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Snow covers the mountain peak near the Phillips Station meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted its second media snow survey of the 2024 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The statewide snowpack is 52 percent of normal in the Sierras, with more snow expected in the next seven day forecast for the Sierras. The survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 30, 2024. Fred Greaves / California Department of Water Resources

Forecast warns of wet winter ahead  

January 30, 2024 6:50 pm

Santa Clarita Valley residents might want to keep their raincoats, umbrellas and galoshes at the ready this week, according to the forecast.  The rain could come as early as the

The historic state capitol building in Sacramento is nearly 150 years old. Free tours are available of this living museum. Photo Visit California.

Incumbent leads in 40th District fundraising  

January 30, 2024 3:02 pm

With the primary election less than six weeks away, the incumbent reported a hefty fundraising advantage in the state Assembly’s 40th District race, according to campaign finance forms due Thursday. 

Brian Keogle, a partner in the labor and employment practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP discussed minimum-wage hikes for certain industries and more sick-pay requirements during his annual employment law update. Perry Smith/The Signal

SCV Chamber shares employment law update 

January 26, 2024 4:18 pm

An employment law expert said there wasn’t much good news for most California business owners, based on the legislative changes taking effect Jan. 1, but some employees might appreciate them. 

A box of ammunition on the counter at Big 5 Sporting Goods in El Cerrito on Sept. 9, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

City declines to add more rules for firearm sales 

January 25, 2024 6:50 pm

The Santa Clarita City Council declined to approve additional regulations for gun and ammunition dealers Tuesday during its discussion of new business.  The City Council unanimously voted not to adopt new

A flier from the city of Santa Clarita's outreach effort in April 2023, when officials were looking for input on the Town Center Specific Plan, an area that includes Valencia Town Center. Courtesy city of Santa Clarita

City seeks balance in Town Center plan 

January 25, 2024 6:41 pm

Months of planning and outreach led to a set of guidelines the city of Santa Clarita created for one of its most significant economic drivers: the Valencia mall.  Santa Clarita

LASD numbers indicate rise in crime 

January 24, 2024 5:38 pm

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has released its official crime numbers for 2023 on its Transparency Promise website, which reflects the increases in crime that law enforcement officials have been

Appointment change draws accusations, ire 

January 24, 2024 3:54 pm

McLean calls parks commission appointment a ‘breach of public trust’   Long-simmering frustrations among Santa Clarita City Council members and a dispute over a city parks commission appointment escalated to accusations

City expected to look for new parks commissioner 

January 23, 2024 9:40 pm

The Santa Clarita City Council is once again looking for a member of its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.   Mayor Pro Tem Bill Miranda announced Tuesday during council members’

Four lifelong friends, from left, Robin Bianchi, Cynthia Salas, Susanne Norton and Lu Madison old a photo of Chad O'Melia, right, who was murdered and his mother, Michelle, who reportedly died of sadness after his death, as they meet in Stevenson Ranch in December to raise awareness about Chad's murder case. 121223. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Disappointment at sentencing  

January 23, 2024 3:31 pm

Family, DDA disappointed by probation given to woman convicted in 2018 stabbing death of Santa Clarita native  A Ventura County judge sentenced a woman who stabbed a Santa Clarita native

Mayor shares outlook with business group 

January 19, 2024 6:21 pm

Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth joked Friday that he was ready to really speak candidly, now that the politician is enjoying his fifth and final term as mayor of his

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station investigate the discovery of a dead body on the bike path behind a strip mall near Bouquet Junction on Friday morning. Oscar Sol/The Signal

Body found on bike trail near Bouquet Junction  

January 19, 2024 12:08 pm

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed a person was found dead on the bike path not far from Bouquet and Soledad canyon roads in Santa Clarita.  Station deputies responded

Valencia Hills hosts Anxiety Summit 

January 18, 2024 9:55 pm

Issues related to social anxiety and panic, specific phobias and post-traumatic stress disorders affect about 40 million Americans, according to data from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  And