COVID-19 graphic snapshot: Updated Jan. 20

The following graphics are regularly updated to provide a visual representation of the coronavirus trends and impacts in Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley. Last update Thursday, Jan.

Woman killed by a Metrolink train in Newhall identified

By Karen Marroquin  Signal Staff Writer   The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office on Friday identified the woman who died after being struck by a train.  Coroner’s officials identified her as 45-year-old Camille

Politics and government

Legislators’ reactions mixed on Newsom budget plan

By Signal Staff  Local legislative representatives issued mixed reactions this week after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 state budget, acknowledging the inclusion of some measures they described as

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Businesses seek consistency as COVID-19 rules change

By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter  Large businesses won’t have to mandate their employees be vaccinated following a Supreme Court decision this week — a decision that, local business leaders say, is the latest

Princess Cruises pleads guilty to probation violation

By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter  Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating — for a second time — its probation terms stemming from a conviction over illegal dumping

Cintas celebrates Day of Giving

Valencia-based company Cintas teamed up with the Single Mothers Outreach for its third annual Cintas Day of Giving. Each year, the company has adopted an increasing number of families. In

Rainfall brings flooding, crashes to SCV

By Victor Corral Martinez  Signal Staff Writer  As an early-winter storm brought some welcome rainfall to the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday, no major incidents were reported by midday, though

Bolde arrested on suspicion of embezzlement, perjury

By Jose Herrera & Caleb Lunetta Bill Bolde, former Saugus High School principal, was arrested and booked Saturday morning on suspicion of felonious embezzlement and perjury.  According to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Sgt.

‘Tis the season for… Tamales!

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer A staple during the holidays in many Latino households is the iconic tamales at the dinner table, a treat that many families bond

Residents participate in “Caroling with Gracie”

In remembrance of Gracie Muehlberger, her friends, family and community participated once again in “Caroling with Gracie” this week, bringing songs and charity to local residents. The third annual event was held

Apartment fire reported in Stevenson Ranch

By Caleb Lunetta & Emily Alvarenga Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment complex in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday.  The fire was reported on the 25000 block of The Old Road at