City Council to appoint 2019 Santa Clarita mayor
December 7, 2018 10:54 am
As the year comes close to an end, Laurene Weste is scheduled to turn in her gavel as Santa Clarita mayor on Tuesday. The City Council will gather prior to
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Tammy Murga covers government and politics for The Signal. She joined in the summer of 2018, previously working in Northern California as an assistant editor and reporter for the Lake County Record-Bee. In 2016, she graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. Have a story tip? Message her on Twitter (@tammyxmurga) or at [email protected].
City: How to have an eco-friendly holiday season
December 5, 2018 6:31 pm
The holiday season often comes with a lot of green-colored decorations, but the city’s Green Santa Clarita team is thinking about a different kind of green during this time of
Deadline looms for 2019 health insurance
December 5, 2018 6:24 pm
Santa Claritans who purchase from the federal health insurance marketplace have only weeks to lock in a plan. Those who miss the upcoming deadline may not have coverage come January
Santa Clarita to host start of final stage for 2019 Amgen Tour of California
December 5, 2018 6:14 pm
After skipping Santa Clarita last year, the Amgen Tour of California will return in 2019 and the city will host the start of the final stage for both the men’s
SCV residents get chance to give input on voter centers next month
December 5, 2018 11:23 am
The November election just ended, but the quest to find the most accessible and convenient vote centers for the 2020 election continues — and local voters have upcoming opportunities to
Committee to consider memorializing contributions of paseos creator
December 5, 2018 6:00 am
The paseos of Valencia are among the most popular features appreciated by residents and visitors who enjoy strolling around Santa Clarita. And on Thursday, a city of Santa Clarita committee
Electronic scooters swoop in on SCV
December 3, 2018 3:32 pm
Scooters, some testify by their convenience and eco-friendliness, while others point out the nuisance it has become in cities all over the nation. Regardless of what side you’re on, this
General Jack Keane on civic engagement at McKeon Leadership Forum
November 30, 2018 9:34 pm
About 100 members of the community gathered Thursday evening at College of the Canyons for a speaker series with Gen. Jack Keane and former Rep. Howard McKeon aimed at promoting
Valencia student chosen to light Capitol Christmas tree with Gov. Brown
November 30, 2018 9:08 pm
At only 7 years of age, Kiran Dong, of Valencia, has a lot to celebrate. From thriving despite his developmental disability to finishing a 10k run, he will soon check
City Council OKs JAG grants, new buses
November 30, 2018 12:36 pm
Aimed at improving public safety in Santa Clarita, the City Council accepted Tuesday more than $24,000 in grant funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Metrolink riders can now print one-way tickets at home with new web portal
November 30, 2018 12:34 pm
Commuter rail service Metrolink has launched a ticketing portal aimed at improving customer service and convenience, officials announced Wednesday. The Ticket Web Portal allows riders to purchase and print one-way
Amazon’s ‘Goliath’ filming in Santa Clarita
November 30, 2018 12:24 pm
Will Amazon Prime Video’s “Goliath” return for a third season? The internet video service has not yet publicly announced but city of Santa Clarita officials confirmed Thursday production has already
Fine Craft Show returns to Old Orchard Park Dec. 1-2
November 29, 2018 7:00 am
With the holiday season in full swing, the two-day Fine Craft Show returns to Old Orchard Park this weekend, the city of Santa Clarita announced. The 27th annual event is
Santa Clarita may host 2019 Amgen Tour of California stage, officials hint
November 29, 2018 6:02 am
Visitors of the Amgen Tour of California website might have noticed a “coming soon” announcement for the 2019 list of host cities, but Santa Clarita officials recently hinted the city
Westfield Valencia Town Center welcomes Japanese retailer Miniso, announces Pressed Juicery and Honeymee arrival
November 29, 2018 6:01 am
This Thanksgiving, Westfield Valencia Town Center shoppers were the first customers to step inside the Japanese retailer Miniso, the first in the Santa Clarita Valley. Still, more “firsts” are underway,
Community Task Force on Homelessness establishes board; UCLA students to help create more accurate local count
November 29, 2018 6:00 am
The collaborative community task force leading the Santa Clarita Homelessness Plan made progress Tuesday with the official establishment of its board of directors. The group also said it’ll receive help
Recent Santa Clarita poll reinforces past results
November 28, 2018 6:30 am
A recent poll conducted by the city of Santa Clarita showed that while the participation rate significantly increased, the most important community issues perceived by the public have remained the
Street vending within Santa Clarita nears green light after City Council ordinance approval
November 28, 2018 6:00 am
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved Tuesday the first reading of an ordinance that would change street vending within the city. Currently, street vendors are prohibited from selling in
Acqubit Graduates Early from Santa Clarita Business Incubator Program
November 26, 2018 12:23 pm
By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer Just more than two years into the Santa Clarita Business Incubator program, one of its top three tenants has graduated early, the city recently
City Council to discuss street vending, Needham Ranch and Vista Canyon projects
November 26, 2018 10:38 am
The Santa Clarita City Council is expected Tuesday to amend an ordinance that would change street vending in the city, as well as discuss the Needham Ranch and Vista Canyon