The Santa Clarita Wildcats team, ages eight, nine and ten year-olds prepares for practice at Central Park as they get ready for a playoff game. A new bill would see youth tackle football be banned for kids under 12. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bill seeks to sack youth tackle football 

AB 734 would ban kids under 12 from competing in tackle football; opponents say regulations would be better  The future of youth tackle football in California is being put into

County approves updated outdoor dining ordinance 

Restaurants in unincorporated areas can now operate along public sidewalks, streets, alleys so long as public right-of-way is not impeded  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the updated

Dr. Robert Pretzlaff submitted his resignation as vice president and chief medical officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital this week. Courtesy photo.

Henry Mayo chief medical officer resigns 

Dr. Robert Pretzlaff moving to be closer to family, says he couldn’t pass up ‘really exciting’ opportunity  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will be looking for a new chief medical officer

A sign in front of the California Highway Patrol office.

Speeding suspect eludes capture

California Highway Patrol officers were unable to locate the driver of a red Chevrolet Camaro that was reportedly speeding in excess of 110 mph on the northbound Highway 14 on