Sheared hydrant on Soledad Canyon Road + VIDEO
January 8, 2020 12:39 pm
A sheared fire hydrant led to an extra downpour on Soledad Canyon Road, between Whites Canyon Road and Camp Plenty, on Tuesday morning, after a car ended up on the
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Vivianna Shields
For The Signal, Vivianna Shields covers county and health news in the Santa Clarita Valley and paginates for print issues. Vivianna is a Canyon Country local who graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2019. Know about something newsworthy? Let’s chat! [email protected]
Pets fill shelters after the holidays
January 7, 2020 5:26 pm
As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered
‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu
January 7, 2020 3:39 pm
Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses. The severity of symptoms, treatment options and prevention
Big rig overturns on I-5 in Castaic, no injuries
January 7, 2020 1:12 pm
Two traffic collisions on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, one involving two big rigs, resulted in bumper to bumper traffic on Interstate 5 in Castaic early Tuesday afternoon. “We
The Canyon to host a Saugus Benefit Concert
January 4, 2020 3:54 pm
To raise money for the victims of the Saugus High School Shooting, The Canyon is partnering with a member in the community to host a Saugus benefit concert with performances
Plane crashes near Highway 14, one killed
January 4, 2020 10:37 am
By Vivianna Shields, Caleb Lunetta and Bobby Block A pilot was killed in a fiery plane crash Saturday morning near the Newhall Avenue off ramp of Highway 14. “We have
Death rates on the rise for some groups in the county
January 4, 2020 9:45 am
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting that mortality trends seem to be on the rise in certain groups in the Los Angeles County. Specifically, Alzheimer’s disease and
Gas station development to be discussed in Castaic
January 4, 2020 9:20 am
A public hearing Monday is scheduled to address the proposed development of a gas station in Castaic. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the Castaic Union
Express Clydesdales return to Santa Clarita
January 3, 2020 8:30 pm
Staffing firm Express Employment Professionals and Carousel Ranch teamed up Friday to host a fundraiser at the local nonprofit equestrian-therapy facility, which gave families a chance to visit with the
Henry Mayo offers diabetes-prevention program
January 3, 2020 3:20 pm
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is offering a 12-month diabetes-prevention program to the community to help those who are at risk of developing the disease. PreventT2, a lifestyle-change program, is led
Longtime county spokesman announces plan to step down
January 2, 2020 7:18 pm
Tony Bell, assistant chief deputy and communications director for county Supervisor Kathryn Barger, is retiring from his current position at the end of January, after 18 years of service to
Monthly community talent competition debut
January 2, 2020 5:47 pm
On the fourth Thursday of each month, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting an ongoing talent competition called “You’re the Best” at The Main, where members of the community
Two-car collision on Jakes Way, one transport
January 2, 2020 4:37 pm
A two-vehicle traffic collision near Jakes Way and Fahren Court in Canyon Country Thursday afternoon, resulted in one person taken to the hospital for injuries. “One patient was transported at
Wind and higher temperatures to start off the New Year
December 31, 2019 6:20 pm
Going into the new year, the Santa Clarita Valley should expect temperatures higher than normal and a windy period, according to National Weather Service officials. On Monday, the National Weather
Seniors ring in the new year
December 31, 2019 4:13 pm
Seniors at Bella Vida welcomed the new decade with the senior center’s “Roaring ’20s”’-themed celebration Tuesday, as seniors dressed in ’20s attire and danced to rock ’n’ roll. “We are
Businesses opening in 2020
December 31, 2019 9:00 am
A new year also means new business in the Santa Clarita Valley. In the new year, the community should look out for a slate of new businesses in the SCV.
California among the lowest depression rates in the country
December 31, 2019 8:47 am
Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control found that states with higher access to mental health care experienced lower rates of depression. Quote Wizard, an insurance company, analyzed the
Make 2020 the year of health
December 31, 2019 8:43 am
Starting the new year with lifestyle changes to improve your mindset and health will reward you in the new year, health experts say. In 2018, 45% of people wanted to
Santa Clarita watches the 2020 College Football Playoffs
December 28, 2019 7:36 pm
And then there were two. College football fans filled sports bars throughout the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday to see who would be advancing to the college football national championship on
Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI in fast food drive-thru line
December 28, 2019 10:47 am
One woman was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence in a fast food drive-thru line on the 26900 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, according