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Johnny Crawford, of ‘Rifleman’ fame, dies at 75

By Danielle Gallegos  For The Signal  Johnny Crawford, the actor best known for his role as Mark McCain in “The Rifleman,” died Thursday after battling COVID-19 and pneumonia. He was 75.  Crawford’s wife, Charlotte, was by his side, according

Historic preservation on Planning Commission agenda

The city of Santa Clarita’s historic preservation grant funds may soon become available to help maintain local buildings with historic designations from the state of California and the federal government.  The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled Tuesday to consider amending the city’s historic

Public workshop kicks off housing element update

The city of Santa Clarita hosted a public workshop Thursday evening to share information about the housing element.  The element is one part of the city’s general plan and it allows “local governments (to) adequately plan to meet

Fundraiser aims to help Dorsey family

Dozens of family, friends and community members gathered at The Paseo Club Friday evening for a fundraiser aimed to raise money for the family of Michelle Dorsey, who was killed earlier this

Sheriff reports 40% uptick in Part-I crimes

The Los Angeles County sheriff reported an uptick in Part-I crimes for the Santa Clarita Valley station, as well as throughout Los Angeles County, in his recent release of crime data on LASD.org. 

Fuel spill closes off ramp at 5, 14 freeway interchange

The California Highway Patrol closed the Balboa off-ramp on Interstate 5 where it meets Highway 14 at 2:54 p.m. Friday in response to an estimated 100-gallon fuel spill near the interchange of the two freeways.   The closure was expected to stay

North Fire 75% contained, cause is pending investigation

The North Fire, which broke out Wednesday and burned approximately 640 acres in Castaic and northern Valencia, was at 75% containment as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.  Marvin Lim, representative with the Los

Electronic sign warns drivers of duck crossings

The city of Santa Clarita placed an electronic traffic message board on Newhall Ranch Road near McBean Parkway on Wednesday to alert commuters of duck crossings on the eight-lane road.  Councilwoman Marsha McLean proposed her idea for the electronic sign,

City Council wants sentencing enhancements in Dorsey case

The Santa Clarita City Council has asked the city manager to prepare a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors seeking the board’s support in adding sentencing enhancements to the case of murder suspect James “Matthew” Dorsey.  Last week, L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón’s office charged James Dorsey with murder, attempted kidnapping, residential

Senate approves Wilk bill to combat CEMEX mine project

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his bill, Senate Bill 520, received the unanimous support of the state Senate. SB 520 would give the public the opportunity to weigh in before the CEMEX sand and gravel mine can proceed. 

Edison plans grid upgrade completion by fall

Seven electric circuits in Santa Clarita frequently impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, will be improved to reduce the number of power outages triggered by extreme weather events, according to Liz Seelman, a representative for Southern California Edison.  Edison expects to complete the improvements