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County preservation plan draws fire in Castaic  

The L.A. County Regional Planning Department’s efforts to redraw boundaries to protect open spaces and wildlife habitats drew concern from residents at Wednesday’s Castaic Area Town Council meeting.   The county’s efforts prompted confusion about what would

Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’

Everything was larger than life during Senses: “Honey, I Shrunk Senses” on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Based off of the Walt Disney Pictures movie, “Honey, I

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to

Public’s help sought finding armed man 

A man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on Thursday evening remains outstanding as of Friday and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are requesting the public’s assistance for leads into

Shadowbox plan receives 1-year extension 

The city of Santa Clarita granted a developer another year for the entitlements on a 93-acre property in Placerita Canyon, nearly three years after the Santa Clarita City Council approved the plans for a potential billion-dollar soundstage

Photos: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mixer

To prepare for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place on Oct. 3 at Bridgeport Park, local leaders and supporters attended the Oakmont of Santa Clarita Walk to End

County CEO delivers ‘sobering’ budget report  

Despite L.A. County voters’ approval of a half-cent sales tax, the Board of Supervisors received a budget update that L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger called “sobering” in a statement Tuesday. 

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Lawsuit filed in city pool death 

The family of a man who died from a heart attack at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Clarita, claiming wrongful death,

Photos: Celebrating Indonesian culture

Attendees gathered for the city of Santa Clarita’s Celebrate: Indonesia at Canyon Country Community Center on Friday. Participating in crafts and activities such as surfing,  making shadow puppets, decorating Javanese

County Fire reports drone concerns  

L.A. County Fire Department officials issued another warning to residents Tuesday after the Max Fire burned 45 acres of brush Monday in Stevenson Ranch.  The fire prompted evacuation orders for homes throughout a Pico

Luke C., 2 1/2, smiles with his concha at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's "Conchas with a Cop" at Vallarta Supermarket in Canyon Country, Calif., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: ‘Conchas with a Cop’

Community members got an opportunity to enjoy “Conchas with a Cop” on Tuesday at the Vallarta Supermarket in Canyon Country. Photos by Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City creates Bridgeport fishing ban 

City of Santa Clarita officials said Tuesday they’re hopeful that more signage and a bigger presence from code-enforcement officers can help make a difference in and around Bridgeport’s serene waters. 

Pursuit cancelled after stolen vehicle reaches freeway 

A brief pursuit ensued after a vehicle reported stolen from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s coverage area was seen in Valencia around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  Deputies cancelled