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City moves ahead on Vista Canyon plan 

The city of Santa Clarita has approved further steps to take over the care of a parking structure for an ambitious transit-friendly commercial and residential property in Canyon Country that’s failed to meet an anticipated demand for several

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Temperatures to rise in SCV this week 

Santa Clarita Valley residents should prepare for warm temperatures this week, with the end of the week peaking around the mid 90s to 107 degrees, according to officials with National Weather Service. 

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Alleged intrusion leads to standoff, arrest 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a San Fernando woman Sunday on suspicion of felony burglary charges after they responded to a report of a break-in in Saugus.  The

Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Saugus board to discuss Santa Clarita Elementary 

The Saugus Union School District is set to discuss the Santa Clarita Elementary School property with the city of Santa Clarita during Tuesday’s scheduled regular board meeting, according to the agenda.  

This Summer Be Heat Aware, Especially Seniors 

Summer is here and recent high temperatures have seen the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issue several hot weather advisories.  L.A. Public Health has collaborated with the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for

How to Create a Dedicated Backyard Game Space 

What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition.  Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott with Redeem Your Ground, on a new

Ventura County is Alive with Summer Fun 

Ventura County is alive with fun and festive events this summer. Not only is it a quick drive for Santa Clarita Valley residents, Ventura County usually offers cooler weather and less crowded beaches

Photos: Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats

Swing and blues performed by the Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats band filled the air of the Valencia Marketplace on Friday evening for its’ “Summer Concerts” series. Dozens

Hart board reschedules meeting canceled by fire 

The William S. Hart Union High School District is scheduled to have a special board meeting on Monday after the regular meeting on Wednesday was canceled due to the Pointe Fire, which prompted evacuation warnings

Santa Clarita Valley heat winds down 

Following a week of triple-digit heat, the Santa Clarita Valley is set to cool down this weekend, but National Weather Service officials are still advising residents to remain cautious of heat exposure.   According to NWS meteorologist Carol

Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Council adopts Arts Master Plan; community speaks out  

The Santa Clarita City Council adopted the “Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action,” the next long-term vision for the arts, during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening.  The new plan will focus on cultivating the arts throughout

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Driver pleads not guilty in crash 

A 22-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he committed gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, in connection with a fatal Interstate 5 crash in November.   Martin Enrique Cazares, a

Residential fire reported in Stevenson Ranch  

L.A. County Fire Department officials did not report a suspected cause for a brief residential fire in Stevenson Ranch, but no injuries were reported.   The location was a housing complex on Silver

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, leads the press conference urging Chiquita Canyon Landfill and Waste Connections to take immediate action to help Val Verde residents in Valencia on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Chiquita starts repairs, residents cry foul 

Schiavo, Barger demand that landfill do more to protect residents while working to prevent catastrophic failure  By Signal Staff  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger have issued a joint