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Murder suspect ordered out of cell

May 7, 2026

After a pair of back-to-back missed court hearings, an L.A. County Superior Court judge Wednesday ordered sheriff’s deputies to use more secure means to ensure a murder suspect’s appearance in

A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita Canyon Landfill required to cover entire landfill by end of August

May 7, 2026

Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been ordered to cover its entire landfill by the end of August to stop odors from spreading into nearby communities, after an appeal filed by the landfill’s owner was denied. According to a news release from the L.A. County

Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

WWII veteran turns 103

May 7, 2026

By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning. The restaurant was

Extortion case delayed again

May 7, 2026

Just as it looked like the case against a former homicide detective charged with extortion might be moving forward, it was delayed, again. Judge Wesley L. Hsu’s latest order in federal

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Man arrested on suspicion of felony attempted burglary in Stevenson Ranch

May 7, 2026

A man was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted burglary Tuesday after callers in Stevenson Ranch alerted deputies about a prowler in the area, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

City hosts budget study session with council, commissioners

May 6, 2026

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said he planned to present an on-time and balanced budget that maintained the city’s 20% emergency operating reserve, at a time when several local

City, Whitesides announce $1.2M secured from Congress for pedestrian safety

May 6, 2026

Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, joined city leaders Wednesday to announce that Santa Clarita is receiving over $1 million in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation. The $1.2 million check was presented on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and

CalArts celebrates creativity with 2nd annual ‘MAYhem’

May 6, 2026

Embracing the creative chaos, California Institute of the Arts hosted its second annual “MAYhem” festival on campus on Saturday. Through three days of performances, exhibitions and lectures from Friday to Sunday, CalArts students,

Art Walk to take place on May 16

May 6, 2026

Taking a stroll down Old Town Newhall, residents are invited to participate in Art Walk on Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 6 p.m. With 18 stops available for attendees to visit, participating shops, galleries

LASD: South American burglary crew hit Newhall home

May 6, 2026

A burglary crew associated with the South American Theft Group committed a residential burglary on the 24000 block of Matthew Place in Newhall on Friday, according to a Nixle alert sent by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Hawkins on leave until end of term

May 5, 2026

Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins is on a leave of absence until her retirement date, the governing board announced out of closed session during Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting. It was announced by governing board President

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival

May 5, 2026

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports. Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,