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Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on 

A Senate bill aimed at raising the state’s parole-eligibility requirements for “elderly” inmates unanimously passed the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, according to a statement Wednesday from Sen. Brian Jones, R-San

Community Gardens are a Cultivating Connection 

From shared harvests to hands-in-the-soil connection, community gardens are quietly flourishing across Santa Clarita — offering residents a place to grow more than just food.  At both the longstanding Community

USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Fourth of July offers a full slate in SCV 

Compiled from news releases  This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. From the beloved

Saugus district welcomes new superintendent 

Newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez was welcomed by Saugus Union School District governing board trustees and the community during Tuesday’s regular meeting, which also featured a brief update on the fate of the former Santa Clarita

Local lifeguards save toddler’s life 

What began as a routine morning at the community pool for the Brhel family quickly became every parent’s nightmare.  Madison Brhel, who is described as a lively and curious 3-year-old toddler who loves to explore the world around

Community still awaiting word on Cemex hearing 

In December, the courts told state regulators they can make Cemex re-notice its water rights application to use the Santa Clara River for a 56-million-ton sand-and-gravel mine in Soledad Canyon.   Since then, Cemex has

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DA declines to file assault allegation  

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cited insufficient evidence in its refusal to file formal charges this week regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred Tuesday evening, according to a Sheriff’s Department official.   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s

Robin Blate participates in the Tuesday night community drum circle at Remo Music Center in Castaic on Sept. 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Woman brings drum circle for seniors to Castaic 

Valencia resident Robin Blate is bringing her drum circle to seniors in Castaic, starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Remo Music Center. Blate will be hosting her drum circle every second and fourth Thursday of

LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 

A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.