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Local veterans saddened by events in Afghanistan

Sonny Argumaniz, of Valencia, served in Afghanistan for 420 days — and the U.S. Marine Corps veteran said it’s been tough to watch the news coming out of that country in recent weeks, as U.S.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo reports COVID-19 death for third consecutive day

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported additional COVID-19 deaths for the third consecutive day Wednesday. The two additional deaths reported Wednesday bring the total count of deceased at the hospital up to 159 people.  “We strongly

Circle of Hope exceeds fundraising goal at Vine 2 Wine

The annual Vine 2 Wine event benefiting Circle of Hope brought the Santa Clarita Valley community together Saturday evening at the Wünderground at Porsche Santa Clarita to support the nonprofit organization’s work of financially assisting residents struggling to pay for their cancer treatment.  Laura Kirchhoff, Circle

State Republicans argue Dems slowing EDD reform efforts

California Senate Republicans led by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, accused Sacramento Democrats this week of protecting “(Gov. Gavin) Newsom’s failed unemployment department” after they delayed a hearing on accountability for the agency’s well-documented problems

Garcia asks Biden to keep troops in Afghanistan

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke at a bipartisan For Country Caucus press conference Tuesday to urge President Joe Biden to maintain a military presence in Afghanistan until all Americans and Afghan allies are safely evacuated.  “Mr. President, you are first

Macpherson ‘a legend in her lifetime’

Red, white and blue balloons, flowers and flags — for both the United States and the United Kingdom — decorated The Centre for Adele Macpherson’s celebration of life Saturday afternoon.  Adele’s husband, Iain Macpherson, greeted more than 150 people to the

Storage units catch fire in Canyon Country

Multiple storage units were reportedly on fire in Canyon Country on Tuesday, prompting a quick response from Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.   Fire Department spokesman Henry Narvaez confirmed Tuesday that firefighters