Hazmat called to traffic collision
September 14, 2021
First responders closed a Valencia Industrial Center intersection for a majority of the afternoon on Tuesday due to a two-vehicle collision causing diesel fuel to spill into a nearby drain.
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Early returns: California voters rejecting recall of Gov. Newsom
September 14, 2021
A majority of ballots counted as of Tuesday evening favored keeping the governor in office as county election officials across the state continued tallying ballots Tuesday night in the election to determine whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Aircraft crash lands near Pitchess
September 14, 2021
By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writers Reports of an aircraft crash landing at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic prompted a full response from law enforcement and first
Hart principal calls for end to ‘bathroom trashing’ social media trend
September 14, 2021
In an email sent to parents Tuesday morning, Hart High School Principal Jason d’Autremont called for an end to a destructive social media trend that involves students filming themselves “trashing” school bathrooms. In
Car crashes into home’s garage, no transports reported
September 13, 2021
A car crashed into a home’s garage off Seco Canyon Road on Monday, resulting in an immediate call to first responders. The call for service was first reported at approximately 3:20
Acton teen discharged from hospital after leg amputation
September 13, 2021
Despite having her leg amputated only a handful of weeks ago, Harley-Anne Laub’s recovery has exceeded many of her medical providers’ expectations and she has been discharged from the hospital, her
Route Fire at 63% containment, 462 acres
September 13, 2021
The Route Fire, which shut down parts of Interstate 5 in Castaic Saturday afternoon, was held at 462 acres, with firefighters able to achieve 63% containment by Monday morning. Most
Deputies rescue dog locked in vehicle
September 12, 2021
By Bobby Block Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputies responded to a parking lot on the 26400 Block of Carl Boyer Drive Sunday after receiving reports of
Canyon Country stabbing sends one to hospital
September 12, 2021
One person was transported to the hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a neighbor around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on the 29000 Block of Dune Lane in Canyon Country, officials said
Route Fire grows to 392 acres, shuts down Interstate 5 at Templin Highway
September 11, 2021
A fire on the east and west sides of Interstate 5 at Templin Highway has grown to 392 acres, as of 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Route Fire, which started around 3 p.m., was 50 acres in
Local Democrats canvass in Newhall against gubernatorial recall
September 11, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Democrats organized Saturday morning at Newhall Park to get ready for a day of canvassing and voter outreach in Newhall four days before the California gubernatorial recall election. Andrew Taban, chair
Firefighters extinguish early morning abandoned car fire in Castaic
September 11, 2021
Firefighters found an abandoned vehicle leaning on its side against a building and on fire when they responded to a home on the 28400 block of Sloan Canyon Road in Castaic early Saturday morning. Los Angeles County
SCV business leaders discuss new vaccination mandate
September 10, 2021
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer Following this week’s announcement of a federal mandate requiring large businesses to provide proof of their employees’ vaccination status or weekly negative tests, Santa Clarita
Inspector General releases report on deputies pulling guns on teens
September 10, 2021
In a 31-page report released on Friday, the Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General reported they found multiple issues with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s handling of a gunpoint
Local schools hold 9/11 remembrance events in honor of 20th anniversary
September 10, 2021
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Santa Clarita Valley schools, families and community leaders participated in remembrance events at their respective
Former Signal Publisher Nakutin dies at 80
September 10, 2021
By Caleb LunettaSignal Senior Staff Writer After her long battle with kidney disease, the family of Ethel Nakutin — who ended her decades-long newspaper career when she retired as The Signal’s publisher in 2004 — announced
Chamber hosts employment law roundtable
September 10, 2021
Brian Koegle, a partner at Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP, spoke with a group of small-business owners and members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently about the latest changes in employment law.
Escondido Canyon brush fire causes confusion, delays for commuters
September 10, 2021
An Acton brush fire was contained quickly by first responders on Friday, but the incident resulted in wrong-way driving and confusion for commuters. Dubbed the #CarIC, the fire was first
Car crashes through glass of Saugus dry cleaners
September 10, 2021
A car crashed through the glass of a Saugus dry cleaners Friday morning, however no transports to the hospital were requested. The call of the crash was sent in via
Pediatric COVID-19 cases declining in L.A. County
September 9, 2021
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that COVID-19 cases among children have declined or remained even, following the pattern seen in the county’s adult population. “Children under 18 comprised on average 27% of