Heat alert issued for the Santa Clarita Valley
August 9, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley is set to be under another heat alert starting Wednesday, as triple-digit temperatures return. The SCV and other areas of Los Angeles County are set to
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Melody Ranch, Placerita gate saga continues
August 9, 2021
With a recent ruling, a judge allowed a Placerita Canyon movie studio’s lawsuit over a nearby HOA’s gate access and associated claims of vehicle damage to move forward, continuing a years-long grievance between the two sides. The Placerita
SCV resident swings into action on new Spider-Man show for kids
August 9, 2021
Comic industry veteran and Canyon Country resident Chris Moreno recently got the opportunity to help bring one of his favorite superheroes to life as supervising director of “Marvel’s Spidey and
Deputies look into racing, possible DUI in fatal Castaic crash investigation
August 9, 2021
By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writers Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said they are investigating a Castaic crash that killed a local teen and injured
Smoke from northern California fires seen in SCV
August 8, 2021
Smoke from wildfires burning in Central and Northern California, including the second-largest wildfire in California history 450 miles away, reached the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend. Of the 11
Golden Valley fire grows to 25 acres
August 7, 2021
Firefighters are close to stopping further spread of a 25-acre fire that started on the northbound side of Highway 14 at Golden Valley Road around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Winds pushed the fire to spread northward, according
Driver arrested after car drives off Newhall Ranch Road
August 7, 2021
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver of a vehicle that drove into an embankment off of Newhall Ranch Road approximately a half-mile east of Bouquet Canyon Road Friday afternoon. The driver,
Felix makes more Olympic history with 11th medal
August 7, 2021
Allyson Felix made Olympic history for a second consecutive day when she won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, making her the most decorated U.S. track Olympian. Felix, 35, won gold in the women’s 4×400-meter relay – her last race at the Tokyo
Felix makes Olympic history with 10th medal
August 6, 2021
By Signal Staff Allyson Felix made Olympic history on Friday, winning her 10th medal to put her in a tie with Carl Lewis as the all-time most decorated U.S. track Olympian,
Witnesses report smokes and flames showing off Vasquez Canyon Road
August 6, 2021
Los Angeles County firefighters were called to the scene of a reported brush fire on Friday after smoke and flames could be seen from multiple roads surrounding Vasquez Canyon Road. According to
Hart district: wearing masks indoors required, mandatory vaccination isn’t
August 6, 2021
During a Wednesday governing board meeting, William S. Hart Union High School District officials re-emphasized the main points of their 2021-22 back-to-school plan, saying masks would be required indoors, while showing a proof of vaccination
“Moments of Zen” comes to Santa Clarita City Hall
August 6, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita started Monday hosting “Moments of Zen” as its latest art exhibition at City Hall. Residents can peruse the artwork through Oct. 1 during normal operating hours. A two-hour reception will be held to
Thomas to make a second go for City Council
August 6, 2021
Selina Thomas, of Saugus, has announced that she’s making another bid for a seat on the Santa Clarita City Council. She told The Signal she’s running because she’s invested in the community as a
County will require employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
August 5, 2021
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis announced Wednesday night that she issued an executive order mandating that the county’s more than 100,000-person workforce must receive the COVID-19 vaccine
New contender joins race for 38th Assembly District
August 5, 2021
Sherman Oaks resident Artin Sodaify has announced that he’s a candidate in the race to represent the 38th Assembly District. A civil litigator, Sodaify told The Signal that issues of transportation, small business, wildfires and community safety are “important and
Girl Scout thanks West Ranch teachers, staff with lounge makeover
August 5, 2021
West Ranch High School teachers, staff and administrators received a pleasant surprise at the school’s staff lounge Thursday morning. Charlotte Kim, a rising senior at West Ranch, introduced the group of nearly 100 education professionals to a fully updated lounge, which was full of breakfast
Olympics: Felix readies for record run
August 5, 2021
By Signal Staff The U.S. women’s 4×400-meter relay team ran away with its heat race on Friday, setting the stage for a final run, in which Santa Clarita’s Allyson Felix could add to
Attempted kidnapping reported in Canyon Country
August 5, 2021
An attempting kidnapping was reported in Canyon Country on Thursday, prompting a response from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Officials said the call came in just before 11 a.m.
Coroners ID Castaic man found dead in hotel
August 4, 2021
Officials from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office have identified a man found dead in a Castaic hotel on Tuesday. Aaron Chodor, 29, of Castaic, was found dead at approximately
Gascon recall petition hits 175K signatures, cites survey indicating support for recall
August 4, 2021
While proponents for recalling Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón say they are continuously increasing the number of signatures they have gathered for the petition, anti-recall officials contend the signature drive is still “trailing far behind.” Recall