Hart board to retire Indian mascot no later than 2025
July 14, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board voted Wednesday to retire the Hart High School Indian mascot by June 30, 2025, citing a need to move away from
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Residents object to ‘triple threat flag’ at Fourth of July car parade
July 14, 2021
Residents objected to the presence of a Confederate symbol at a Santa Clarita Valley GOP-organized Fourth of July car parade during Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting. The symbol — half of a Confederate flag — was part of a “triple threat flag,” which also includes half of the American flag and
UPDATE: Supes vacate plans for Acton commercial center, approve Castaic nonprofit’s lease
July 14, 2021
Editor’s Note: The following article was revised Sunday, July 18, 2021, to correct an error reported on the Acton commercial center. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday
A party with the stars
July 14, 2021
The Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita held its first star party in more than a year at Vasquez Rocks on Saturday. The club, which put the quarterly parties on hold due to the pandemic, returned Saturday with a workshop to help new
Small brush fire breaks out in Canyon Country
July 14, 2021
A brush fire broke out in Canyon Country early Wednesday afternoon, prompting a quick response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was first reported near the corner
City Council upholds denial of Sand Canyon Resort project
July 14, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to uphold the decision of the Santa Clarita Planning Commission, which denied the Sand Canyon Resort plan last month with a 5-0 vote. The denial was made with prejudice, meaning Steve Kim,
Barlavi is first to announce City Council run
July 14, 2021
Dave Barlavi, a Valencia tax attorney, recently announced he’s running for the Santa Clarita City Council in 2022, when three spots on the council will appear on the ballot. Barlavi, a member of the Saugus Union School District governing board, told The Signal he’s
Grief counselors at Castaic High after student death
July 14, 2021
Grief counselors were at Castaic High School Wednesday after a 16-year-old student died in his home Tuesday. “A student did unexpectedly pass away last night, and we have counselors at Castaic
Garcia amends bill to encourage generator reimbursements
July 13, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, added language to the 2022 Homeland Security funding bill Tuesday to “encourage the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse the cost of generators for individuals who are affected
LAPD officer receives probation, community service, department counseling
July 13, 2021
A Los Angeles Police Department officer who pleaded no contest to an alleged road rage incident was sentenced to a combination of probation, community service and department counseling, according to officials at
Board votes to expedite changes to bail, pretrial justice system
July 13, 2021
In response to a recent California Supreme Court decision regarding the state’s cash bail system being found unconstitutional, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday that would expedite
Two men accused of committing SCV felonies return to court
July 13, 2021
Two men accused of having committed felonies in the Santa Clarita Valley returned to court this week — both being ordered to return at a future date for further proceedings. Scott Rodriguez
Stern discusses nursing home reform bill
July 13, 2021
Sen. Henry Stern, D-Los Angeles, held a news conference Monday to discuss “critical” legislation that aims to make nursing homes more accountable and safer for residents. Advocates for seniors and
Rosenthal enters Assembly District 36 race
July 13, 2021
Andrea Rosenthal, of Palmdale, recently announced week her candidacy for the 36th Assembly District, which centers on Palmdale and Lancaster and includes parts of Los Angeles, Kern and San Bernardino counties,
Board of Supervisors delays Camp Scott, Scudder decision
July 13, 2021
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors delayed the vote on a motion Tuesday that would create a permanent juvenile-detention facility at Camp Joseph Scott or Camp Kenyon Scudder, which are
Rejected invitation to dance ends with man being arrested on suspicion of battery
July 12, 2021
A 64-year-old Woodland Hills man was arrested on suspicion of battery Friday after his invitation to dance with a woman was rejected. On the night in question, deputies say they received a call
Hart board set to vote on school mascot’s future
July 12, 2021
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members are slated to vote on whether to keep or remove the Hart High School Indian mascot during their Wednesday night board meeting.
City Council calls for additional assessment before moving violent youth offenders
July 12, 2021
Santa Clarita officials have sent letters to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ahead of a Tuesday vote on the creation of a permanent juvenile-detention facility at Camp Joseph Scott or Camp Kenyon
Sand Canyon Resort to go before City Council
July 12, 2021
An appeal for the Sand Canyon Resort project proposed by Sand Canyon Country Club owner Steve Kim is set to go before the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday. The discussion
Firefighters battle brush fire reported in Newhall
July 12, 2021
Firefighters made quick work of a brush fire in Newhall Monday afternoon, holding it to a quarter acre. The blaze was located near the intersection of Deputy Jake Drive and Valle Del Oro shortly after 1:30 p.m. by Los Angeles