From the Ashes: Family that lost home in Tick Fire rebuilds
May 21, 2021
Out of the ashes, a phoenix will rise. And just like their home’s namesake, the Palos family is doing just that. The family is in the process of rebuilding the home they
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Rotary Club donates anti-bullying books to local elementary schools
May 21, 2021
Thirty-seven elementary schools across five school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley will each receive a copy of two anti-bullying and anti-discrimination children’s books courtesy of a donation from the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita. Glenn
City Council to revisit district-based city elections
May 21, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to hold a special meeting to discuss a lawsuit that may put Santa Clarita voters in a position to elect their council members through district-based elections instead of the existing “at-large” method. The lawsuit, filed by Bay
Princess Cruises announces domestic trips to resume
May 21, 2021
Following passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Princess Cruises intends to return to service
Leaders discuss population trend, SCV businesses
May 21, 2021
California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state started recording population estimates, according to the state’s Department of Finance. Between January 2020 and January 2021, the
Alleged hit and run involving a pedestrian results in emergency personnel response
May 21, 2021
An alleged hit-and-run collision resulted in a woman being struck by a vehicle and emergency personnel being called to the scene in Canyon Country on Friday. The report of the collision was received on
State announces fewer COVID-19 restrictions starting June 15
May 21, 2021
Most businesses and activities will return to “usual operations” starting June 15 under new state public health guidelines released Friday morning. Capacity limitations and physical distancing will not be required for most business, including sectors outlined in
Judge now ‘reviewing’ whether to give media, public access to Dorsey sentencing
May 20, 2021
After previously passing a standing order in her courtroom to restrict access for the media and public, Judge Cynthia Ulfig is said to be reviewing her policy for the upcoming
Motorcycle rider killed in Highway 14 crash
May 20, 2021
A motorcycle rider was killed in a traffic collision Thursday evening on the northbound side of Highway 14, near Newhall Avenue. A crash involving a motorcycle and big rig was
SCV Water to hear urban water-management plan update
May 20, 2021
SCV Water is undertaking several planning efforts to ensure adequate long-term water quality and supplies. As part of this, SCV Water will hold the first part of a virtual public hearing
County takes action on veterans’ suicide prevention
May 20, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors earlier this month authorized the creation a veterans’ suicide review team to respond to “systemic concerns” related to suicidal behavior among veterans and recommend strategies to minimize the
West Ranch clinches Foothill League title as Wildcats spoil Canyon Senior Night
May 20, 2021
By Justin Vigil-ZunigaFor The Signal West Ranch Wildcats boys basketball (8-0) dominated Canyon (3-6) 72-56 en route to a win and their first league championship in eight years on Tuesday night. West Ranch was led
Valencia girls basketball Senior Night ends in a 56-37 win over Hart
May 20, 2021
By Ryan Menzie For The Signal In a matchup of strong defenses, the Valencia Vikings’ hard nose for the ball and collapse of the paint overwhelmed the Hart Indians on Tuesday in the last week of the season.
D.A.’s opponents cleared to gather signatures for recall attempt
May 20, 2021
The signature-gathering phase of a recall election for District Attorney George Gascón can begin, according to a letter obtained by The Signal on Thursday. The approval paves the way for opponents of the county’s top lawyer to begin collecting enough signatures
Pedestrian ‘dancing’ on freeway results in traffic standstill, CHP response
May 20, 2021
A pedestrian “dancing” on the northbound side of Highway 14 Thursday resulted in lanes of traffic coming to a standstill and a response by multiple California Highway Patrol Newhall officers. The call of the
Body found in Newhall
May 20, 2021
A man was found dead early Thursday morning in Newhall, according to law enforcement officials. The cause of death remains under investigation, but Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies did
Hart board to vote on Indian mascot July 14
May 19, 2021
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members Wednesday decided to make a decision on the fate of the Hart High Indian mascot during their July 14 meeting. While
Deputies detain arson suspect in connection to river fires
May 19, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a homeless man they believe started a series of spot fires in the Santa Clara River bed Wednesday night, creating a plume of smoke over the center of
Judge: ‘No media allowed’ for sentencing, victim statements in Dorsey trial
May 19, 2021
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in San Fernando is refusing to allow media in the courtroom during the victim impact statements and sentencing of James Dorsey, the estranged husband who pleaded no contest this
Parent town hall focuses on COVID-19 vaccinations for children
May 19, 2021
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health held a COVID-19 vaccination town hall for parents Tuesday night to update the public about the vaccine information for children. Debra Duardo, superintendent of