Pilot project cost the city $287 per ride given
September 4, 2025
The first item on the Santa Clarita City Council agenda for Tuesday’s meeting calls for a discussion of a Newhall shuttle-service pilot program in Old Town Newhall that happened in
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Person killed in Sierra Highway traffic collision
September 4, 2025
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle traffic collision on the 17000 block of West Sierra Highway on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley
Person detained at gunpoint, wanted for terroristic threats
September 4, 2025
A person suspected of making terroristic threats was detained at gunpoint and taken into custody near the Newhall exit of southbound State Route 14 on Thursday afternoon, according to Santa
Photos: Opening reception of ‘Allure’
September 4, 2025
“Allure,” a collection of works by Frank Rock, was displayed at The Main in Old Town Newhall during the opening reception on Wednesday. Inspired by “real-life travels and treasured memories,”
Civil rights lawsuit takes aim at station, former captain
September 4, 2025
Valencia resident alleges coverup after 3 off-duty deputies brutally assaulted him A Valencia man has filed a lawsuit claiming he was beat up by three off-duty Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Injuries reported in multivehicle crash involving motorhome
September 4, 2025
A multivehicle crash involving a motorhome with reported injuries shut down the southbound side of State Route 14 in Acton and caused traffic jams as far as the Angeles National
Deputies investigate early-morning assault
September 4, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are looking for a suspect in an assault reported in the early morning hours Wednesday, according to station officials. Deputies received a 911 call
TMU, Legacy quiet about partnership
September 3, 2025
Source: University considering Legacy campus in Placerita Canyon The Master’s University downplayed its role Wednesday in Legacy Christian Academy, a “TMU university partner,” according to TMU’s website and a statement
Saugus district a step closer to closing achievement gap
September 3, 2025
The preliminary standardized testing results for the Saugus Union School District presented at Tuesday’s board meeting showed significant improvement at several school sites, making progress toward the district’s goal of
CHP: Bakersfield man detained in Valencia
September 3, 2025
California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office personnel detained a suspect after receiving a “Be on the Look Out” broadcast regarding a suspect involved in an assault with a deadly weapon incident
CHP: 17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of stolen vehicle, pursuit
September 3, 2025
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a stolen vehicle and initiating a pursuit on State Route 14 southbound south of Escondido Canyon Road on Tuesday morning, according to
Vehicle fire spreads to brush
September 3, 2025
A vehicle fire spread to the brush on Interstate 5 in Castaic on Wednesday afternoon, prompting the response of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, an official for the agency
Photos: City celebrates 35 years of Concerts in the Park
September 3, 2025
As Concerts in the Park concluded its lineup for the year with the end of summer, attendees also celebrated the 35 year anniversary of Concerts’ inception on Saturday. With performances
Valencia looting suspect to face hearing Friday
September 2, 2025
A Santa Clarita Valley woman charged with looting property from million-dollar homes devastated by brush fires earlier this year is due in court Friday to schedule a preliminary hearing. California
Cedarcreek teacher claims classroom fear in lawsuit
September 2, 2025
A former Cedarcreek Elementary School first-grade teacher who claimed she was injured by a special needs student and was then fired in retaliation for raising a concern about her safety
CHP: Fire erupts after fatal crash near I-5, I-405 interchange
September 2, 2025
A single-vehicle traffic collision that left at least one person dead resulted in a brush fire near the Interstate 5 and Interstate 405 interchange on Tuesday afternoon just south of
![The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation awarded over $15,000 in innovation grants to eight local teachers aimed to improve student learning in the classroom. With the help of the Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, the SCV Education Foundation provides grants to educators that have ideas to augment the core curriculum and are willing to take extra steps to ensure student success. Since 1998, the local nonprofit organization has awarded about $660,000 in grants to teachers meant to serve hundreds of students in the coming years, said Executive Director Joe Satorhelyi. On Friday at the Saugus Union School District office, teachers from the William S. Hart Union High School District, Newhall School District, Castaic Union School District and Saugus district were awarded materials such as: standing mobile whiteboards, puppets and story kits, flexible seating, and pottery tools, among other resources. “This is one of our favorite days of the year,” Satorhelyi said during the grant distribution. “We work hard throughout the year as we try to put different events on, but when we get to give back, and actually give you the materials, I get all excited.” Bouquet Early Learning Academy teacher Brandon Holtzlaw submitted a grant application for puppets and story kits to help students with early learning language. The items were “all multi-modality, [so we can] reach students with developmental delays. A lot of our students are early learners who aren’t symbolic yet. Just showing them, the ‘A’ is not going to help teach them the sounds associated, so the puppet gives us another way to help give them that introductory to vocabulary,” Holtzlaw said. The story kits contain books that focused on emotions to help children develop a sense of identity and understanding of others, he said, adding that the books also aligned with the California Department of Education Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundation standards. He was hopeful the materials will impact hundreds of students for the next three to four years. Hart High School math teacher Daniel Underwood wanted something that would keep students engaged in the classroom with a subject that many find “boring,” he said. In a class with almost 40 kids, it can make it difficult to make sure everyone is paying attention and participating in the class. His solution came in the form of standing mobile whiteboards, so “instead of having a white paper in front of them, they’re all going to have a white board they’re responsible for ... I'm going to say, ‘Your group needs to work this out on the board,’” Underwood said. The whiteboard also has different colored pens so Underwood will be able to monitor who’s participating and who isn’t, and the goal is “to build a thinking classroom,” he said, instead of just a regular lecture class. SCV Education Foundation Board Vice President Renee Marshall encouraged local teachers to apply for the next grant cycle if they have ideas to enhance their students’ learning experience. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 30. According to the Teacher Innovation Grants information and guidelines, the application is open to all TK-12 public school teachers who are employees of the five SCV school districts. The organization awards grants up to a value of $1,500 throughout the year, and those exceeding that value must identify additional funding sources to be considered, according to the grant information. Teachers are required to also write a grant narrative identifying implementation, timeline and evaluation, California State Content Standards, and proposal usage, the grant guideline stated. If teachers need assistance in how to submit a grant proposal, they’re also encouraged to contact the SCV Education Foundation for assistance at Info@scveducationfoundation.org The following teachers were awarded grants for this semester’s cycle: Amanda Howard from James Foster Elementary. Katrina Weiner from Northlake Hills Elementary School. Brandon Holtzlaw from Bouquet Early Learning Academy. Ashlee Richardi from Peachland Elementary School. Kimberly Nissen from West Creek Academy. Denise Sudik from Newhall Elementary School. Daniel Underwood from Hart High School. Kerry Summers from Castaic Union School District, servicing more than one school with the grant.](https://signalscv.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/02134316/082925_INNOVATION_KQ2-scaled.jpg)
SCV Education Foundation awards $15K in grants to local teachers
September 2, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation awarded over $15,000 in innovation grants to eight local teachers aimed to improve student learning in the classroom. With the help of the Henry Mayo
Fight near Castaic gas station leads to arrest
September 2, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed one man was in custody Tuesday morning after another man was found injured on the ground near a Castaic gas station and tire
SCV deputies driven to detect DUIs
September 2, 2025
One thought quickly comes into focus quickly after talking about DUI investigations with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Samuel Curameng for any amount of time. He’s the last person
Man arrested on suspicion of multiple sexual abuse charges
September 2, 2025
A 41-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse charges on Monday evening, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The man was detained and