An early look at the 2020 state ballot measures
October 11, 2019
From the largest school construction bond to efforts to amend Proposition 13, Santa Clarita and the rest of California has, so far, four statewide ballot propositions to vote on in
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MB2 Raceway owners share close encounter with Saddleridge inferno
October 11, 2019
Hot wheels on the tracks at MB2 Raceway in Sylmar are a common occurrence but flaming hot exit doors separating a fast-moving blaze from customers and employees is not, owners
Saddleridge Fire impacts Foothill League football
October 11, 2019
With winds whipping and increasing throughout the early hours of Friday morning, the Saddleridge Fire grew and expanded in size and, as a result, several local Foothill League football games
Devastating Saddleridge fire impacts SCV, shuts down roads, cancels classes
October 11, 2019
Fierce Santa Ana winds that blasted through the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday and Friday whipped the Saddleridge fire into a disaster for residents south of the Newhall Pass, burning 7,542
Brush fire flares up in Newhall Pass, sparks concern over ‘old fuel’
October 11, 2019
A brush fire treated as part of the Saddleridge Fire flared up in the Newhall Pass late afternoon Friday, prompting repeated fly-over water dumps to contain it. Shortly after 6
Wind-damaged ‘Madonna Tree’ cut to stump by workers
October 11, 2019
The Madonna Tree on Sierra Highway, so named for the image of the Virgin Mary recognizable by many over the past 10 years, was cut down to a stump Friday
UPDATE: Car fire in Newhall Pass Friday morning spurs response
October 11, 2019
As firefighters continued to battle the Saddleridge Fire from Sylmar to Reseda, a brush fire from a vehicle burning in the Newhall Pass diverted some of their attention on Sierra
UPDATE: Roads remain closed as Saddleridge Fire continues to burn; 7,542 acres, 13% containment
October 11, 2019
UPDATE 3:10 P.M.California Highway Patrol reopened southbound lanes of I-5 to escort drivers through the pass. “The southbound I-5 freeway is open,” said CHP Officer Josh Greengard. UPDATE 1:55 p.m.:
CLASS is in session: Sulphur Springs kicking off district foundation
October 11, 2019
With public school districts around the state facing a 0.8% decline in K-12 public school student enrollment statewide over the last four years, from 6.2 million in 2014-15 to 6.19
Santa Clarita residents feel the effects of a wind-blown fire
October 11, 2019
FIRST RESPONDERS While some Santa Clarita Valley residents remain without power due to wind concerns, county fire officials are closely watching the Saddleridge brush fire, which has left one dead,
Unveiling of new Henry Mayo patient tower
October 11, 2019
After nearly 15 years in the making, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital revealed its new patient tower Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tower tour. Community leaders, Henry Mayo board members,
Saddleridge Fire burns more than 4,700 acres, hops I-5 south of SCV; 1 killed, 25 structures lost in San Fernando Valley
October 10, 2019
UPDATED AS OF 9:00 A.M. FRIDAY By Signal Staff Editor’s note: Coverage of the Saddleridge Fire is continuing this morning and a new, updated story for Friday will be posted
Hart girls tennis holds off Golden Valley
October 10, 2019
As the sun came down on a windy Thursday night in Newhall, the Hart and Golden Valley girls tennis teams continued to fight to the finish. The Grizzlies were able
Hart girls volleyball stymies Valencia in five games
October 10, 2019
By Bryanna Winner For The Signal Hart volleyball traveled to Valencia on Thursday and won in five games: 26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 25-20, and 15-12. The first game saw the Indians
Wind knocks over Canyon Country senior living carport
October 10, 2019
Canyon Country residents Gary James and Candice Clark James were notified that they had become victims of the blustering winds Thursday after receiving a call from their apartment’s management office
National Coming Out Day Celebration at COC
October 10, 2019
Three organizations came together Thursday to celebrate National Coming Out Day with food, games and conversation at College of the Canyons. Originally, the event was set to be outside by
Outages pose problems for oxygen-need patients
October 10, 2019
The purposely imposed power outage that left more than 12,000 Los Angeles County residents without power Thursday, including those on the east end of Canyon Country, left at least one
Strong winds topple more than a dozen trees in SCV
October 10, 2019
It was a busy day for public works crews at the City of Santa Clarita. Here’s their work list as of Thursday evening, according to city spokeswoman Carrie Lujan: Magic
Henry Mayo Newhall hospital unveils new patient tower
October 10, 2019
After nearly 15 years in the making, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital revealed its new patient tower Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tower tour. Community leaders, Henry Mayo board members,
Warrant in place for woman accused in 175-mile police pursuit
October 10, 2019
A bench warrant issued a year ago remains in effect for a Spring Valley woman arrested on suspicion of evading and resisting arrest after a 175-mile pursuit that began in