Bills of 2023: Newsom signs bill to add paid sick days
December 24, 2023
Editor’s note: As 2023 draws to a close, The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of
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California Civil Rights Department files suit against grocer over hiring practices
December 21, 2023
The California Civil Rights Department filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Ralphs Grocery Company on Thursday over alleged violations of California’s Fair Chance Act, which resulted in the unlawful denial of
Bills aim to clear the way for more housing
December 20, 2023
By Ben Christopher CalMatters Writer Editor’s note: As 2023 draws to a close, The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk
Which bills did Gavin Newsom sign into new California laws?
December 19, 2023
By CalMatters Staff It’s California’s most diverse Legislature ever, and one-fourth of lawmakers are new. But some things never change: Legislators wait until the last days of the session to
County to discuss quiet zone, battery facility in Acton
December 18, 2023
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is expected to discuss a pair of items that could draw a large crowd to the meeting in downtown Los Angeles. The
Santa Clarita to be hit by two storm systems this week
December 17, 2023
Santa Clarita residents can expect to have a wet week as two storm systems make their way across Southern California. “The first system is going to impact Southern California late
Garcia: Boeing stock sale not tied to privileged information
December 15, 2023
Congressman’s office says media reports on 3-year-old sale contain ‘blatant lies’ The office of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, issued a statement Friday calling published media reports speculating that Garcia
Grieving families mourn together at Bethlehem SCV
December 14, 2023
The families of those who died too soon came together at Bethlehem SCV on Sunday evening to take part in the 22nd annual Candle Lighting Remembrance ceremony hosted by the
Hundreds of formerly homeless people get evicted after L.A. nonprofit fails to pay rent on time
December 14, 2023
By Byrhonda Lyons and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers Jesus Mares got a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to rental support from one of Los Angeles’ leading homelessness agencies, he had
HOPICS, Katie Hill dispute report on nonprofit client evictions
December 14, 2023
CalMatters investigation reports nonprofit’s clients were evicted over nonpayment of rent; HOPICS calls claims ‘categorically false’ In response to an investigative article published on Tuesday by CalMatters alleging that hundreds
SCV Water expresses support as state moves forward with Delta Conveyance Project
December 12, 2023
Compiled by Signal staff The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency welcomed the news that the California Department of Water Resources has taken a major step forward to make the state’s
Carjacking suspect apprehended in Valencia following hourslong pursuit
December 7, 2023
A carjacking suspect was apprehended by California Highway Patrol officers in northern Valencia on Thursday night following an hourslong pursuit that began in Fontana. “The original warrant was for a
Placerita Canyon Nature Center hosts annual Holiday Craft Fair
December 4, 2023
Environmentalists and holiday enthusiasts alike arrived at Placerita Canyon Nature Center to take part in its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday. Guests were encouraged to create and
Grand theft suspects detained in Magic Mountain parking lot
December 3, 2023
Two individuals were detained as sheriff’s deputies investigated the attempted theft of a vehicle near Six Flags Magic Mountain on Sunday, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The
Schiavo joins bipartisan Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft
December 1, 2023
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced her appointment to the bipartisan Assembly Select Committee on Retail Theft. This committee is poised to address the issue of retail theft
Analysis: Five key moments from the Newsom-DeSantis debate
December 1, 2023
By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Political Writer They came, they saw, they yelled at each other. A lot. Somewhere in the 100 or so minutes of crosstalk and insults Thursday night was
California vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debate
November 29, 2023
By CalMatters Staff It took months of haggling over the details, but the debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis is really happening. They’ll go at it at 6 p.m.
Former ice-skating star celebrates 100th birthday
November 20, 2023
Dozens of friends and family members descended upon the Valencia Hills Clubhouse to celebrate the 100th birthday of former professional ice skater and television star Joanne McCusker on Sunday. “I
Robbery suspect arrested on Sierra Highway intersection
November 19, 2023
Authorities responded to a reported robbery at the intersection of Flying Tiger Drive and Sierra Highway at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
Local rabbi speaks out, embarks for Israel: ‘The worst trauma that the Jewish community has suffered since the Holocaust.’
November 10, 2023
Blazer connects with those affected, reports eyewitness accounts of former SCV resident killed in Thousand Oaks protest “This is a trauma. This is the worst trauma that the Jewish community