Local Government

Obituary scams becoming more prevalent

By Claire Schlaman Special to The Signal As families grieve over the loss of a loved one, scammers have increasingly taken advantage of potential vulnerabilities created by obituaries, according to

City Council weighs in on eviction ban

A prohibition on residential and commercial evictions in Santa Clarita as the effects of the COVID-19 crisis unraveled came without hesitation for City Council members, but as the economy has

City Council OKs Ice Station Valencia acquisition

After facing near-permanent closure, the decades-old Ice Station in Valencia is here to stay, with Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously voting in favor of acquiring the facility for $14.2

Unions sue county over November charter amendment

Multiple police and first-responder unions have filed a lawsuit to remove a charter amendment on the November ballot looking to increase spending on housing and mental health services while decreasing

L.A. County won’t consider school reopening waivers

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Tuesday they will not consider school-reopening waivers, adhering to new guidance released by state Public Health officials. The state’s newly released