Crime

Supervisors challenge LASD Sheriff over reinstatement

After grilling L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva about domestic violence and the gravity of firing sworn officers, three county supervisors challenged his reinstatement of a deputy fired for domestic abuse.

Motorcyclist hurt in collision with car

A motorcyclist was hurt and taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon following a traffic collision on Golden Valley Road. The crash happened shortly after 4:35 p.m. when a motorcycle and

Sentencing for Newhall gang member postponed

A Newhall woman who confessed to being a member of a gang and testified at the murder trial of her ex-boyfriend has seen her sentencing date postponed yet again. Jaqueline

Latest scam targets religious seniors, DA warns

Seniors with deeply held religious beliefs must be cautious of scammers using their own beliefs to exploit them, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cautioned on Friday. Called it

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Church addresses pastor taking his own life

Officials at the Real Life Church are dealing with the unexpected death of one their own after learning Pastor Jim Howard took his own life Wednesday. Within a couple of

Santa Clarita crime rate hits all-time low

By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer The crime rate in Santa Clarita has hit an all-time low, the city announced Thursday. “Since incorporation, one of the city’s top priorities has

Saugus Union School District holds lockdown drills

Schools in the Saugus Union School District carried out lockdown drills Thursday morning, and administrators said they were pleased with how well the exercise unfolded. “The idea for having them