UPDATE: Woman found dead in mobile home fire, arson suspected
January 3, 2018
Arson investigators have been called to the scene of a fatal fire inside a Castaic mobile home community Wednesday, after the lifeless body of a woman was pulled from a
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Two hurt in head-on crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road
January 3, 2018
Two people were hurt and taken to the hospital Wednesday following a head-on collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road. The crash happened shortly before 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, on the 35100
Nealie’s Skillet reports early morning break-in
January 3, 2018
The owners of Nealie’s Skillet in Valencia received a rude awakening just after the business’ first anniversary at their Tournament Road location. “(Tuesday) was our one-year anniversary,” said co-owner Neal
Four out-of-town women arrested for burglary in Ugg boot theft
January 3, 2018
Four women from the Antelope Valley were arrested on suspicion of burglary Tuesday night, accused of stealing close to $2,000 worth of Ugg boots from a Canyon Country store. About
More than 40 speed citations issued on Golden Valley Road in one week
January 2, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s motorcycle detail issued more than 40 citations for unsafe speed on Golden Valley Road within the last week of December. “Many of the motorists
13 suspected drunk SCV drivers over New Years
January 2, 2018
Arrest records indicate the slightest of declines in reported DUI numbers for Santa Clarita Valley drivers over the New Year’s weekend. Just over a dozen drivers were arrested on suspicion
Best watchdog is a watchful neighbor
January 2, 2018
There’s the latest doorstep electronic surveillance camera. An alarm system can have someone at the door within minutes. And don’t forget, the family dog that barks at everything. However, if
Deputies investigate fatal rollover crash near Rio Vista Elementary
January 2, 2018
Santa Clarita’s deputies and fire officials responded to a fatal, single-vehicle rollover crash in the Rio Vista Elementary School parking lot, officials said Tuesday. The car, described as an off-road
Fire alarm empties movie theaters, prompts crowd control concern
January 1, 2018
The new year got off to a disappointing start Monday for about 500 movie patrons who chose to start 2018 off with a show, and were then forced from their
UPDATE: Man injured in hit and run crash taken to hospital
January 1, 2018
A man was injured and rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after he was intentionally struck by a hit and run motorist who is now the suspect of a hit
Smoking microwave prompts fire response at Valencia hotel
January 1, 2018
A smoking microwave oven at the Holiday Inn New Year’s Eve set off a smoke alarm, forced some hotel guests from their rooms and prompted swift response from firefighters. No
Scams rattle senior citizens
December 29, 2017
Mary Keahny received a phone call Thursday morning that nearly frightened her out of $4,000. The 83-year-old resident received a phone call from a man claiming to be her grandson
Wife, mother offers sobering reminder on dangers of DUI
December 29, 2017
By Austin Dave and Perry Smith The widowed mother of two reached out when she saw the effort by the California Highway Patrol on The Signal’s DUI Project at signalscv.com/dui.
Parents plead no contest to attempted child abandonment
December 29, 2017
A Lancaster father and mother entered no contest pleas Friday for attempting to give their children away, which led public officials hoping to find additional witnesses to reach out to
Beyond the overdose: addiction’s deadly side effects
December 28, 2017
Less than 10 days before Christmas, another Santa Clarita Valley family lost a son to the heroin epidemic. It wasn’t an overdose, but a growing concern that’s associated with the
Los Angeles County Sheriff announces significant decreases in crime rates
December 28, 2017
The following is a news release provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department via Nixle. In a continuing effort to provide transparency to the public, Sheriff Jim McDonnell stood
Man suspected of shooting deputy was on parole for assault, evading arrest
December 28, 2017
A Santa Clarita man arrested for allegedly shooting a deputy in the neck had been on parole in Newhall for a little over a month on assault and evading arrest
CHP: ‘Tis the season to drive sober
December 28, 2017
The new year is almost here and as the festivities continue, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to remind motorists to celebrate safely and responsibly by designating a sober driver.
Trial for alleged ‘Seasoned Bandit’ to start in February
December 27, 2017
The case against the alleged “Seasoned Bandit” is set for trial in a federal courtroom in February, officials said Wednesday. James Allen Hayes, 55, pleaded not guilty at a U.S.
Santa Clarita deputy arrests three on burglary charges
December 27, 2017
A Santa Clarita deputy made several arrests Christmas Day as part of a patrol around local businesses in Canyon Country, local officials said Wednesday. In the early morning hours Monday,