Domestic assault case tossed out for lack of evidence
May 22, 2018
A Castaic man arrested on suspicion of beating his ex-girlfriend, hitting her on the head, dousing her with alcohol and then trying to set her clothes on fire saw the
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City Council will discuss Tax Fairness Act, electric vehicles, state legislation
May 22, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council plans to hold hearings on electric vehicle charging stations and the Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018, an initiative that proposes to amend the
SCV cornhole tournament coming up in June
May 22, 2018
For some Santa Clarita residents, cornhole is more than a fun, casual game played at barbecues — when they play in tournaments, real money may be at stake. June 9
Six Flags to add five more parks
May 22, 2018
The parent company of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia is adding five parks to its U.S. portfolio. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced its purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier
Long Beach man accused of kidnapping child for molestation
May 22, 2018
A Long Beach man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of kidnapping a child for child molestation for allegedly exposing himself to a child at a wedding reception. Jeff Lincoln
Santa Clarita man among 5 suspected of federal health care fraud
May 22, 2018
A Santa Clarita man was one of five people arrested Tuesday on federal health care fraud charges, accused of submitting fraudulent claims to health insurance companies and then using some
Newhall district to introduce principals
May 22, 2018
Following the approval of a new superintendent last week, the Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to introduce three new principals to the community during tonight’s board meeting. Jennifer
City Council to discuss price of several properties, including Central Park
May 22, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council plans to hold a closed session meeting today to discuss negotiations of several properties that include 380 acres of an address matching that of
Deputies call on Brown not to commute sentence for man convicted in Deputy Shayne York’s murder
May 22, 2018
A deputies union urged Gov. Jerry Brown not to commute the sentence of a man convicted in the robbery and murder of Deputy Shayne York, who was working at Pitchess
Teen photographing school kids, prompts sheriff’s response, parental concern
May 22, 2018
A former student of Valencia Valley Elementary School seen taking pictures of school kids on campus Monday prompted a response by local sheriff’s deputies and cautionary memos sent to
Valley View recognized as California Distinguished School
May 22, 2018
The lone California Distinguished School in the Sulphur Springs Union School District is set to be recognized tomorrow for its recent award from the California Department of Education. Members of
New study shows suicide rates doubling, California experts respond
May 21, 2018
A new study released this past week reports that more kids are either thinking about or attempting suicide. The rates have doubled over the last decade, researchers at Vanderbilt University
L.A. County to discuss community development block grants
May 21, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors plans to discuss its 2018-19 action plan for community development block grants Tuesday. This year, CDBG funds available for the county and participating
‘Heads Up’ contest winners announced
May 21, 2018
Historically, the traffic collision rate of Santa Clarita has remained below the state average, but a recent spike in pedestrian accidents has officials increasingly worried about unsafe traffic behaviors in
White Ribbon Week drives discussion on distracted driving
May 21, 2018
For more than 20 years, the Santa Clarita Valley has celebrated White Ribbon Week in honor of the local teenagers who have lost their lives in vehicular collisions. Every year
Sentencing postponed for woman charged in gang slaying
May 21, 2018
A Newhall woman initially charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Ivan Solis last summer but who later pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of being an accessory
VIDEO: 25th Congressional District candidates speak to The Signal
May 21, 2018
As ballots go out for the California primary, the candidates for the 25th Congressional District spoke in exclusive video interviews with The Signal. Democratic challengers Katie Hill, Jess Phoenix and
Man arrested after allegedly taking phone from ex-wife as she called 911
May 21, 2018
A Burbank man who allegedly grabbed the cellphone from his ex-wife as she called 911 to report an incident of domestic violence was tracked down by sheriff’s deputies and
Three vandals deface a dozen Saugus High School buildings
May 21, 2018
Local sheriff’s deputies are looking for three young vandals who defaced at least a dozen campus buildings at Saugus High School early Monday morning. About 4:30 a.m., three vandals believed
Water Supply Allocation Increases Slightly for State Water Contractors
May 21, 2018
The California Department of Water Resources issued this news release today. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2018