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
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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.
Legislative roundup: Wilk touts water bill, homelessness audit
December 29, 2017
Senator Scott Wilk said he’s had two key legislative wins this past year that will impact Santa Clarita residents. Wilk said Senate Bill 634, which formed one water agency for
Brush fire under investigation in Newhall
December 29, 2017
Firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that broke out close to homes near the 26000 block of Rainbow Glen Drive. Officials came on scene to find a 50
Experienced dancer offers Flamenco classes to SCV community
December 29, 2017
With dynamic rhythms, intricate hand movements and stylistic footwork, Flamenco gives dancers an opportunity to explore new movement styles and a passionate art form. Starting this January, Santa Clarita Valley
County creates informational website about marijuana regulations
December 29, 2017
With retail sales of cannabis to begin Jan. 1, Los Angeles County created an informational website to notify county residents of what is and is not allowed in their communities.
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
Amtrak riders cannot buy tickets on Metrolink machines in 2018
December 29, 2017
Amtrak riders will no longer be able to purchase or print tickets on Metrolink ticket machines beginning Jan. 1, Metrolink officials said Friday. Amtrak passengers can purchase tickets online through
‘Gaming Disorder’ to be added to list of 2018 diseases
December 29, 2017
Individuals who cannot put down the controller and are addicted to playing video games may soon be classified as having a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO).
How Santa Clarita residents can recycle their Christmas trees
December 29, 2017
The city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County have several options available for community members looking to safely recycle their Christmas trees this holiday season. In partnership with local
Legislative roundup: Acosta reflects on 2017, looks ahead to 2018
December 28, 2017
Assemblyman Dante Acosta said the past legislative session was successful, but not without disappointments. The freshman assemblyman and former Santa Clarita city councilman said Thursday that several bills he presented
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
Magic Mountain, part-time employees avoid a strike
December 28, 2017
Six Flags Magic Mountain and many of its part-time and seasonal employees averted a strike late Wednesday with a new three-year contract. The previous contract, which would have expired at
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
SCV in recovery: Alex’s story
December 28, 2017
Ed. note: This story is the first in an occasional series looking at Santa Clarita Valley residents who are in recovery or part of the constant struggle with the disease
More pregnant women in California using pot, per new study
December 28, 2017
More and more pregnant women in California are turning to marijuana to soothe morning sickness and cure anxiety, according to a new study from the Journal of the American Medical
Republicans to unveil new headquarters in time for election season
December 28, 2017
Republicans are gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections by celebrating the grand opening of a new local headquarters from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 8 at 20655 Soledad Canyon
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
New law allows alcohol manufacturers to offer free, discounted rides
December 28, 2017
As New Year’s Eve quickly approaches, Santa Clarita Valley residents are scrambling to find a friend who is willing to stay sober and act as the designated driver during the
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (West)
December 28, 2017
12/11/17 Grand Theft Auto- 26900 block of Sierra Highway Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle while it parked in a parking lot near the above location. 12/12/17 Robbery- 26400 block