Psych evaluation of accused Iraqi War vet extended
February 10, 2017
More time was granted to assess the mental competency of an Iraqi War veteran accused of trying to kill a Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer six months ago by
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Val Verde shooting called “ongoing neighbor dispute”
February 10, 2017
A 62-year-old retiree has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, namely a firearm, in connection with a shooting Thursday characterized by investigators as an “ongoing neighbor
Santa Clarita resident awarded prestigious leadership recognition
February 10, 2017
Tony Brown, executive director of Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), was awarded a $200,000 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award grant for “inspiring youth achievement through after-school programming” by the organization
7 hurt, 2 critically, in crash near Golden Valley
February 10, 2017
Seven people were injured, at least two critically, and one man arrested on suspicion of drunk driving late Thursday night following a five-car traffic collision near Golden Valley. Of the
Debate scheduled on Measure H
February 10, 2017
The Signal and College of the Canyons are scheduled to host a debate later this month on Measure H, the lone item on voters’ March 7 ballot aimed at funding
Beatles vs. Stones tribute show comes to Newhall and Lancaster stages
February 10, 2017
NEWHALL – The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 53 years ago. The argument at
Sam Modugno – WWII Combat Veteran – Valencia Resident
February 10, 2017
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Sam Modugno and his son Ron in Sam’s well appointed Awesometown condominium. Our conversation was delightful as we pored over his memorabilia and
Council forms homeless committee; mayor opposes Measure H
February 9, 2017
The Santa Clarita City Council has formed an ad hoc committee to study solutions to homelessness in the city in more depth. But don’t expect a warm embrace of county
Council to check in on state anti-Cemex bill
February 9, 2017
The City Council on Tuesday night is set to vote on whether to support a bill authored by state Sen. Scott Wilk that’s designed to keep the Mexican mining giant
Bill to stop gas facility from reopening passes
February 9, 2017
A state Senate bill that would stop the reopening of the Aliso Canyon gas-storage facility until the root cause of the 2015 blowout at the facility is thoroughly investigated by
UPDATE: Man injured in Val Verde shooting
February 9, 2017
One man was taken into custody and another man sent to hospital with a gunshot wound following a shooting in Val Verde late Thursday afternoon. “One person has been detained
State water officials call for water saving despite the rain
February 9, 2017
Despite all the rain dumped on the Santa Clarita Valley these past two months, the drought persists according to state officials and, since it does they say, water conservation habits
Rise in drugstore break-ins prompts call for stepped up patrols
February 9, 2017
A “significant increase” in the number of local drugstore burglaries has prompted sheriff’s officials to issue a warning to pharmacist, and a plea from pharmacists for stepped-up patrols. Thieves are
Performance teaches elementary students conflict management skills
February 9, 2017
Educators and health professionals are using an interactive and engaging theatre performance to teach children conflict management skills to support healthy living at a young age. “It’s Stop Time,” presented
Deputies search for armed robbery suspect in Newhall
February 9, 2017
Local sheriff’s deputies were looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint in Newhall Thursday afternoon. No shots were fired and no one reported injured in the
Wilk bill would push agency accountability
February 9, 2017
State Sen. Scott Wilk calls it the “Pinocchio bill.” Introduced by the Santa Clarita Republican this week, Senate Bill 259 looks to ensure accountability in state agencies — and would
Students, parents celebrate learning at Family Math Night
February 9, 2017
More than 200 parents and students visited Leona Cox Community School Wednesday night to play standard-based math games as part of the school’s annual Family Math Night. “It was a
Gun-stealing skateboarder suspect arrested
February 9, 2017
You can skateboard – but you cannot hide. Local sheriff’s deputies who scrambled earlier this week to catch a gun-stealing skateboarder in Stevenson Ranch have arrested a Sylmar man on
Deputy who fired lethal shot acted in self defense
February 9, 2017
A local sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man in Canyon Country during a traffic stop a little more than a year ago fired the fatal shot in self defense,
CalArts alumni entrepreneurs combine arts education with business
February 9, 2017
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) welcomed students, alumni and community members to its campus Wednesday evening for an alumni panel discussion about navigating the world of arts entrepreneurship. “The