Santa Claus is coming to Castaic
December 2, 2016
Saint Nick and his sleigh are making an early trip to Castaic starting this weekend. For 10 days, the Castaic Santa Float, sponsored by the Castaic Lions Club, will travel
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As flu season enters peak, free shots available at Castaic Library on Saturday
December 2, 2016
Free flu shots will be available at the Castaic Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – days after a middle-aged Antelope Valley man became California’s first flu-related
Winds fan brush fires, down power lines, leave 340 without electricity
December 2, 2016
A brush fire whipped up by strong winds in the Newhall Pass prompted swift response by multiple firefighting units shortly before noon Friday. At least 115 firefighters and four water-dumping
Deputies to interview victim of gunshot wound
December 2, 2016
Local sheriff’s deputies are waiting outside the hospital room of a patient who suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night, hoping to get some details of what happened. Deputies and paramedics
Ervin D. Thuerk – WWII Veteran – Valencia Resident
December 2, 2016
It was quite a treat to visit with Ervin and Shirley Thuerk recently at their well appointed Oakmont apartment and I so appreciated their genuine hospitality. Ervin’s recollection of his
Craft Breweries Spent Grain
December 2, 2016
When Craft Brewers brew beer one of the by-products is the grain left over after the brew is finished. There is approximately a pound of leftover barley along with some
Santa Clarita to start recycling water a year from now
December 1, 2016
By this time next year, the city of Santa Clarita is expected to join that exclusive club of green progressive American cities that recycles water. Developers of Santa Clarita’s first-ever
Don’t throw caution to the wind this weekend
December 1, 2016
Weather forecasters are calling it a “wind event” capable of taking the inflatable front yard Frosty the Snowman airborne and tossing about high profile vehicles. National Weather Service meteorologists are asking
CalArts alumnae selected for Metro’s Regional Connector Project installations
December 1, 2016
Two California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumnae will soon create site-specific art installations for Metro’s Regional Connector Project in Los Angeles, which will extend Metro Rail’s Little Tokyo/Arts District
Trucker ordered to stand trial for murder
December 1, 2016
A Canyon Country truck driver wanted for murder in the May 2015 shooting death of a Lancaster man, and brought back to California two months later after he was nabbed
Santa Clarita-based Princess Cruises cops to ocean dumping, fined $40M
December 1, 2016
These were high crimes on the high seas – and on Thursday came the high price. Santa Clarita-based Princess Cruise Lines will pay a king-sized $40 million penalty in a
Red Dress Project brings awareness to domestic violence
December 1, 2016
Seven red dresses are making their way around the Santa Clarita Valley. Each one represents the seven lives lost to domestic violence in the area and to raise awareness of
LAPD officers search home near Camp Plenty
December 1, 2016
By Jim Holt & Austin Dave Signal Staff Writers More than half a dozen armed officers of the Los Angeles Police Department descended on a house in the neighborhood around
Knight’s veterans treatment bill passes House
November 30, 2016
A federal bill that would begin a one-year pilot program to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and other brain issues — using new, high-tech but still experimental neurological treatments
Convicted rapist sentenced to 520 years for abusing young girl
November 30, 2016
A 72-year-old convicted rapist was sentenced Wednesday to 520 years to life in state prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old Canyon Country girl under his care, the Los Angeles County
Fans visit site of Paul Walker crash
November 30, 2016
Fans of “Fast and Furious” film star Paul Walker filed steadily by a roadside shrine of fresh flowers, unlit candles in glass jars and handwritten signs left in his honor
Mayor: Appointment, not election, likely path to filling council vacancy
November 30, 2016
It hardly qualified as a bold prediction, but Mayor Bob Kellar predicted Wednesday that the Santa Clarita City Council will likely choose to appoint outgoing Councilman Dante Acosta’s successor, rather
Fire Station 143 dedication marks end of Supervisor Antonovich’s 36-year term
November 30, 2016
Officials unveiled Santa Clarita’s newest fire station, Fire Station 143, to the community Wednesday to serve the needs of those in the Halsey Canyon community. The grand opening ceremony also
Driver hurt after truck goes off overpass
November 30, 2016
The driver of a trailer-hauling semi truck that went off a bridge near Acton was injured and taken to hospital Wednesday after firefighters worked to free the man trapped in
Castaic Elementary School classroom receives donation for new Chromebooks
November 30, 2016
A Castaic Elementary School classroom is being transformed into a 21st century learning environment with the help of monetary donations from local companies and supporters. And that helps fulfill a