Caltrans mum on months-old public records request
July 3, 2025
The California Department of Transportation on Monday indicated it would still need more time to process a Public Records Act request made by The Signal in October, and refused to
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CHP: Woman arrested after brief pursuit; passenger escapes
July 3, 2025
A 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of several charges, including a weapons violation and evading arrest, after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a brief pursuit, from which her
City to host meeting on battery-storage concerns
July 3, 2025
After months of requests from residents during public comment, the city of Santa Clarita is holding a public outreach meeting next week to address questions residents might have about the
Sheriff’s response times improve on emergencies
July 3, 2025
LASD: SCV station emergency response improves 10%; non-emergency calls taking 21% longer Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials released response times showing deputies reported a 10% improvement in their response
West Ranch graduate makes USA Volleyball U19 National Team
July 3, 2025
West Ranch High School graduate Noah Douphner of Stevenson Ranch is one of 12 players from around the country who made the USA Volleyball Boys U19 National Team. According to
Local school districts to proceed normally, remain cautious, after federal funds withheld
July 3, 2025
Officials from local school districts say they are proceeding normally this school year but will be cautious about the 2026-27 school year budget after the U.S. Department of Education said
Former FBI official from Canyon Country takes plea deal
July 3, 2025
The Department of Justice announced a guilty plea Wednesday from a former FBI official from Canyon Country, who acknowledged benefiting from hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal bids, according
Killer pleads guilty in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students
July 3, 2025
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Bryan Kohberger, the former criminal justice doctoral student charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022, on Wednesday entered a guilty
NY governor: Federal officials warn of ‘lone wolf’ terror threats on July 4
July 3, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has confirmed that federal officials informed her about a possible terrorist threat ahead of the July 4 Independence Day holiday. “Our
Person taken into custody following deputy involved fight at Home Depot
July 3, 2025
One person was taken into custody following a deputy-involved fight that occurred at the Home Depot in Saugus following a call for service on Thursday, according to officials with the
House passes GOP megabill, sending measure to Trump’s desk
July 3, 2025
By Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester, Lawrence Wilson and Jackson Richman Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to implement President Donald
Deputies: Man barricades himself after mental health episode
July 3, 2025
A man barricaded himself after experiencing a mental health episode at the 19300 block of Opal Lane on Wednesday night, according to Sgt. Mark Perkins with the Santa Clarita Valley
College Briefs for July 3
July 3, 2025
Verlaque named to Washington College dean’s list Lucy Verlaque, of Valencia, was named to Washington College’s spring 2025 dean’s list. In order to earn this academic honor, a student must
Deputies: Male suspect attempts to kidnap woman
July 3, 2025
A woman was almost kidnapped after asking someone for a ride from the Bridge to Home homeless shelter at around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, according to Sgt. Mark Perkins with the
Attorneys wrangle in lead-up to trial in deputy murder
July 2, 2025
Both sides discussed motions and set a new schedule Thursday in a hearing for the man charged with the murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley man killed
Barger seeds new arts and veterans center with $50,000
July 2, 2025
News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to establish the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in the heart of Santa Clarita, and presented
Barger highlights deputy wellness, public safety, homeless reform at State of the County
July 2, 2025
Deputy wellness, homeless reform, the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in Newhall and public safety were among topics in Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s State of the County
Planning your Fourth of July in the SCV
July 2, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 will offer a full day of events in the Santa Clarita Valley, from the annual parade in the morning to fireworks viewing parties in the evening,
Iranian foreign minister: Fordow nuclear site ‘heavily damaged’
July 2, 2025
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Fordow nuclear site was “seriously and heavily damaged” by U.S. B-2 bombers on June 21. “No one exactly
Buttigieg leads early Democratic primary poll, Harris slips
July 2, 2025
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Pete Buttigieg is the early leader in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey that shows the former Biden-era Transportation