Walk unites community for MLK Day
January 17, 2022
People of all backgrounds, ages and races gathered together as a community to celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday — and even with the rain, hundreds of Santa
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Law enforcement, local leaders confront repeat crime offenders
January 17, 2022
While reported instances of crime have seen a relative hike over the last year, current law enforcement data shows an aggregate level of decreasing crime in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Firefighters respond to suicide attempt
January 16, 2022
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a teenage girl contemplating suicide Sunday on the 24000 block of Valencia Boulevard. First responders at 5:33 p.m. were alerted to a possible rescue of a
Pedestrians struck by vehicles in separate incidents
January 15, 2022
In two separate incidents, pedestrians were struck by vehicles over the past two days. The first incident involved one pedestrian transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle
City installs hydrogen fuel cell backup for traffic signals
January 15, 2022
News release The city of Santa Clarita has taken a step forward in protecting public safety during power outages by installing a new hydrogen fuel cell backup power system at the
Henry Mayo reaches 200 COVID-19 deaths
January 14, 2022
While hospitalizations and deaths around Los Angeles County continue to rise, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported Friday two new COVID-19 patient deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing their total
Two transients arrested on suspicion of trespassing, theft
January 14, 2022
A man and woman believed to be living as transients in Canyon Country were arrested Thursday while they were in possession of counterfeit money, burglary tools and stolen items, according
Santa Clarita traffic system selected for statewide award
January 14, 2022
Caltrans recently honored the city of Santa Clarita with a statewide award for a Saugus-area traffic system that keeps both student-pedestrians and commuters safe on the road. The award, announced
Lyons Avenue building fire believed to have been started by homeless camp fire
January 14, 2022
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Arson and Explosives Detail reported Friday that preliminary evidence for a structure fire at a Newhall strip mall last weekend suggests the
Double the reward: Henry Mayo nurse helped others get through COVID-19 — while carrying twins
January 14, 2022
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Emergency Department nurse Emma Jerrain said there’s one day through the COVID-19 pandemic she remembers distinctly: Dec. 27, 2020. “We were holding 35 in-patients, 25 of those
Valladares’ back-to-school tax relief bill passes committee
January 14, 2022
News release Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that her legislation to create a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies for parents, students and teachers passed the Assembly Committee on
Legislators’ reactions mixed on Newsom budget plan
January 14, 2022
By Signal Staff Local legislative representatives issued mixed reactions this week after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 state budget, acknowledging the inclusion of some measures they described as
Businesses seek consistency as COVID-19 rules change
January 14, 2022
By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter Large businesses won’t have to mandate their employees be vaccinated following a Supreme Court decision this week — a decision that, local business leaders say, is the latest
Princess Cruises pleads guilty to probation violation
January 14, 2022
By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating — for a second time — its probation terms stemming from a conviction over illegal dumping
Newhall man accused of shooting deputy returns to court
January 13, 2022
A Newhall man accused of shooting a sheriff’s deputy in the neck in 2017 returned to court Wednesday and is expected to have another hearing date next month. Monolito Alexander
Gun, drugs recovered after traffic stop
January 13, 2022
After pulling a vehicle over for expired registration in Newhall on Tuesday, deputies reported finding a gun, as well as several bags of methamphetamine inside the car, according to law
County reports highest death count since previous winter surge
January 13, 2022
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported on Thursday one of the highest daily COVID-19 death totals since the previous winter surge between the end of 2020 and
Sheriff’s Department Academy recruit loses firearm, prompts investigation
January 13, 2022
Sheriff’s deputies were working near Hillcrest Parkway Thursday afternoon, investigating to locate a firearm misplaced by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruit, according to law enforcement personnel. Deputy Alejandra
Committee greenlights Wilk bill on film credits
January 13, 2022
News release State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced that Senate Bill 485), extending the Film and Television Tax Credit until 2030, was approved by the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance. Wilk authored the
Residents testify against potential Saugus camp for violent youth
January 13, 2022
By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter Santa Clarita Valley residents worried about the prospect of violent young offenders who may be housed in Saugus told Los Angeles County supervisors to house them somewhere