Prosecutors are expressing frustration at an order from District Attorney George Gascón that prohibits them from compelling witnesses to testify in criminal trials. The order, which was not included in Gascón’s publicly issued directives
News Release Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law three new bills to promote wildlife corridors, provide mental health assistance for those in jail and demand transparency from oil and gas companies, respectively. State
For the first time in nearly two years, social workers serving the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities gathered for a community resource fair. The fair is typically an annual
Santa Clarita residents might have noticed some changes in Newhall — from the construction of the Newhall Crossings mixed-use project to the opening of the Laemmle movie theater, new shops and restaurants. These
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is putting pressure on the California Health and Human Services Agency, calling for the investigative report regarding the PerkinElmer COVID-19 laboratory in Valencia to
A medical emergency Tuesday afternoon prompted response from a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter. The incident was first reported as an “advanced life support” call shortly before 12:15 p.m.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office confirmed Monday the man killed during a deputy-involved shooting Oct. 3 was fatally shot by deputies. At the time of the incident, it
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday that allows the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining expansions to continue as restaurants continue to work toward recovery from the pandemic.
“Koonex, koonex, palexen,” children sang, as they chanted along in Mayan to a children’s song led by Gloria Arjona during Calaveras Literarias. “What you’re saying in Mayan is, ‘Don’t be
A helicopter was requested to Canyon High School on Monday following a vehicle versus pedestrian near the campus. The call of the collision was first reported at 3:13 p.m. on
A report of a pursuit ended in a rollover crash on Sierra Highway and a response from the United States Marshals Service on Monday, according to law enforcement personnel. The report of the
Some Canyon Country residents were evacuated from their homes Sunday as Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a suspect barricaded in a home in the area following a
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer Students from the Academy of the Canyons are taking it upon themselves to ease the fear and loneliness of children one blanket at a
In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron of animals and nature, Father Emmanuel Delphin blessed dogs, cats, some gerbils and even some fish. The 7th Annual Blessing of the Animals, in recognition of Saint Francis,
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer Denise Lite said she’s running for City Council in 2022 because she has a “huge heart” and is looking to help others. “I’ve always had
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer The city of Santa Clarita plans to increase the frequency by which it conducts street sweeping around the community as the holiday season comes around, officials said
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and fellow lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers on why the Department of Justice is targeting parents
From Switzerland to Santa Clarita, family and friends came from near and far to celebrate an incredible milestone in Ann DeGraaf’s life: her 100th birthday. DeGraaf said it felt no different to be
An Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient pleaded no contest last month to charges of attempted murder and assaulting a peace officer, according to officials at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Philip Scott
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer During a special ceremony held Friday at the base of the trailhead now bearing his name, former Santa Clarita Councilman Dennis Koontz listened on as