One person dead after RV crashes into wash
September 27, 2021
One person died Monday after an RV hopped over a curb and crashed into the Santa Clara River bed in Canyon Country, according to officials. “It is a single occupant,” said Deputy
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One person injured in reported Valencia gas explosion
September 27, 2021
First responders were called to the scene of a reported gas explosion in Valencia on Monday. The call was first received at 10:38 a.m. on the 24800 block of Avenue
UPDATE: Hart High parents notified of threat to school, student confesses
September 27, 2021
A Hart High School student confessed after a threat to the school was found Friday afternoon written inside a campus restroom, Principal Jason d’Autremont informed parents via email Monday. School
Canyon Country stabbing sends one to hospital
September 27, 2021
One person was transported to the hospital after a reported stabbing in Canyon Country early Monday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were called to the scene of a
College partners on grant to support anti-racism
September 26, 2021
News release In partnership with the Community College Consortium for OER, College of the Canyons has received a second grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to expand and
In-N-Out Burgers location coming to Valencia
September 26, 2021
Another In-N-Out Burger is coming to Valencia soon, Spectrum Commercial Real Estate Inc. officials announced this week. The California burger chain leased a 71,874-square-foot freestanding restaurant formerly occupied by El
Crash into power pole stalls traffic on Sierra Highway
September 26, 2021
A Sunday morning traffic collision involving a vehicle versus a power pole in Newhall stalled traffic on Sierra Highway throughout the day. The incident was first reported around 8:15 a.m.
Central Park expansion contract, trash hauler agreements on city agenda
September 25, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider awarding a $9.7 million contract for the buildout of Central Park. That item, and most others on Tuesday’s agenda, fall into the City Council’s consent calendar – the
COC recognized for student voting by Washington Monthly Magazine
September 25, 2021
News release College of the Canyons is one of four California community colleges recognized for being among “America’s Best Colleges for Student Voting” by Washington Monthly magazine for its commitment
Local population growth no surprise for public service providers
September 25, 2021
Recently released 2020 Census data showing that the city of Santa Clarita added more than 52,000 people in the past 10 years did not come as a surprise to those charged with providing a range of public services
Newsom signs bill to bring transparency to PSPS events
September 25, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday authored by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Los Angeles, requiring utilities to disclose energy circuits prone to public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events. Under the new law, utility
Valencia resident raises funds for service dog hit by car
September 25, 2021
Even though in pain — with a perforated lung, enlarged liver and fractured front leg — service dog in training, Ori, is doing what she can to help her owner
Former school official, Human Relations Roundtable member under criminal investigation
September 24, 2021
A former local school board member and current Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable member is being investigated by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Fraud and Cyber Crimes Bureau, according to law enforcement officials. Officials from both
Additional allegations made against Newhall massage therapist
September 24, 2021
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor After news reports detailing sexual assault allegations against a Newhall massage therapist on Sept. 2, a half-dozen additional victims have come forward, according to
Newsom vetoes agricultural worker union elections bill opposed by Wilk
September 23, 2021
Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, welcomed news of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 616 on Wednesday. The bill sought to give agricultural employees the option to vote on union representation by casting a secret ballot by mail, according to
Garcia calls for larger pay raise for military service members
September 23, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, recently delivered remarks on the House floor advocating for a higher pay raise for U.S. military service members within the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (FY2022 NDAA). The legislation calls
Three SCV couples celebrate 180 years of wedlock
September 23, 2021
These days, it’s no longer as common to see couples celebrating decades-long marriages, but here in the Santa Clarita Valley, three local couples are defying the odds. Last month when
Booster COVID-19 vaccine authorized for seniors, high-risk individuals
September 23, 2021
Booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine were authorized for people 65 and older or those at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The emergency
Chiquita landfill health study expected in October
September 23, 2021
The Chiquita Canyon Landfill Technical Advisory Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss updates at the Val Verde landfill. Steve Cassulo, the district manager of Chiquita Canyon, told committee members representing several county departments that a health
Sequoia forest fires create hazy skies in SCV
September 23, 2021
A “significant amount of smoke” from the Windy and KNP Complex fires northeast of Bakersfield in the Sequoia National Forest has entered the Los Angeles area, according to a Thursday morning tweet from the U.S.