Project Linus provides blankets to children in need
October 9, 2021
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
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Parishioners honor Saint Francis of Assisi in ‘blessing of the animals’
October 9, 2021
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,
Lite announces council run
October 8, 2021
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
Street sweeping to increase as holidays come around
October 8, 2021
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
Garcia calls for answers on DOJ’s targeting of parents
October 8, 2021
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
An international 100th birthday
October 8, 2021
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
Iraq veteran, Purple Heart recipient pleads no contest to attempted murder, assaulting peace officer
October 8, 2021
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
City honors member of first council with trailhead dedication
October 8, 2021
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
Villanueva declines to enforce vaccine mandate within LASD
October 8, 2021
In a statement released via his official Twitter account on Friday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that he would not be enforcing the county’s vaccine mandate within his agency,
Canyon Country fire captain recognized for National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 8, 2021
Fire Capt. Louie Cervantes, from Fire Station 107 in Canyon Country, was honored for his dedication to public safety Friday as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month. “It’s an honor,” Cervantes said. “You don’t do the
Animal Control euthanizes coyote after collision
October 8, 2021
After a coyote was fatally struck by a car this week, a Tesoro del Valle resident questioned the response time of the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Department in handling the treatment of a wounded coyote on Mcbean Parkway Monday morning. Michael Gharibi said
RNC hosts Hispanic Heritage month roundtable
October 8, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The Republican National Committee hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Roundtable with Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares and California GOP Chair Jessica Millan Patterson leading the discussion on Friday
Firefighters extinguish brush fire
October 8, 2021
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a 1-acre brush fire that broke out Friday in the Angeles National Forest, according to fire officials. The fire was reported near Templin Highway and Interstate 5 at approximately 3:48 p.m., said Diane Travis, public information officer for
Rubber duckies help raise funds for access to health services
October 8, 2021
Children squealed in delight as rubber duckies raced at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Saturday as part of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center’s 19th annual free Duck Dash, formerly known
Santa Clarita residents to weigh in on the future of Old Town Newhall
October 8, 2021
News Release The city of Santa Clarita will host a discussion at the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market on Saturday to showcase possible ideas and gather input from the community
Pursuit, crash suspects released after arrests on suspicion of grand theft
October 7, 2021
Two grand theft suspects involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash Wednesday were released later that same day, according to law enforcement officials. A third suspect, arrested on suspicion of felony evading arrest,
Bauer speaks out for 1st time since being placed on administrative leave
October 7, 2021
For the first time since sexual assault allegations surfaced this summer, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and former Santa Clarita resident Trevor Bauer posted a video to his YouTube channel to give a short
Parents of firefighter killed in Station 81 shooting files wrongful death suit
October 7, 2021
The parents of Tory Carlon — the firefighter killed in the Station 81 shooting in Agua Dulce earlier this year — have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the
Men arrested Wednesday alleged to have stolen from power plant
October 7, 2021
The three men arrested in Newhall on Wednesday have been accused of stealing from a power plant on Placerita Canyon Road, according to law enforcement officials. At approximately 10:37 a.m., multiple
Chance of rain one more time this week for the SCV
October 7, 2021
A chance of rain is in the forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley heading into the weekend, according to meteorologists for the National Weather Service. Between Thursday evening and Friday