SCV sees rise in property crimes
October 1, 2021
Local law enforcement officials noted Friday that repeat offenders continue to be a significant factor in their efforts to reduce property crime, which rose in the Santa Clarita Valley over
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Ambulance dispatched for four more medical emergencies at Pitchess
October 1, 2021
Fire responders were sent to the Pitchess Detention Center Friday afternoon for at least four medical emergencies. The incident was reported at 2:36 p.m. on The Old Road in Castaic, according to Fire Department spokesman Johnathan Matheny. Two
Three men arrested on suspicion of stealing $5,000 worth of generators and an air compressor
October 1, 2021
Three men were arrested on suspicion of grand theft after being accused of stealing two generators and an air compressor valued at approximately $5,000. The original thefts of the items
Woman arrested on suspicion of crashing car while high with child as passenger
October 1, 2021
A woman was arrested on suspicion of crashing her car while driving high with her 10-year-old daughter in a passenger seat, according to sheriff’s officials. The report of the crashed
Newsom to require California school children to be vaccinated
October 1, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that California will require kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine to come to school. Newsom said all students, elementary through high school age, would be required to receive the
Paddling to the beat of their drum
October 1, 2021
With the broad stroke of a paddle to the beat of a drum, dozens work in unison to move across the glassy waters of Castaic Lake’s lower lagoon. Every Sunday
City considers buying council member’s land for Dockweiler extension
September 30, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council held a closed session meeting Tuesday to consider buying several parcels of land owned by Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste to facilitate the planned extension
Barger meets with VIA, SCV business leaders
September 29, 2021
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger spoke to Santa Clarita Valley business leaders last week, reflecting on the pandemic’s effect on the local economy and how she expects to move
SCV youth killed in traffic collisions remembered
September 29, 2021
Nineteen-year-old James Burke had nearly finished restoring his truck that was set to be featured in Hot Rod Magazine when he was hit by a drunk driver. “He didn’t have
Red Cross experiencing emergency blood, platelet shortage
September 29, 2021
As blood donor turnout reaches the lowest levels of the year amid historically low inventory levels, the American Red Cross announced it’s experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Eligible
Stern’s SB 63 establishes new wildfire corps
September 29, 2021
News Release Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 63, “The Wildfire Resilience through Community and Ecology Act,” which will take effect on Jan. 1. The law introduced by state Sen. Henry Stern,
Homicide detectives take over case after Canyon Country baby dies
September 29, 2021
Homicide detectives are now investigating the death of a 2-month-old girl who was taken to the hospital on Sunday under what law enforcement officials described as suspicious circumstances. The child, who was
10th grade student accused of making criminal threats at Hart High School detained
September 29, 2021
The 10th-grade student accused of having written threats on a bathroom school wall was detained by deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, according to law enforcement officials. The detainment stems from
One person killed in rollover crash
September 29, 2021
One person was killed in a rollover crash in Canyon Country on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. The crash was first reported at 9:07 a.m. just
City approves $11.87 million expansion to Central Park
September 28, 2021
Four new multipurpose fields and additional amenities are coming to Central Park following a unanimous vote by the Santa Clarita City Council to spend up to $11.87 million on upgrades Tuesday. During their latest
Supes approve Sloan Canyon traffic study
September 28, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion aimed at addressing traffic safety issues on Sloan Canyon Road following two recent traffic collisions, one of which killed
Detectives investigate baby’s injuries
September 28, 2021
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a 2-month-old girl who was taken to the hospital Sunday morning. Emergency personnel responded to a home on the 18000 block of Grace Lane in Canyon Country shortly after 3 a.m.,
Man killed in solo crash identified
September 28, 2021
By Jose Hererra Signal Staff Writer The man killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision in which he crashed into a wall on Sept. 12 has been identified as 27-year-old Pedro Ramirez, of
Deputies arrest man suspected of shooting ex’s boyfriend in Newhall
September 28, 2021
A 31-year-old Rosamond man was arrested on suspicion of shooting his ex’s boyfriend in Newhall last week, according to law enforcement officials. The Rosamond man, identified as Carlos Martin Moreno-Gonzalez, was reportedly arrested after he
WiSH music festival returns with a tribute to ‘The Beatles’
September 28, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer Hundreds of attendees welcomed the return of the WiSH Education Foundation’s SCV Music Festival at Southern California Innovation Park with a night of iconic songs from the Beatles. WiSH partnered with more than 30 local