CDC releases updated school guidance
July 11, 2021
Students and teachers will still be required to wear masks when returning to school this fall, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday, despite the U.S. Centers for Disease
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Helicopter called in to assist hiker
July 11, 2021
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter was called in to assist a hiker experiencing a medical emergency at Vasquez Rocks Sunday. The incident was reported shortly after 1:30 p.m.
Another medical emergency call to Pitchess
July 11, 2021
First responders were once again called to the Pitchess Detention Center Sunday morning for a medical emergency. The incident was reported shortly after 9 a.m. on The Old Road in
Second Pitchess patient transported to hospital this week
July 10, 2021
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a medical incident at Pitchess Detention Center Saturday afternoon. One patient was transported to a local hospital, according to Miguel Ornelas, a
Heat advisory warns of high temperatures; Flex Alert continues
July 10, 2021
A heat advisory will continue to remain in effect in the Santa Clarita Valley until 9 p.m. Sunday, July 11. The National Weather Service advisory, which took effect early Saturday morning, noted temperatures
SCV Water board to resume in-person meetings Sept. 7
July 10, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors voted 7-5 Tuesday to return to in-person meetings Sept. 7. The September date is later than the Aug. 3 date recommended by board President Gary Martin in a report presented to directors at Tuesday’s
Multi-vehicle crash sends two to the hospital
July 9, 2021
A multi-vehicle collision in Castaic on Friday resulted in two people being sent to the hospital, according to officials. The call for the collision was first reported at 2:17 p.m., near
City celebrates new trailhead, greater access to trail network
July 9, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the opening of the Gates Family Wildlife Preserve Trailhead in Newhall. Mayor Bill Miranda thanked several community leaders and members for their contributions
‘Saugus Summer STEAM Camp’ helps students transition back to normal campus life
July 9, 2021
Saugus Union School District officials said their 2021 Summer STEAM Camp is designed to not only be educational, but also help students transition back to a normal school environment following a year of distance learning. Taking place from 8:30
Disappearance, search tear family apart
July 9, 2021
Daniel Cierzan was the only member of the Cierzan family in court Thursday to hear Judge David Walgren’s finding: that Cierzan’s uncle Will Cierzan is likely dead, and there’s strong
Fire breaks out south of Pyramid Lake, first alarm response called
July 9, 2021
A vehicle fire that spread to brush 1.5 miles south of Pyramid Lake was quickly suppressed as a result of an aggressive attack by firefighters, according to Angeles National Forest officials. The
Stevenson Ranch resident celebrates 100 years
July 8, 2021
With a slice of ice cream cake and surrounded by family, Stevenson Ranch resident Madeleine Westcott celebrated her 100th birthday this week. A lover of ice cream, singing and animals,
Boys & Girls Club holds summer program in Val Verde
July 8, 2021
Children in Val Verde once again have a program available where they can both play and learn this summer. Thanks to a $140,000 Los Angeles County Community Services Block Grant, support from the Board of
Supes to consider plan to move violent youth offenders to Santa Clarita
July 8, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to consider supporting the creation of a permanent juvenile detention facility at Camp Joseph Scott or Camp Kenyon Scudder, which are both in Saugus. If approved, the board motion –
No need to show motive: Cierzan held to answer on suspicion of murder
July 8, 2021
A San Fernando Superior Court judge ordered Thursday that Daniel Cierzan be held to answer on one count of murder, finding there was “quite strong” evidence Saugus resident Will Cierzan was killed by his nephew on Jan. 26,
Newhall woman accused of trying to break up house party with BB gun
July 8, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a woman on suspicion of three felony charges after she became upset over a July 4 party, and allegedly took matters into her
City Planning Commission approves 214-bed assisted living facility on Soledad
July 8, 2021
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission supported an application Tuesday night for a new assisted living facility at 17907 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. The facility was permitted to have up to 214 beds, including
Lancaster mom joins 25th District race
July 8, 2021
Dara Stransky wants more regular people in Congress. “Regular” is how the newest congressional candidate running for the 25th District described herself in an interview with The Signal. “I want to see more regular people representing
Coroner IDs Canyon Country man killed in crash
July 8, 2021
Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Caleb Romero, 20, of Canyon Country, as the man killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday. The crash was reported shortly
Blood spatter, familial matters in Cierzan murder trial
July 7, 2021
During the second day of testimony in the preliminary hearing for a man accused of murdering his uncle, the defendant, Daniel Cierzan, listened as an audio recording of his father,