Costco still seeks second spot in SCV
May 6, 2021
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor After plans fell through for a $100 million mall expansion that would have brought a second Costco to the Santa Clarita Valley, representatives from
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Valladares’ elections bill passes Assembly
May 6, 2021
A bill to address foreign involvement in state and local elections passed the state Assembly with unanimous support Thursday. Assembly Bill 319, authored by Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, would authorize the California
PHOTOS | Santa Clarita residents contribute to Canyon Country Community Center mural project
May 6, 2021
Los Angeles-based artist Katy Krantz is creating a ceramic tile wall mural in the courtyard at the new Canyon Country Community Center. The 5-by-50-foot mural, which will feature tiles created
Deputies respond to report of gunpoint assault in Canyon Country
May 6, 2021
A report of a gunpoint assault in Canyon Country prompted a rapid response from law enforcement officials late Thursday afternoon. The report of an assault was received shortly after 4 p.m. near
Vehicle slams into side of Canyon Country firehouse
May 6, 2021
A vehicle reportedly slammed into the side of a Canyon Country firehouse early Thursday morning, but the crash did not result in any injuries. The traffic collision involving Station 132 was reported
Hart district to remain in blended learning for remainder of the year
May 5, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley public junior high and high school students will remain in the blended learning model — two days a week of in-person instruction — for the remainder of the year, William S. Hart Union High
Planning commissioners recommend historic preservation code change
May 5, 2021
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend amending the city’s historic preservation code to allow owners of sites designated historic by the state or the federal government to apply for historic preservation grant funding from the city
City previews balanced budget
May 5, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council convened Tuesday evening to hear an overview of the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Ken Striplin presented the budget’s highlights during the hourlong meeting.
Saugus man accused of sexual abuse returns to court
May 5, 2021
A Saugus man arrested on suspicion of continuous sexual abuse of a child and committing lewd acts on a child returned to court this week. Investigators have alleged that 30-year-old
Chamber to host State of the County at Six Flags
May 5, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the return of its annual State of the County event to be held in person at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The
Two fires reported off Highway 14, Fire Department quickly responds
May 5, 2021
First responders were called to the scene of at least two separate brush fire incidents that broke out Wednesday afternoon near Highway 14, one in Newhall and the other in Agua Dulce.
Parks commissioners to hear new Canyon Country Community Center programming plan
May 4, 2021
The new Canyon Country Community Center is still under construction, but that hasn’t slowed event and activity programming efforts. The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission on Thursday evening will receive “an overview of the site,
SCV felony suspects return to court
May 4, 2021
Two individuals accused of having committed felonies within the Santa Clarita Valley returned to court this week. Kai Sommers A Santa Clarita man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl
Man pleads no contest to domestic violence, child abuse
May 4, 2021
A man who pleaded no contest to committing child abuse and domestic violence after illegally entering a Saugus home last year is set to be sentenced next week on the two felony
Hart governing board returns to in-person meetings, set to discuss reducing credits for graduation
May 4, 2021
During their first in-person meeting of the year, William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members are planning to hear public comments under a new format Wednesday, as well as discuss
Arraignment continued for estranged husband accused of murdering Michelle Dorsey
May 4, 2021
For the second time since his arrest, Michelle Dorsey’s estranged husband — who is accused of having killed his wife in her Saugus home last month — had a continuation of his arraignment. James Dorsey, 41, has
County to reallocate COVID-19 relief funds
May 4, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday aimed at reallocating remaining COVID-19 relief funds. A report conducted by the CEO on these funds identified $102.1 million
Prominent personal injury lawyer sues LASD over bank robbery response
May 4, 2021
By Perry SmithSignal Managing Editor A partner at one of Santa Clarita’s most prominent personal injury firms is suing the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station over deputies’ response to a bank
L.A. County moves to yellow tier; reopenings expected Thursday
May 4, 2021
Los Angeles County’s continually declining COVID-19 cases have met the threshold to move into the least-restrictive, yellow tier this week, allowing for more businesses to reopen starting Thursday. California Department of
Santa Clarita man reported missing, found
May 4, 2021
A Santa Clarita man reported missing Sunday has been found, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit. Romeo Silvano, 74, was last seen at