A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy charged on suspicion of possessing child pornography returned to court Friday. Scott T. Rodriguez, an employee of LASD until he was dismissed from
Officials from the Los Angeles Superior Court announced Monday that media will be allowed into the courtroom next month during the sentencing of James Dorsey, a reversal of the bench’s
A Saugus man and Los Angeles City assistant fire chief arrested on suspicion of crashing his vehicle into a light pole and at least two other vehicles — one of
A man was placed in handcuffs following a felony traffic stop and gunpoint detention in Newhall on Monday. Just before 1 p.m. Monday, deputies near the corner of Railroad Avenue
Pilar Schiavo, a Chatsworth resident, announced Thursday she’s running to represent California’s 38th District in the state Assembly. The 38th Assembly District is currently represented by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, who is running
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the motorcycle rider killed in a traffic collision involving a big rig on the northbound lanes of Highway 14 Thursday evening as Johnny Christensen, 40. The Coroner’s Office had not determined a cause
Santa Clarita crime reports returned to “normal levels” in April, with a total of 220 Part-I crimes reported, a 30.5% decrease over the March 2021 figure (314), and very close to
Out of the ashes, a phoenix will rise. And just like their home’s namesake, the Palos family is doing just that. The family is in the process of rebuilding the home they
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to hold a special meeting to discuss a lawsuit that may put Santa Clarita voters in a position to elect their council members through district-based elections instead of the existing “at-large” method. The lawsuit, filed by Bay
California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state started recording population estimates, according to the state’s Department of Finance. Between January 2020 and January 2021, the
An alleged hit-and-run collision resulted in a woman being struck by a vehicle and emergency personnel being called to the scene in Canyon Country on Friday. The report of the collision was received on
Most businesses and activities will return to “usual operations” starting June 15 under new state public health guidelines released Friday morning. Capacity limitations and physical distancing will not be required for most business, including sectors outlined in
After previously passing a standing order in her courtroom to restrict access for the media and public, Judge Cynthia Ulfig is said to be reviewing her policy for the upcoming
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in Los Angeles County and swimming lessons resume just as summer begins, becoming familiar with water safety can make days spent by the pool more enjoyable. “Swimming lessons are essential,” said Nikki Miller, president of Academy
A motorcycle rider was killed in a traffic collision Thursday evening on the northbound side of Highway 14, near Newhall Avenue. A crash involving a motorcycle and big rig was
SCV Water is undertaking several planning efforts to ensure adequate long-term water quality and supplies. As part of this, SCV Water will hold the first part of a virtual public hearing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors earlier this month authorized the creation a veterans’ suicide review team to respond to “systemic concerns” related to suicidal behavior among veterans and recommend strategies to minimize the
The signature-gathering phase of a recall election for District Attorney George Gascón can begin, according to a letter obtained by The Signal on Thursday. The approval paves the way for opponents of the county’s top lawyer to begin collecting enough signatures
A pedestrian “dancing” on the northbound side of Highway 14 Thursday resulted in lanes of traffic coming to a standstill and a response by multiple California Highway Patrol Newhall officers. The call of the
A man was found dead early Thursday morning in Newhall, according to law enforcement officials. The cause of death remains under investigation, but Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies did