SCV student pushes limits to help others
July 27, 2020
West Ranch High School rising senior Emily Chang has spent the past few years pushing her limits and helping others. “I’m very privileged, and I never really had to force
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CHP attempts to use spike strip in pursuit ending in Santa Clarita
July 27, 2020
While spike strips didn’t make the stop, California Highway Patrol officers ultimately arrested a man on suspicion of car theft after a pursuit on Interstate 5 and State Route 126
SCV sees 34 additional COVID-19 cases
July 26, 2020
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced Sunday 1,703 additional COVID-19 cases countywide, along with 10 new deaths, bringing the total to 173,995 and 4,360, respectively. However, officials warned
Lend a helping hand in a pandemic
July 26, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has upended everyday life, including how and where one can volunteer. But the desire for people to give back has not changed for many in the Santa
Getting ready for fire season in SoCal
July 26, 2020
Wildfire season is upon us. With the build up of dry vegetation in the summer heat, along with hot, dry winds, fueling these fires, it’s extremely dangerous and challenging for
LAPD officer from Santa Clarita dies after battle with COVID-19
July 25, 2020
The family of Valentin “Val” Martinez, a Santa Clarita resident and Los Angeles Police Department officer, is in mourning this week after the 45-year-old died from complications with COVID-19. A
Officials warn of contact tracing scam plaguing COVID-19-riddled communities
July 25, 2020
Los Angeles County officials are warning residents about an ongoing scam that involves con artists posing as health officials who offer contact tracing. Both the L.A. County Department of Public
SCV under air quality alert for Sunday
July 25, 2020
Air quality officials issued an alert for the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The area of concern includes the Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita sees its total case number increase by 27
July 25, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley saw the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in both unincorporated and incorporated communities increase by 27 in the last day, bringing its total number of cases to
Deputies: Bus passenger had fishing pole, not rifle
July 25, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a possible person with a rifle on a bus on Saturday, which wound up being a fishing pole. The call
City offers free hazardous waste disposal
July 24, 2020
The city of Santa Clarita is offering to dispose of any hazardous and/or electronic waste residents may have during a roundup event next week. The Household Hazardous/E-Waste Roundup is set
Demonstrators push for defending, not defunding the police
July 24, 2020
With signs that read “defend the police,” a group of about 80 people waved American flags on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway during a pro-law enforcement rally
July 20-24: Newsom pública pautas para peluquerías, las escuelas locales formalizan los retornos a clases
July 24, 2020
Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Nota del editor: La cobertura en español de Signal pasará de informes diarios a resúmenes semanales de las historias más importantes y se publicará
Developments in SCV make progress amid pandemic
July 24, 2020
By Emily Alvarenga and Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writers The coronavirus pandemic has upended many business sectors and has halted many everyday activities over the past months, but construction has
Garcia shares first 60 days in Congress
July 24, 2020
From public safety to possible stimulus checks and the future of schools reopening, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, provided Thursday a recap of his first 60 days in office with
Newsom announces additional safeguards for essential workers
July 24, 2020
With an ongoing pandemic and surge in COVID-19 cases, California is doubling down on safeguards to protect essential workers, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. “We demanded even with our stay-at-home
SCV sees 32-case increase in past 24 hours
July 24, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley saw the number of COVID-19 diagnoses grow by 32 in the past day, according to a report released Friday by the Los Angeles County Department of
Firefighters extinguish car fire, clear freeway
July 24, 2020
Firefighters were called to extinguish a car fire and clear Interstate 5 on Friday. The vehicle fire was first reported at 12:14 p.m. just north of the I-5 and Highway
First responders called to reported rollover crash on Highway 14
July 24, 2020
First responders were called to the scene of a rollover crash on Highway 14 on Friday. The collision occurred near the Newhall Avenue exit at approximately noon. The initial report
Deputies investigate non-injury shooting in Canyon Country (VIDEO)
July 24, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in Canyon Country around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Shortly before midnight, deputies were called to the 27900 block of