While mental health issues remain a challenge nationwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement and medical experts discussed progress for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Mental Evaluation Teams at
A brush fire in Gorman reached 300 acres Monday afternoon, resulting in a second alarm by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies began evacuating
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported one additional death related to COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total in the Santa Clarita Valley to 44, according to Public Health’s latest figures. Due to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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