Vigil held in memory of weekend shooting victims
August 5, 2019
Following the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio this weekend, Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered Monday for a candlelight vigil. With candles in hand and peace signs in the air,
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Thousands without power after Edison outage
August 5, 2019
It’s estimated that about 7,000 Santa Clarita Valley residents are without power — mostly in the Saugus area, according to information available on Southern California Edison’s website . There are
Laemmle: construction of Newhall theater to continue despite rumors
August 5, 2019
Construction of the new Laemmle Theatres location in Old Town Newhall is continuing despite rumors of the arthouse cinema chain being up for sale, officials said Monday. “We’re continuing with
Kaiser offers contract proposal with pay increase
August 5, 2019
Kaiser Permanente announced Monday a proposal to unions representing more than 80,000 employees of the nonprofit health care company, which would offer annual pay increases, among other benefits. The message
Opening statements set for man accused in last year’s RV pursuit
August 5, 2019
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Tuesday in the case of alleged armed kidnapper Stephen Merle Houk, found hiding in the empty compartment of a rail car in Barstow at
‘5 fire’ burns 156 acres near Templin Highway
August 5, 2019
Officials with the Angeles National Forest expect the 5 fire to be fully contained by Monday afternoon, according to the forest’s official Twitter account.
Three suffer minor injuries in Saugus crash
August 5, 2019
Three people suffered minor injuries following a traffic collision on Golden Valley Road at Plum Canyon Road mid-afternoon Monday. The crash happened shortly 2:20 p.m., involving a pickup truck towing
Santa Clarita shares community recycling PSA
August 5, 2019
Green Santa Clarita, the city’s environmental protection division, is asking residents to be aware of what materials they place in waste bins to maximize recycling efforts. The city’s “green” agency
CBS Film Series explores pre revolutionary Iran with documentary and Q&A
August 4, 2019
The Congregation Beth Shalom Film Series explored pre-revolutionary Iran with a screening of the documentary “Before the Revolution.”
One lane of northbound 5 freeway to remain closed in response to 5 Fire
August 4, 2019
The 5 Fire has been halted at 156 acres, and is 80 percent contained, according to social media posts by Angeles National Forest officials.
150-acre brush fire breaks out following vehicle fire north of Castaic
August 3, 2019
UPDATE 7:30: The 5 Fire is has been held at 150 acres, with officials reporting 60 percent containment, according to Fire Information Officer for the Angeles Forest Nathan Judy. UPDATE
Outside money dominates race for 25th
August 2, 2019
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor A review of recently filed campaign finance reports indicate the 25th Congressional District is on track to have another multimillion-dollar congressional race, with a
Candidates discuss the green in grassroots
August 2, 2019
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Speaking to the candidates for the 25th Congressional District, one theme appears with consistency: Candidates acknowledge that anyone who wants to win the district
UPDATE: Brush fire from truck fire near Agua Dulce stopped
August 2, 2019
A truck fire at Escondido Canyon Road sparked a brush fire at the height of when, for many, is the time to commute home on the northbound lanes of Highway
Missing Kern County teen last seen in Valencia
August 2, 2019
A 17-year-old girl missing from Pine Mountain Club for nine days may have come to Valencia. Officers with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office made a public appeal this week looking
Secretary of State releases fundraising totals
August 2, 2019
The California Secretary of State’s office has released the most recent fundraising totals for the 2020 election cycle this week, meaning the public now has an opportunity to see how
Castaic Union School District ‘Welcome Wagon’ bus tours
August 2, 2019
Next week the Castaic Union School District Welcome Wagon will be touring the Castaic community to visit with students and their families. Castaic principals, administrators and school board members will
Castaic School District board set to participate in governance workshop
August 2, 2019
The board members of the Castaic Union School District are set to participate in a governance workshop facilitated by the California School Boards Association on Saturday. District officials said the
SCV Water to name ratepayer advocate
August 2, 2019
When local water officials went looking for the right firm to act as ratepayer advocate, they wanted someone to be the “voice of the little guy” when it comes to
Valencia man pleads not guilty to 3 counts of indecent exposure
August 2, 2019
A Valencia man arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure pleaded not guilty in court Friday. Luciano Novellino, 58, appeared in court at the Santa Clarita Courthouse where he entered his