Deadline approaching for student journalism awards
May 2, 2019
The Signal is gearing up for its annual journalism awards ceremony and asking for student submissions. Each year, The Signal hosts the event, in partnership with the William S. Hart
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Fire Department hosts regional search and rescue drill
May 2, 2019
Southern California Urban Search and Rescue teams gathered at the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Del Valle Training Center in Castaic this week for a joint training exercise called “Southern
Deputies arrest parolee in Saugus
May 2, 2019
Sheriff’s Department deputies Wednesday afternoon arrested a parolee who was wanted out of Orange County for a no-bail warrant. Deputies received word that a wanted suspect, Jonathan Flinn, 37, of
SCV Water head backs governor’s plan for one tunnel, not two
May 2, 2019
One tunnel or two tunnels — the state’s plan to overhaul the crumbling water conveyance system that brings Northern California water to Southern California is all right with local water
Illegal Dumping bill passes State Senate and heads to Assembly
May 2, 2019
Legislation by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, seeking to increase penalties and expand the enforcement of existing laws against illegal dumping unanimously passed the state Senate Thursday. “The High Desert
City release Amgen Tour of California race street closures
May 2, 2019
The city of Santa Clarita announced Thursday street closures that will take place during the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday, May 18. The much-anticipated men’s and women’s races will
UPDATE: Mother and three kids hurt in crash on Soledad “blind curve”
May 2, 2019
By Jim Holt & Caleb Lunetta Three children and their mother were injured in a solo-vehicle rollover crash on Soledad Canyon Road, near Highway 14, and the children were airlifted
Robber grabs cell phone at Canyon Country bus stop
May 2, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies are following up on a mid-afternoon robbery at a Canyon Country bus stop Thursday in which a man snatched a cell phone from someone and fled. The
For the sixth year, West Ranch students launch weather balloon into stratosphere
May 2, 2019
Honors astronomy students at West Ranch High School watched their high-altitude weather balloon reach far up into the sky following its launch on campus Thursday. The launch took place at
Deputies rescue man threatening to jump from bridge
May 2, 2019
Less than 24 hours after Supervisor Kathryn Barger told a large group in Valencia about the need for more mental evaluation teams given their effectiveness in responding to mental health
Motorcyclist hurt in crash near Via Princessa
May 2, 2019
A motorcyclist was hurt and taken to the hospital early Thursday morning following a collision with a motor vehicle. The traffic collision happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. in the southbound
Report of mentally ill person triggers ‘soft lockdown’ at Mitchell Elementary
May 2, 2019
Mitchell Community Elementary School was placed under a self-initiated “soft lockdown” Thursday morning. The temporary lockdown happened about 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Community Elementary School on Goodvale Road, in Canyon
Circle of Hope hires new executive director
May 2, 2019
Circle of Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Santa Clarita Valley families in their battles with cancer, announced the hiring of a new executive director. Current board member and long-time
Small grass fire reported near Auto Center Drive
May 2, 2019
Firefighters were dispatched to a small grass fire shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday in the wash behind the new Porsche dealership near Auto Center Drive in Valencia. “This is a
SUSD seeks community members to assist on Measure EE Oversight Committee
May 1, 2019
With the terms ending for six sitting members, and the resignation of one additional member, the Saugus Union School District is looking for seven new community members who wish to
SCV Education Foundation hosts 35th Annual Teacher Tribute
May 1, 2019
In a night filled with tributes to educators and the emcee making a grand entrance dressed as the Queen of England, the SCV Education Foundation hosted the 35th annual Teacher
Saugus drama department ramps up to first-ever Forum performance
May 1, 2019
As they gathered in their drama classroom Wednesday morning, the students of the Saugus High School drama department said they could feel the anticipation leading up to the night’s debut
Deputies investigate collision at Sierra Highway, Via Princessa
May 1, 2019
By Jim Holt & Perry Smith The Signal A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Sierra Highway near Via Princessa and taken to the hospital early Wednesday evening. The
Barger hones in on homelessness, mental health
May 1, 2019
Homelessness was once again a central topic in this year’s State of the County address, this time with a heavy focus on mental health. In her third State of the
Two arrested for DUI, both from the same car
May 1, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies arrested two young men on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol who were, allegedly, in the same car. The arrests began with a phone call