Politics/Govt

Super 8 to resume regular operations

The Super 8 hotel in Canyon Country will no longer serve as a temporary shelter for homeless people after May 31.   Bridge to Home operates the location through Project Roomkey â€“ a statewide effort

Senate Republican Caucus changes begin under Wilk

Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has led the Senate Republican Caucus for six weeks. He met with The Signal Monday to discuss the changes he’s initiated during that time to make Senate

Garcia: Bipartisanship is a ‘challenge’

Rep. Michael Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, met with the editorial board of The Signal recently. The in-person meeting held at The Signal’s newsroom was the congressman’s first meeting with The Signal.  Garcia talked about his experience trying

Legislation aimed at fraud moves ahead

Legislation tackling fraud in state unemployment claims authored by state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is headed to the California State Senate Appropriations Committee next month after successfully passing through the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

Metro approves $679.4 million for I-5 project

By Signal Staff  The L.A. County Metro board of directors approved a $679.4 million total budget for the Interstate 5 North County Enhancement Project in the Santa Clarita Valley on

Sierra West, MetroWalk developments get council approval

Santa Clarita City Council members gave the green light Tuesday to Sierra West â€” an 83-unit, five-story assisted living and memory care facility in Newhall â€” and MetroWalk, a 498-unit residential development in Canyon Country.  Councilwoman Marsha McLean voted to approve both projects after raising concerns about their architectural styles. 

New city program makes millions available for rental assistance

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved Tuesday establishing a financial assistance program for the city’s low- and moderate-income renters. Residents seeking support with paying their rent must apply with the city during a 30-day application period starting April 1.   During a brief discussion at

I-5 widening, improvements may start this summer

Construction on the Interstate 5 corridor in the Santa Clarita Valley may start as early as this summer, pending approval from Metro’s board of directors Thursday.   The $679 million project

Garcia tours Henry Mayo vaccine clinic

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, toured the vaccination clinic at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday to see how the clinic operates and take questions from health care workers.  Garcia expressed optimism as hospital officials

City Council to decide fate of two development projects

Two proposed developments recommended for approval by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission last month will be before the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday.   MetroWalk – a proposed residential development project

City Council to discuss rental assistance program

Santa Clarita City Council members will revisit Tuesday establishing a rental assistance program for Santa Clarita’s low- and moderate-income renters.   The program would use $6.3 million in federal dollars – part