Housing laws leave city little say-so
October 6, 2023
The kinds of projects that the Santa Clarita City Council and city officials have worried about for years — proposals for relatively large-scale developments over which they have no real
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Cities suing over bail get case moved
October 4, 2023
A group of cities suing the L.A. County Superior Court system seeking to stop the courts from re-implementing the emergency bail system obtained an order Wednesday to move the case
L.A. County to receive $15.6 million grant to fight ‘smash-and-grabs’
October 4, 2023
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is set to receive a $15.6 million grant from Gov. Gavin Newsom put forth in an effort to combat rising retail theft and crime
County announces Chiquita Canyon progress; residents want to know when smell will get better
October 3, 2023
Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger delivered two bits of news to Castaic and Val Verde residents Monday: Residents in a certain radius near the landfill who’ve been impacted by the odors
Schiavo, Wilk claim victory despite water bill’s defeat
October 3, 2023
After languishing on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for 17 days, Assembly Bill 1631, an effort co-authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and Sen. Scott Wilk meant as the latest tool in
City leaders voice support for lawsuit challenging new bail policies
October 2, 2023
A dozen cities upset by the court’s emergency bail order, which essentially eliminates cash-bail requirements for felonies with bail amounts listed at $50,000 or less, are suing to seek an
Barger announces grants for residents impacted by Chiquita Canyon
October 2, 2023
In what is called a “first step” to help those afflicted by a sulfurous stench emanating from Chiquita Canyon Landfill, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced how residents can get
Metro board announces more SCV service for AV Line
September 29, 2023
Commuting in and out of the Santa Clarita Valley will be getting a little bit easier, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s announcement Thursday of expanded local Metro train routes on the
Feinstein dies at 90; U.S. senator had supported SCV in battle against Cemex
September 29, 2023
By Signal Staff U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death at age 90 on Friday drew recollections from local elected officials who described her as a groundbreaking leader who helped many other
County OKs 6 homes in Canyon Country
September 28, 2023
A land owner who’s been fighting L.A. County for years over how he wants to develop his 20-acre plot south of Sand Canyon Road and Sierra Highway got his approval
Weste asks Santa Clarita to look into city prosecutor
September 27, 2023
Not long after the city of Santa Clarita took a moment of silence Tuesday in memory of Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident and Palmdale sheriff’s deputy who was
City to fight ‘war on the suburbs’ without Cal Cities
September 27, 2023
A debate over whether Santa Clarita should rejoin a 125-year-old statewide advocacy group renewed the discussion over the City Council’s growing frustration with legislation coming from Sacramento and what
Board of Supervisors adjourns in honor of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer
September 26, 2023
News release At the close of Tuesday’s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Kathryn Barger honored the memory of L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer during adjournments.
City to look at $200K for new bus signs
September 26, 2023
As part of an upgrade to its new website, santaclarita.gov, the Santa Clarita City Council is also expected to spend around $200,000 to replace nearly 700 QR code bus signs
Garcia appointed to bicameral conference committee on NDAA
September 25, 2023
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was appointed to the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve bicameral differences in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This
County expected to OK tribal monitoring for eastside development
September 25, 2023
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to approve a six-home development on unincorporated land in Canyon Country, with a condition — a tribal monitor is required to
Santa Clarita ends Cal Cities membership over advocacy dispute
September 23, 2023
The city of Santa Clarita has ended its membership in the League of California Cities after city officials let the regional advocacy group know it was withholding dues over ongoing
Garcia issues statement on Ukraine aid
September 21, 2023
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has released a statement outlining conditional requirements that must be met for his support of any more American tax dollars being sent
Schiavo, Wilk discuss optimism, plans for their districts
September 21, 2023
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, gave an update this week regarding legislation he coauthored on Cemex and a pair of education bills, as well as a lesson he’s learned
Planning to consider cell tower, tattoo studio
September 18, 2023
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission isn’t expected to resolve a months-old request to put another wireless tower in Saugus at its Tuesday meeting, but there is a recommendation for a