Santa Clarita rescinds curfew after ACLU letter
June 4, 2020
Santa Clarita city officials rescinded a curfew order after reviewing a letter received from the ACLU about a concern over the legality of the city’s curfew, which had been set
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Protests under way in SCV; officers investigate ‘suspicious device’
June 4, 2020
By Signal Staff The Signal will have live updates here and on video our Facebook page: facebook.com/signalscv. After several hundred protesters gathered for what had been a peaceful afternoon demonstration
Newsom signs executive order for in-person voting in November
June 3, 2020
In-person voting opportunities for the Nov. 3 General Election will take place, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom in his latest executive order. The directive offers election officials a window of
SCV groups behind Saturday protest say they have nothing planned for Thursday
June 3, 2020
The group of young adults that arranged the Black Lives Matter protest Saturday, which brought out hundreds of protesters, says they do not have any protests planned in the Santa
County registrar announces certified election results for 25th District
June 2, 2020
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, led the 25th Congressional District special general election in Los Angeles County by more than 11,000 votes, according to certified results released Monday. Los Angeles
SCV on alert: City responds to protest rumors
June 2, 2020
While protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, continue around the country, the demonstrations also continue in Santa Clarita,
Black Lives Matter protesters hold down street corners, have peaceful resolution with deputies
May 30, 2020
Hundreds of people ranging in age and color of skin marched in Santa Clarita on Saturday to protest the death of George Floyd, the black man who was killed by
Garcia urges Newsom to grant variance for communities in North L.A. County
May 28, 2020
After a week in office, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to grant a variance for northern communities in Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, for
City Council pauses district-based transition until public gatherings OK’d
May 27, 2020
Santa Clarita’s transition from at-large to district-based elections for City Council might not happen in time for November as originally intended, council members discussed Tuesday. The City Council voted 3-2
PHOTO: ‘Sound the Horn’
May 21, 2020
Santa Clarita Transit participated with transportation partners nationwide to support transit employees and other essential workers across the country working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. As part
House welcomes Garcia after special election win
May 19, 2020
After more than a yearlong campaign, Republican Mike Garcia joined the House on Tuesday as California’s newest 25th Congressional District representative — but the work is just beginning, and it
Lackey urges Newsom to allow barbers and beauticians to resume work
May 18, 2020
Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to allow barbers and beauticians to resume work under California’s second phase of reopening. In a May 14 letter, Lackey said
Smith calling for PPP loan extensions and flexibility
May 18, 2020
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and other California Assembly members are asking the state congressional delegation to grant loan extensions and flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program. The program has
Additional ballots counted for 25th special election
May 14, 2020
The ballot tally for the 25th Congressional District special election continued to gradually increase on Thursday for both Republican Mike Garcia and Democrat Christy Smith. Updated numbers on Thursday showed
Wilk, Lackey and other CA lawmakers calling for audit of state’s PPE contracts
May 14, 2020
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and other members of the Legislature are calling for an audit of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ contract for the procurement of personal
Smith congratulates Garcia in 25th special election
May 13, 2020
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, congratulated Republican Mike Garcia for his apparent victory in the race to fill the vacant House seat in the 25th Congressional District special election. “While
Villanueva, Supes discuss Sheriff’s Department budget gap
May 13, 2020
As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday, Sheriff Alex
Early results show Garcia in the lead with more than 55% of the vote
May 12, 2020
While it may take several days for the declaration of an official winner, early mail-in results Tuesday showed Republican Mike Garcia with a commanding lead against Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa
Supes to discuss tenant protection, Newhall Ranch project
May 11, 2020
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are set to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday. While Tuesday’s
Wilk, other senators urge Newsom to improve unemployment insurance claim processing
May 1, 2020
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reach a speedy resolution to improve unemployment processing of claims as millions of Californians continue to file for