New City Council candidates announce run
June 11, 2018
Several candidates have filed to run in the race to unseat three City Council incumbents up for reelection. Councilman Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and Mayor Laurene Weste,
Politics/Govt
Politics/Govt
Castaic Town Council asks residents about cityhood on Facebook poll
June 8, 2018
An unofficial Facebook poll by the Castaic Area Town Council sought input from Castaic residents this week on a question of governance: to incorporate or not to incorporate. A question
Grant to help build truck lane, HOV lane in SCV
June 8, 2018
Congestion on the I-5 may be reduced, thanks to a newly awarded federal $47 million grant to Metro to build truck lanes and extend High-Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool, lanes running
Hill, Knight to face off in November
June 6, 2018
Katie Hill came out on top of the three Democratic challengers to Congressman Steve Knight’s seat for the 25th Congressional District race after Tuesday’s primary. Hill garnered 20.2 percent of
UPDATE: Residents choose in several primary races
June 5, 2018
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Jess Phoenix and the final results of the polls. SCV residents went to the polls Tuesday to determine
Santa Clarita Transit seeks public input
June 5, 2018
News release issued by the city of Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita Transit will be hosting a series of community workshops where residents are invited to voice their opinion
Law raising age to 21 for shotgun, rifle sales passes state Senate
June 4, 2018
A California law raising the age to buy a shotgun or rifle from age 18 to 21 passed the Senate on May 29. Now it heads to the Assembly for
Witnesses of pets in hot cars encouraged to call law enforcement
June 4, 2018
Since it took effect in early 2017, a California law that allows citizens to legally smash car windows to save pets trapped in hot, parked cars hasn’t seen much exercise,
‘Coffee with Castaic Town Council’ meetings to begin
June 4, 2018
The Castaic Area Town Council will begin holding regular coffee meetings with their constituents at It’s a Grind Cafe from 5-7 p.m. All will be at the same location and
Castaic Council member resigns
June 4, 2018
Castaic Area Town Councilman Jim Idleman resigned from his position via email Sunday. Council member Jeff Preach claimed at the end of the May 16 meeting that Idleman, who represents
38th Assembly Candidates to face off during primary
June 1, 2018
Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, and Democratic Party challenger Christy Smith are the only candidates on the ballot for the 38th Assembly District in the primary set for June 5.
Planning takes another look at city’s east side
June 1, 2018
Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission plans Tuesday to discuss an annexation that no longer includes land from Cemex. Previously, the council tried to annex land to which Cemex had disputed mineral
Knight’s office vandalized in April
June 1, 2018
Congressman Steve Knight’s office in Santa Clarita was vandalized April 11, according to Knight’s office and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials, who confirmed the incident Friday. A report
Stern bill with gun restrictions for juvenile offenders passes Senate
June 1, 2018
The state Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1281, the Juvenile Gun Safety Act by Sen. Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, on Thursday. The bill, supported by law enforcement and student activist
VIDEO: Santa Clarita Valley residents: get ready to vote June 5
May 31, 2018
California’s June 5 Primary election is fast-approaching, and while SCV residents can rely on whatever winds up in their mailbox for their decision, The Signal also took a look at
City to operate libraries starting July 1 with 30 new positions
May 31, 2018
The city of Santa Clarita is set to take back full control of its library system July 1 with 30 new positions being filed. The city currently contracts with Library
Santa Clarita ranked most business-friendly city
May 31, 2018
The city of Santa Clarita was ranked the most business-friendly city in the county by the Los Angeles County Business Federation. Known as BizFed, the organization released results of a
Donut exhibit headed to City Hall this summer
May 31, 2018
City of Santa Clarita officials donut want people to miss the new art exhibit, titled “Donuts,” that will soon be shown at City Hall. The exhibit is on display from
Area residents, Chiquita Canyon landfill, county in mire of lawsuits
May 30, 2018
As Los Angeles County and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill prepare to go head to head with two lawsuits, residents of the affected Val Verde area remain in the fray
Bill for mental health passes Assembly with Supervisors’ support
May 30, 2018
A state bill to help the mental health crisis passed the Assembly floor on Wednesday with support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It now moves to the