County library gets $5 million to upgrade WiFi
May 29, 2018
News release issued by the Los Angeles County Library Public computers and Wi-Fi access are among the most used library resources in LA County, but internet connection
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Acton-Agua Dulce school board member, lawyer Larry Layton dies of heart failure
May 28, 2018
Family and friends of Acton-Agua Dulce education official Larry Layton confirmed his death over the weekend due to heart failure. He was 75. Layton was a member of the governing
Hill addresses missing disclosure form as primary vote draws near
May 28, 2018
The candidate leading the fundraising race for the 25th Congressional District addressed a concern raised over a disclosure form Monday. Katie Hill, who had $1,403,601 in the war chest for
Body cameras discussion to continue for Board of Supervisors
May 25, 2018
At the next Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, an $84 million plan in support of body-worn cameras for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be further discussed.
Violations of city’s cannabis ordinance can lead to fines, court time
May 25, 2018
In April, the City of Santa Clarita formally prohibited commercial land uses associated with cannabis and regulating home cultivation. Home growers in violation of the new law, which went into
Board of Supervisors to vote on $20 million for mentally ill veterans
May 25, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be voting Tuesday on a motion to allocate $20 million to help mentally ill veterans experiencing homelessness. The motion, authored by Supervisors
Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss veterans with mental illness, domestic violence shelter provisions
May 24, 2018
Next Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting will commence at 1 p.m. due to the Memorial Day holiday. The meeting plans to cover using $15 million to help homeless veterans with
SCV officials show support, solidarity with Armenian people
May 24, 2018
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus on Thursday. The 114-member bipartisan group is in association with the Armenian National Committee of America and coordinates advocacy for stronger
Businesses, officials sound off on new county fee
May 24, 2018
A countywide business registration program that affects businesses in unincorporated areas is drawing the ire of residents. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Feb. 13 to
Acosta heading to Charlotte to honor late son at NASCAR race
May 24, 2018
Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, will be going to Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina this Memorial Day weekend for a NASCAR tribute to his late son. As part of
City’s Legislative Committee to meet to discuss proposed state bills
May 23, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee will meet Friday to discuss proposed state legislation that may affect the city at large. The proposed bills are: Assembly Bill 1734, which
Knight’s SECRET act for security clearances signed into law
May 23, 2018
Legislation to revise security clearance processes, authored by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency (SECRET)
County supervisors approve ordinance for granny flats, delay CDBG discussion
May 22, 2018
County supervisors approved housing rules Tuesday as a way to provide options for homeowners and perhaps help alleviate L.A. County’s housing crisis. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
City Council will discuss Tax Fairness Act, electric vehicles, state legislation
May 22, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council plans to hold hearings on electric vehicle charging stations and the Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act of 2018, an initiative that proposes to amend the
City Council to discuss price of several properties, including Central Park
May 22, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council plans to hold a closed session meeting today to discuss negotiations of several properties that include 380 acres of an address matching that of
L.A. County to discuss community development block grants
May 21, 2018
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors plans to discuss its 2018-19 action plan for community development block grants Tuesday. This year, CDBG funds available for the county and participating
VIDEO: 25th Congressional District candidates speak to The Signal
May 21, 2018
As ballots go out for the California primary, the candidates for the 25th Congressional District spoke in exclusive video interviews with The Signal. Democratic challengers Katie Hill, Jess Phoenix and
SCV residents can donate to Red Cross May 21 to June 15
May 21, 2018
From May 21 to June 15, the American Red Cross will be taking volunteer donors at two Santa Clarita locations to help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.
Santa Clarita recognized National Bike Week with ‘Cycling Bear’
May 21, 2018
The Santa Clarita City Council hosted a dedication ceremony on Friday morning to celebrate a public art addition to one of the City’s busiest trails. The Santa Clarita Cycling Bear,
Veterans benefits presentation to be held at SCV Senior Center next month
May 18, 2018
The SCV Senior Center Veterans Committee will host a free veterans benefits presentation on June 6. The event will be at 10 a.m. at the SCV Senior Center. Stewart Liff,