COC hosts City Council candidate forum
October 16, 2024
Three Santa Clarita City Council candidates discussed the future of the city at an Oct. 8 forum at College of the Canyons’ Intercultural Center, sharing their thoughts around topics like
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Legislators, residents reiterate call for emergency declaration over landfill problems
October 15, 2024
Castaic resident Jennifer Elkins said Tuesday she feels bad when she drops her daughter off at Live Oak Elementary, because she can smell the problems from Chiquita Canyon Landfill, and
Castaic Area Town Council seeks candidates
October 14, 2024
While there’s plenty going on in Castaic right now, between landfill problems and future projects for the west side of the Santa Clarita Valley, there doesn’t seem to be much
Housing project gets county approval for land use near Six Flags
October 14, 2024
The first step in FivePoint’s plan to bring more homes to the Santa Clarita Valley was approved last week by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, with 723 acres of
No ETA yet for meetings on Highway 14 work
October 14, 2024
About one month after Caltrans and LA Metro abruptly canceled a long-awaited scoping meeting for work on Highway 14, there’s been little explanation or discussion for when those talks might
Candidates discuss Sacramento, DC at Signal forum
October 11, 2024
Three candidates seeking to be the Santa Clarita Valley’s representatives in the state Assembly, state Senate and in the nation’s Capitol spoke at a candidate forum Thursday hosted by The
Ayala, Burkhart talk issues in Signal candidate forum
October 11, 2024
Two candidates for the Santa Clarita City Council’s 1st District race answered questions Thursday from The Signal during a candidate forum at Grace Baptist Church in Saugus. Patsy Ayala and
Obama admonishes Black men over tepid support for Harris
October 11, 2024
By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer Former President Barack Obama on Thursday addressed concerns among Black men who are hesitant to support the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting such
Trump stumps in Pennsylvania, plans rally in Coachella
October 10, 2024
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer SCRANTON, Pa. — Speaking to large audiences in two working-class communities on Thursday, former President Donald Trump described how he would put more money back in
Garcia, Schiavo pen bipartisan letter over landfill
October 9, 2024
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, have penned a bipartisan letter from elected officials at the state and federal level asking Gov. Gavin Newsom for a
TMU eyes plans for ‘landmark’ chapel
October 9, 2024
The church that oversees The Master’s University is looking ahead at its centennial celebration in a few years with plans to build a massive chapel and campus upgrades, according to
Garcia honored with George “Buck” Gillispie Congressional Award
October 9, 2024
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was honored with the 38th Annual George “Buck” Gillispie Congressional Award by the Blinded American Veterans Foundation for his continued leadership and
COC board candidates top local education campaign fundraising
October 8, 2024
Of the six school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, candidates running to sit on the governing board overseeing College of the Canyons raised the most funds of anyone, by
Local politicians talk differences with Trinity government students
October 8, 2024
Government students at Trinity Classical Academy had the chance on Thursday to ask Santa Clarita Valley elected officials and other local politicians about some of the key issues the country
The Signal’s election forum set for Thursday
October 8, 2024
By Signal Staff The Signal is hosting the second of its free candidate forums on Thursday to provide the community an opportunity to meet the candidates for various local offices.
Arts Commission to discuss potential artist housing
October 8, 2024
Following up on plans that have been in the works since prior to the pandemic, the Santa Clarita Arts Commission is now looking for partners on housing for working artists.
FEMA director: Enough money for Hurricane Milton, not rest of year
October 8, 2024
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the agency has enough resources to deal with Hurricane Milton, expected to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast
Santa Clarita to look at $2.3M for parks, library security
October 7, 2024
Weeks after city residents complained to Santa Clarita City Hall about their safety and security concerns after witnessing daytime evidence of drug use and addiction at a Valencia park, the
Swap meet owner announces closure date
October 7, 2024
The Santa Clarita Swap Meet at the Saugus Speedway is closing down Oct. 27, according to the owner of the land, Doug Bonelli. Bonelli said he’s been trying to close
County, Chiquita claim court win in landfill fight
October 4, 2024
Los Angeles County and Chiquita Canyon Landfill announced a victory in court Friday over Santa Clarita Valley residents’ second unsuccessful try to close the Castaic facility in the courts, this