Lancaster man accused of DUI causing injury in Wednesday pileup
A Lancaster man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury in connection with a Wednesday crash on Highway 14 in which five people…
Sheriff’s officials say deputy shot by pellet gun; incident under investigation
Sheriff’s Department officials released new details in the story of a Lancaster Sheriff’s Station deputy injured in a shooting Wednesday, which also prompted a response from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…
SCV Sheriff's deputies roll north to help with search for gunman who shot and wounded a deputy there. Signal photo, Bob Block.
SCV Sheriff’s deputies respond to Lancaster deputy wounded in shooting
News of a Lancaster deputy shot in the shoulder Wednesday prompted a swift response by local sheriff’s deputies, some of whom drove to Lancaster to help if they could. “We’re…
Case tossed against man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home
Prosecutors, citing insufficient evidence, have tossed out the case against a Lancaster man accused of being armed with a box cutter when he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home last…
LASD car. Signal file photo.
Man accused of breaking into ex’s home armed with box cutter
A Lancaster man accused of being armed with a box cutter when he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.…
California Highway Patrol officers take a man into custody on the 18300 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country following a high-speed pursuit that originated in the Antelope Valley Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal
High-speed pursuit ends in Canyon Country
California Highway Patrol officers apprehended a suspect on Sierra Highway, near Dolan Way, after being led on a high-speed pursuit that originated in the Antelope Valley late Tuesday night. Shortly…
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Man accused of killing LASD sergeant appears in court
The man accused of killing sheriff’s Sgt. Steven Owen in 2016 appeared briefly in court Thursday and was ordered to return to court next month for a pre-trial hearing. Trenton…
Briana Macias with Homayoun Daryani, owner of Persia Lounge & Restaurant where she worked.
Local restaurant staffer murdered, mourned by coworkers
Owners and staff of a popular Newhall restaurant are mourning the loss of their coworker 25-year-old Briana Macias, who was found murdered late last month in Montebello. Shortly after 8…
Alleged road rager follows motorist 10 miles, hits car with bat
An alleged incident of road rage led one motorist to bash the car of a fellow motorist after following the victim for 10 miles, sheriff’s deputies reported. Santa Clarita Valley…
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash that killed four people Nov. 1 on Interstate 5, near Calgrove Boulevard. Rick McClure | For The Signal
Four-year-old boy identified as fourth fatality in fiery crash
The fourth and final person killed in a fiery crash that happened a month ago has been identified as a 4-year-old boy. Investigator Adrian Salgado of the Los Angeles County…
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash that killed four people Nov. 1 on Interstate 5, near Calgrove Boulevard. Rick McClure | For The Signal
Mother and son among the four killed in fiery crash last month
While coroner investigators have identified three of four people killed in a fiery fatal crash that happened a month ago, they are still trying to confirm the identity of a…
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Hanging victim identified as Lancaster man
The man whose body was found hanging in a field Thursday in a remote area of Bouquet Canyon Road near Agua Dulce has been identified as 53-year-old Michael Husher of…
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Parolee accused of killing sergeant sees arraignment postponed
A parolee accused of killing Sheriff’s Sgt. Steven Owen and ordered in June to stand trial for murder saw his scheduled arraignment on that charge put off until November. Trenton…
Date rape suspect appears briefly in court
A Saugus man who was ordered last fall to stand trial on a charge of felony date rape appeared briefly Wednesday in a Lancaster courtroom. Brady John Wood, now 21,…
Site west of Neenach where more than 19,000 homes are proposed in Centennial Specific Plan. photo for the Signal by Jeff Zimmerman
Public hearing on Centennial project at two locations
Residents wanting a say in plans to build more than 19,000 homes near the Kern County line —  but worried about the long commute into Los Angeles for the public…
Site west of Neenach where more than 19,000 homes are proposed in Centennial Specific Plan. photo for the Signal by Jeff Zimmerman
Remote location set up in Lancaster for public meeting on Centennial
Residents wanting a say in the plan to build more than 19,000 homes at the Kern County line -- Â but worried about the long commute into Los Angeles for…
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UPDATE: Lancaster man killed in solo crash on Sierra Highway ID’d
A Lancaster man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning after his car hit a concrete pole on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. The deceased man was…
Lancaster man allegedly caught with birth certificates accused of forgery
A Lancaster man was arrested on suspicion of forgery and Identity theft this past weekend after he was allegedly caught with the birth certificates of several children. The suspect,…
scene of fatal crash.
Fatal crash victim identified as Lancaster resident
Officials with the county Coroner’s Office identified the man killed in Tuesday’s fiery fatal crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road as 28-year-old Bradley Smith, of Lancaster. Smith was pronounced…
Canyon junior Cebastian Arriaga leads off second base during the team's 3-2 loss to Lancaster on February 28, 2018, at Canyon. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
Canyon baseball unable to capitalize in loss to Lancaster
Canyon’s offense had chances aplenty Wednesday afternoon against Lancaster. On two separate occasions, the Cowboys moved runners to second and third with nobody out. But sloppy defense resulted in a…
