Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54
Activists assemble outside of Santa Clarita City Council chambers on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Crystal Duan/The Signal

Santa Clarita, Los Alamitos officials weigh in on reasons for opposing S.B. 54

After hearing public comment until 1 a.m., the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted on May 8 to oppose California sanctuary law and file a brief in support of the…

Roger Gitlin: Remembering Deputy Dave March
The story of Deputy David March, a Santa Clarita Valley resident killed in the line of duty, is one of nine stories shared by former L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley, in his recent released book, "Blue Lives Matter."

Roger Gitlin: Remembering Deputy Dave March

April 29 marked the 16th anniversary of the murder of Santa Clarita native son and Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, Dave March. As the drumbeat of the years slowly ebbs…

Alleged violations prompt Chiquita Canyon lawsuits
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200X200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic Nov. 2, 2016. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

Alleged violations prompt Chiquita Canyon lawsuits

Chiquita Canyon LLC, operator of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, has two pending lawsuits against Los Angeles County, one challenging the terms of its conditional use permit, another in response to a…

Quarterly Santa Clarita Transportation Summit takes place
From left, Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean, and Councilmember Bill Miranda participate in a Santa Clarita Valley transportation summit at City Hall on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Quarterly Santa Clarita Transportation Summit takes place

Transportation officials and local stakeholders met at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to discuss legislative and budget updates on the city and county levels. The Santa Clarita Valley Transportation Summit…

County rankings put Stevenson Ranch on top
A landscape overlooks Central Park and the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

County rankings put Stevenson Ranch on top

Los Angeles County ranked Stevenson Ranch ahead of Castaic, and then, Santa Clarita, in a look at cities and unincorporated communities this week.   A county report released Wednesday ranked…

County sued over broken promise to shut down landfill
A compactor rolls over the exposed trash at a 200 x 200 foot "working face" site at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic in 2014. As soon as the the trash is spread and compacted it is immediately covered with dirt and the working face site moves forward. This view looks south-west towards the new proposed expansion site, and In the distance is the tall ridge which blocks the land fill from view of surrounding communities. Dan Watson/Signal

County sued over broken promise to shut down landfill

Groups opposed to the approved expansion of a landfill near homes and schools in Val Verde have sued Chiquita Canyon Landfill owners and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors…

UPDATE: County hosts career day for foster youth
Supervisor Kathryn Barger stands beside Jasmine Ferrusquilla, a San Pedro resident who hopes to pursue a career in trade, logistics and international relationships, on Foster Youth Shadow Day on Aug. 14, 2017. Courtesy of Kathryn Barger's office.

UPDATE: County hosts career day for foster youth

Los Angeles County officials hosted a group of future public servants for the Department of Child and Family Service’s Foster Youth Shadow Day on Monday. Gathering about 50 foster youth,…

County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday
FILE PHOTO: Existing dogs and cats at shelters can were up for adoption for $17.76 from July 2 to July 6 to make way for the thousands more who entered the shelters this holiday season. Best Friends Animal Society courtesy photo

County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday

It was a busy Fourth of July season for local agencies this year. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to 116 calls for illegal fireworks and the Los Angeles…

LA County reminds residents to keep pets safe during Fourth of July
FILE PHOTO: West Covina Resident Jade Hutchinson pets Sol as Mikka, the Chow Chow, poses for the camera at Golden Valley Dog Park on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

LA County reminds residents to keep pets safe during Fourth of July

Fourth of July can be a fun time for Santa Clarita residents with holiday barbeques, outdoor celebrations and fireworks; however, the holiday can be a dangerous one for families’ four-legged…

Nell Campbell: Stand up today against expanding Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Supporters in bright green and opponents in various shades of red attended a meeting at Rancho Pico Junior High March 1 to voice their support or concerns about the proposed expansion at the Chiquita Canyon landfill for county commissioners who were to decide on the fate of the project March 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Nell Campbell: Stand up today against expanding Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Editor’s note: Part 2 of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission’s public hearing on the Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion is scheduled starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the commission’s…

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