Planning Commission approves general plan update
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commission approves general plan update

The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission approved Tuesday updates to portions of the municipality’s general plan, bringing the decade-long outline into alignment with current California state housing and safety…

DA’s Office warns of scammers involved in vehicle collisions
Officials investigate the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 126 near Chiquito Canyon Road in Val Verde on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

DA’s Office warns of scammers involved in vehicle collisions

The financial fallout of a vehicle collision can spiral into becoming a victim of fraud, according to a new warning issued on Friday from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s…

Shin’s, QueerSCV lead course in self defense
Instructor Nicole Vizcarra, left, demonstrates a ground technique in self defense with another instructor at Shin's Family Martial Arts Center. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Shin’s, QueerSCV lead course in self defense

Visitors at Shin’s Family Martial Arts were taught several self defense techniques to keep themselves safe during a course led by instructor and QueerSCV vice president Nicole Vizcarra on Saturday.…

Deputies cite 34 in pedestrian-safety operation
A "Ghost Bike" sits on the side of Railroad Avenue near where a cyclist was killed Sunday night as a reminder to motorists to share the road. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Deputies cite 34 in pedestrian-safety operation

Close to three dozen motorists were issued citations this week during a crackdown by local sheriff’s deputies on pedestrian and cyclist safety. Out of 34 motorists cited, seven of those…

Grapevine braces for winter weather
Deputy Steven Snover's patrol car sits as clouds drift over the Gorman area. Courtesy image: Steven Snover

Grapevine braces for winter weather

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are warning drivers to take precaution driving up the Grapevine on Sunday as the temperature drops and the chances of snow make driving more…

Thank you to those who helped keep us safe
Anderson Mackey, assistant fire chief for the district, answers various questions asked by members of the Oakmont Friday afternoon. Fire officials recounted their experience of the Rye Fire, which broke out in December 2017, and discussed the strategies and tactics they employed to save Oakmont Senior Living’s Santa Clarita property and other surrounding areas. Eddy Martinez/The Signal

Thank you to those who helped keep us safe

It has now been several weeks since devastating fires tore through neighboring Southland communities in early November. For the families who lost their homes, the journey to recovery and rebuilding…

5 ways to make homes safer
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5 ways to make homes safer

Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with…

NHTSA issues safety travel tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday
Drivers headed northbound on Interstate 5 at Balboa Boulevard were caught in Thanksgiving holiday traffic starting Wednesday afternoon, and through the evening. Katharine Lotze/Signal

NHTSA issues safety travel tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday

Motorists will have to plan ahead for a lot of time with tens of millions of other Americans on the road this Thanksgiving holiday, according to the advice of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a news release issued Friday.

Sheriff’s Department Aims to Deter Holiday Property Crime with “Stolen Collection” Campaign
The Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department has created the "Stolen Collection" campaign to bring awareness to property crimes during the holiday season. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department

Sheriff’s Department Aims to Deter Holiday Property Crime with “Stolen Collection” Campaign

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s department has begun a new awareness campaign, urging residents not to let their purchases and possessions become part of this season’s “Stolen Collection.”

Operation Restoration brings bikers and families together to support downed riders
Isaac Cardona, with his wife Carol, was one of two bikers receiving support through the Operation Restoration fundraiser. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Operation Restoration brings bikers and families together to support downed riders

Coming together as one large family, bikers and their loved ones supported downed riders at the Operation Restoration fundraiser at Route 66 Classic Grill on.

Heat alert continues for Santa Clarita, health officials issue warning to residents
An early morning hike to beat the triple-digit temperatures in Neenach Aug. 29, 2017. Jeff Zimmerman/For The Signal

Heat alert continues for Santa Clarita, health officials issue warning to residents

The Los Angeles County health officer has extended a heat alert for the Santa Clarita area that is now expected to last until Thursday. Daytime high temperatures this week are…

Crackdown on motorcycle safety begins today
LASD Motorcycle deputy prepares for safety enforcement operation. Photo courtesy SCV Sheriff's Station.

Crackdown on motorcycle safety begins today

Beginning today, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation in the c ity of Santa Clarita in an effort to lower deaths…

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