Land sale won’t hurt species

The county has agreed to sell about 9,000 square feet of undeveloped land to a local firm so the company can move ahead with proposed residential and commercial developments in Castaic.

UPDATED: Man stabbed to death in Newhall

A Newhall man was stabbed to death early Sunday morning in what is now Santa Clarita Valley's latest homicide, a sheriff's sergeant has confirmed.

Mine might have fish problem

A movement to set aside critical habitat for a tiny endangered fish could affect plans for a giant open-pit mine in Canyon Country, because the fish's home and the mine's planned location are both in the upper Santa Clara River area, The Signal has learned.

Festival a study in fun

The ominous rain clouds overhead did nothing to dampen the spirits of those attending Santa Clarita's Literacy and Arts Festival on Saturday.

Handmade holiday spirit

Wreath weaving, plaster casting and face painting were among the activities offered Saturday at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center's annual holiday crafts fair.

Today in the SCV: Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Holiday Craft Faire Placerita Nature Center – Holiday Craft Faire will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Placerita Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Make wreaths and centerpieces from a variety of live greenery, holly, pinecones, mistletoe, dried fruit and seed pods. Kids crafts include candle dipping and pinecone art. Santa will make an appearance. Parking and admission are free. A modest fee is charged for wreath making and the children's ...

This just in from City Manager Ken Striplin

It is my honor to have been named City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita, effective December 1, 2012.

This just in from Mayor Bob Kellar

Since 2000, it has been my honor to serve this City as a councilmember and now, for the third time, as your Mayor for 2013. I love Santa Clarita and want to do everything in my power to help keep this community safe, clean, healthy and strong - a City we all can be proud of.

Vehicle strikes light pole, possibly exposes wires

A vehicle collided with a light pole at the Golden Valley Road off ramp of southbound state Route 14 earlier this afternoon, possibly exposing live electrical wires for a time, according to officials.

Lawmakers seek to honor Armstrong

Lawmakers including Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, are working to introduce legislation to rename NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center.

COC inducts 3 into Hall of Fame

The College of the Canyons Alumni Hall of Fame welcomed three new faces into its ranks during an induction ceremony Friday at the college's Valencia campus.

Habitat makeover

Shelter opens doors

The day before opening its doors to the Santa Clarita Valley's homeless population, Bridge to Home welcomed the community at large for an open house event Friday evening.

Death of The Signal’s dash

Effective today, The Signal's website address has changed to www.signalscv.com. But for readers who have the old address - with the dastardly dash placed between the words "the" and "signal" - memorized or bookmarked on their computers and mobile devices, users will be seamlessly routed to the new site. The hyphen also disappeared from The Signal e-mail addresses of staff today. However, messages sent to the old email addresses will also be automatically routed to ...

Today in the SCV: Saturday Dec. 1, 2012

Today in the SCV Holiday boutique held today Holiday Home Tour and Holiday Boutique will be held today. An indoor holiday gift boutique will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Open to the public. Home Tour tickets available The Holiday Home Tour will be open to the public today. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at www.henrymayogiving.com. Homes are open from ...

Honor band brings together top student musicians

As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.

Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen

Canyon Country-East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 02/11/2013 – 02/17/2013.

Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.

Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday

Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.

Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.

Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed

SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.

Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday

Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.

Pay a toll to avoid traffic

Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Waiting for answers

A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.

Today in the SCV: Friday Feb. 22, 2013

Today in the SCV

City looks for Amgen Tour volunteers

The Santa Clarita Local Organizing Committee for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California is looking for volunteers for the bicycle race's two-day stint in May.

DOD: Sequestration would cost California workers

California workers would earn approximately $420 million less in payroll if sequestration cuts go into effect, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Boy injured in bicycle collision remains hospitalized

A 15-year-old boy injured a week ago when his bicycle and an SUV collided on a Valencia street remains in the hospital, a local sheriff's deputy said this week.

Funeral scheduled March 2 for slain educator

Funeral arrangements for a former Santa Clarita Valley high school educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are to be held in Pasadena, two of the victim's daughters said Thursday.

Event drives home dangers of drunk, distracted driving

A portion of Newhall Avenue was transformed into a staged accident scene Thursday as students from Hart High School came face-to-face with the potential consequences of driving while intoxicated or distracted.