City replacing damaged trees

Santa Clarita city workers will begin planting approximately 300 trees throughout the city today that were burned or damaged in the firestorm that swept through the eastern side of the valley last October.

Domestic Violence Center sees increase in demand for service

The Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley has seen a big increase in the demand for its services over the last year, the center's executive director said Monday.

Newhall Land owner safe until June

Newhall Land and Farming Co. owner LandSource Communities Development LLC hammered out a settlement over the weekend among its secured and unsecured creditors, allowing all involved in the bankruptcy filing to agree on a $1.19 billion secured financing package.

Texas transient attacks SCV cop

A man in distress wound up a man under arrest over the weekend, after attacking a sheriff's deputy reportedly trying to help him.

Worn-out welcome leads to stabbing

A late-night drinking session left one man recovering from a stabbing Monday and another man charged with allegedly attacking him with a knife.

Zydeco band rocks Central Park

The Creole, Cajun and zydeco sounds and rhythms of southwest Louisiana and east Texas spiced up the warm early evening atmosphere Saturday as the group Bonne Musique Zydeco played for some 2,000 people gathered at Central Park in Saugus.

More girls accuse coach

A high school coach, who gave private basketball lessons at Canyon High School and who is already in custody charged with several counts of sexual assault, is about to be charged with two more offenses, sexual assault investigators said Monday.

Toddler found dead in family car

A young Canyon Country family is ripped apart today after the youngest of their three children was found dead in the family mini-van on Monday.

City to throw another block party

If you live in east Newhall, get ready to party. A neighborhood of about 150 properties near the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall is next on the city's list to get an Extreme Neighborhood Makeover team. City officials sweep into a run-down neighborhood, throw a block party and nudge residents to clean up their properties for the good of the neighborhood. The Newhall party is planned for September, Supervising Community Preservation Officer Curtis Williams ...

Search and Rescue looking for recruits

The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team is hosting a recruitment seminar on Wednesday for local residents interested in joining the volunteer safety team.

Water officials look at raising facility fees

Local water officials want to increase the fees they charge developers in order to pay for capital projects needed to bring more water to more and more residents moving into Santa Clarita Valley.

Wake boarders fly over Castaic

Fast boats, white water, hot dogs and not a single pair of water skis in sight. The 4th Annual Wake Fest at Castaic Lake Sunday was all about having as much fun as one could possibly have on a single water board an hour's drive from the ocean. Chiseled tanned bodies, bikinis, boundless sunshine and the charcoal smell of barbecued burgers and dogs made the perfect summer day for more than 70 wake boarders, their ...

Senior project speeds toward final approval

Stevenson Ranch residents, shocked to learn a senior citizens housing project is about to become a done deal, are preparing their arguments and questions for the last scheduled public meeting on the plan.

City, county to hold housing public hearing

City and county officials are ready to hear your concerns about housing in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Signal adds online post

Jim Walker has assumed the duties of Webcast producer and Michele Buttelman has returned as features editor as The Signal ramps up its Web site coverage while retaining its focus on local news.

Hundreds take a look at new Emblem Academy

Granada Hills man sentenced in local forgery attempt

A 52-year-old Granada Hills man charged with trying to cash a forged check at a Valencia bank in January is now serving a three-year sentence.

SCV deputies chase down, capture burglary suspect

Jumping over fences, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies chased down and captured a burglary suspect Wednesday in Canyon Country.

Former SCV family mourns murdered mother

The children of a former Valencia High School educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are struggling with "the worst thing" imaginable as they make funeral arrangements for their mother.

‘4 of Hart’s’ group hits all the right notes

It began with the light tapping of a foot against a stage, buttressed by fingers snapping.

Santa Clarita Planning Commission approves vets’ housing project

A proposed low-income residential development that would house veterans and their families has cleared one hurdle: Members of the Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project.

Former city manager to be ‘roastee’ for Samuel Dixon fundraiser

Former City Manager Ken Pulskamp will take the hot seat this year as the "roastee" for the 15th annual Elks Club roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc., organizers announced Wednesday.

Providence Holy Cross Nurses Among Nation’s Best

MISSION HILLS (Feb. 20, 2013) – Providence Holy Cross Medical Center received redesignation today as the Greater San Fernando Valley's only Magnet Hospital, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence.

UPDATE: Interstate 5 fully reopen after weather closure

A winter storm brought California much-needed rain and even a rare tornado, but the breadth and severity of snowfall in much of the state caught drivers by surprise and left hundreds stranded on mountain highways.

McKeon issues Statement on Civilian Furloughs

WASHINGTON- The Department of Defense today officially informed Congress of its intent to impose furloughs on the Department of Defense's entire civilian workforce as it copes with the automatic spending cuts known as "sequestration." The furlough program will go forward if sequestration is not avoided. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement on the furloughs:

Emblem Academy open house today

Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.

'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School

Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.

License compliance check in Acton

Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.

Kinetic art in motion

A Southern California artist is hoping his latest exhibit of kinetic art will move enthusiasts at the College of the Canyons Art Gallery.

Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Feb. 20

Today in the SCV