Santa Clarita Valley Signal

01/06/2026

A 23-year-old Newhall man arrested Dec. 30 on suspicion of kidnapping was released Friday with no charges filed as of this story’s publication.   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded […]

01/06/2026

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is planning to ask the county for approximately $220,000 to pay overtime for federally designated task force officers to help stem a rise in violent crime seen in northern L.A. County, according to the agenda for Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors hearing.

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is planning to ask the county for approximately $220,000 to pay overtime for federally designated task force officers to help stem a rise in violent […]

01/06/2026

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs announced a ceremony later this month to memorialize the life of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Castaic and announce a new community benefit to honor his memory.

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs announced a ceremony later this month to memorialize the life of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Castaic and announce a new community benefit to honor his memory.  L.A. […]

01/06/2026

A 102-page writ filed on Christmas Eve is seeking to stop the city of Santa Clarita’s approval of the Wiley Canyon mixed-use project, a plan the City Council signed off on in November.

A 102-page writ filed on Christmas Eve is seeking to stop the city of Santa Clarita’s approval of the Wiley Canyon mixed-use project, a plan the City Council signed off on in November.   […]

01/05/2026

Robert Kucheraway, also known as coach Rob, had just moved from Alberta, Canada, to Southern California in 2009 and, while looking for a coaching opportunity, played in a pickup hockey game with a few friends in Burbank and didn’t think too much of his performance back then. 16 years later, Kucheraway had developed the next generation of hockey goalies in the SCV, including two goalies, Tyler Shea and Tyler Krivtsov,, both who went on to play Division 1 collegiate hockey and recently faced off across from each other in November.

Robert Kucheraway, also known as coach Rob, had just moved from Alberta, Canada, to Southern California in 2009 and, while looking for a coaching opportunity, played in a pickup hockey game with a few friends in Burbank and didn’t think too much of his performance back then.  ...

01/05/2026

A 20-year-old Los Angeles man charged with two felonies in connection with his alleged role in a September pursuit with California Highway Patrol officers pleaded not guilty last month at L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.

A 20-year-old Los Angeles man charged with two felonies in connection with his alleged role in a September pursuit with California Highway Patrol officers pleaded not guilty last month at […]

01/05/2026

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was rushed to a trauma center after a traffic collision late Saturday evening at the intersection of Tournament Road and Oak Vale Drive, according to officials with the station.

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was rushed to a trauma center after a traffic collision late Saturday evening at the intersection of Tournament Road and Oak Vale Drive, according to officials with the […]

01/05/2026

A Canyon Country man arrested over an alleged knife-wielding in August pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge Monday, according to court records.

A Canyon Country man arrested over an alleged knife-wielding in August pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace charge Monday, according to court records.  Judge David Walgren sentenced […]

01/04/2026

Winter break in Santa Clarita doesn’t have to mean weeks of cabin fever and endless screen time for youths. From low-cost city day camps and cozy story hours to wild animal encounters and building LEGO towers, local families can fill the calendar with creative outings that keep kids busy, curious and connected.

Winter break in Santa Clarita doesn’t have to mean weeks of cabin fever and endless screen time for youths. From low-cost city day camps and cozy story hours to wild animal encounters […]

01/04/2026

January in Santa Clarita does not ease into the new year so much as it leaps — from meditative art sessions and star-splashed paint nights to live theater, improv and early-morning coffee in a motorcycle lot, the month’s calendar offers locals a reason to get out of the house almost every week.

January in Santa Clarita does not ease into the new year so much as it leaps — from meditative art sessions and star-splashed paint nights to live theater, improv and […]

01/04/2026

The idea of having a “bucket list,” a list of things you want to see and do before you “kick the bucket” became a cultural touchstone after the release of the 2007 movie “The Bucket List.”

The idea of having a “bucket list,” a list of things you want to see and do before you “kick the bucket” became a cultural touchstone after the release of […]

01/04/2026

The William S. Hart Union High School District has been using new strategies to improve test scores in English, mathematics and science in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress tests — and while there have been improvements and the district is outperforming the rest of L.A. County and the state, large percentages of students are still testing below state standards.

The William S. Hart Union High School District has been using new strategies to improve test scores in English, mathematics and science in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress tests — and while there have been […]