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Realty Executives endured an arson attempt by a male suspect on Saturday night. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Suspect sets fire to commercial building, firefighters extinguish quickly

July 6, 2025 10:09 am

An unknown suspect set fire to a commercial building on the 24100 block of Lyons Avenue on Saturday night, according to Sgt. Mark Perkins with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The business was Realty Executives Santa Clarita, according to Perkins. Deputies were dispatched to an arson call at 8:44

Realty Executives endured an arson attempt by a male suspect on Saturday night. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Suspect sets fire to commercial building, firefighters extinguish quickly

July 6, 2025 10:09 am

Featured Video | The 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

The Owen Fire burns a half-acre of brush in the midst of Independence Day festivities on July 4, 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Courtesy of Niru Singh of Hollywood Henna.

Reports of illegal fireworks skyrocket on Fourth of July

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The Owen Fire burns a half-acre of brush in the midst of Independence Day festivities on July 4, 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Courtesy of Niru Singh of Hollywood Henna.

Reports of illegal fireworks skyrocket on Fourth of July

July 6, 2025 8:36 am

What’s better than watching Shakespeare outdoors? Watching it for free. ©ADOBESTOCK

Free Summer Shakespeare and More

July 6, 2025 8:24 am

Can you have chickens in Santa Clarita? We found the places to ask those types of questions. ©ADOBESTOCK

Can I Have Chickens in Santa Clarita?

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Park your RV under a canopy of soaring spruce, hemlock, Douglas fir and Redwoods at Ramblin’ Redwoods campground. PHOTO COURTESY RAMBLIN’ REDWOODS

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Fireworks were on display during the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Friday, July 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Fireworks show ignites community spirit at Valencia Town Center

July 5, 2025 3:24 pm

Photo of the Owen Fire. Courtesy of Niru Singh of Hollywood Henna.

Two fires break out Friday night

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Realty Executives endured an arson attempt by a male suspect on Saturday night. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Suspect sets fire to commercial building, firefighters extinguish quickly

July 6, 2025 10:09 am

The Owen Fire burns a half-acre of brush in the midst of Independence Day festivities on July 4, 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Courtesy of Niru Singh of Hollywood Henna.

Reports of illegal fireworks skyrocket on Fourth of July

July 6, 2025 8:36 am

Photo of the Owen Fire. Courtesy of Niru Singh of Hollywood Henna.

Two fires break out Friday night

July 5, 2025 3:21 pm

Girl Scouts Troop No. 70522 during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photo Gallery: 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

July 5, 2025 9:04 am

Breaking News File Art

Hit and run crash causes power outage

July 4, 2025 10:31 pm

Suspects detained at gunpoint on Newhall Ranch Road

July 4, 2025 8:44 pm

At least one transported by helicopter following traffic collision

July 4, 2025 3:54 pm

People wait at the Iowa State Fairgrounds ahead of President Donald Trump’s remarks marking the beginning of a year of festivities before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ during July 4 celebration

July 4, 2025 3:42 pm

President Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds during the kick off of a yearlong buildup to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump tees up nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Iowa speech

July 4, 2025 3:25 pm

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

No arrests in Valencia armed robbery

July 4, 2025 2:07 pm

Ordinary weather predicted for a spectacular weekend

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Florence Holmes celebrating her 100th birthday at the Elks Lodge No. 2379 with cake and cupcakes on July 1, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

100 and Fabulous: Valencia woman celebrates 100th birthday

July 3, 2025 5:39 pm

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Fireworks were on display during the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Friday, July 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Fireworks show ignites community spirit at Valencia Town Center

July 5, 2025 3:24 pm

The audience cheers during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Stars, stripes and Santa Clarita: A community united at the 93rd Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 2025 5:05 pm

The lights illuminated during the city of Santa Clarita's River of Lights Illumination Ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘River of Lights’ experience shines a spotlight on water’s journey

June 26, 2025 5:34 pm

Crime

Hit and run crash causes power outage

July 4, 2025 10:31 pm

No arrests in Valencia armed robbery

July 4, 2025 2:07 pm

Former FBI official from Canyon Country takes plea deal

July 3, 2025 3:11 pm

Business

More chicken, burritos and burgers on the way

July 1, 2025 5:29 pm

Landfill draws rebuke over misinformation claim

June 30, 2025 5:32 pm

Paul Butler | Mindset Matters at Work

June 28, 2025 1:26 am

Community

Fireworks show ignites community spirit at Valencia Town Center

July 5, 2025 3:24 pm

Photo Gallery: 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

July 5, 2025 9:04 am

Robert Lamoureux | Looking for a PVC drainage fix

July 5, 2025 1:42 am

Education

Local school districts to proceed normally, remain cautious, after federal funds withheld

July 3, 2025 3:40 pm

College Briefs for July 3

July 3, 2025 10:58 am

Castaic Union School District approves LCAP, budget

June 30, 2025 5:30 pm

Sunday Signal

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July 6, 2025 8:24 am

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July 6, 2025 8:21 am

Best RV Parks, Campgrounds in California

July 6, 2025 8:16 am

Opinion

David Hegg | Being Independent, Dependently

July 6, 2025 4:45 am

Dr. Gene Dorio | Advice as Summer Hits

July 6, 2025 4:42 am

Rob Kerchner | Letting the I’s Have It

July 6, 2025 4:37 am

Sports

Photo courtesy of Trevor Segraves.

Local baseball player wins college Gold Glove award

June 28, 2025 11:07 am

City to break ground on new bike park

June 25, 2025 7:00 pm

Spencer Rathkamp catches air on his mountain bike in Santa Monica, August 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ahlgren

Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene

June 25, 2025 6:01 pm

Jada Kim was crowned the Level 10 national champion in the all-around and also earned medals on balance beam, vault and floor exercise at the USA Gymnastics DP National Championships in Salt Lake City. Photo courtesy of Team Photo.

Local gymnasts bring home national honors

June 25, 2025 2:08 pm

Maddy Gonzalez, Isaiah Montoya, Darina Montoya and Noreen Tilton were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Santa Claritans attend 46th Annual Dodger Day

June 24, 2025 8:00 pm

West Ranch's Nolan Stoll (11) runs to home plate and celebrates with teammates during the sixth inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV baseball players earn all-CIF honors

June 20, 2025 4:12 pm

Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is achieving her dream of becoming a firefighter after graduating from COC. Photo courtesy of COC.

COC athlete plans to ‘firefight like a girl’

June 18, 2025 5:49 pm

The Brown Family at their last Thanksgiving together. Photo courtesy of Christine Brown.

‘Trey Loves You’ organization hosts its first 988 Invitational

June 7, 2025 12:56 pm

Valencia students Maxime Jolley, left, Chris Makhanian, center, and Henry Egami celebrate signing with their respective universities at signing day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia High celebrates college signees

June 5, 2025 5:17 pm

Saugus Lucas Limon (35) looks for an opening against Valencia attacker Jaydon Gaultney (14) during the second quarter of Wednesday's game at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus sweeps Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Players of the Year honors

June 5, 2025 4:38 pm

Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors

June 5, 2025 4:33 pm

West Ranch pitcher Hunter Manning (10) delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal game against Etiwanda at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch’s Manning named Foothill League baseball Player of the Year

June 5, 2025 4:30 pm

Crime

Breaking News File Art

Hit and run crash causes power outage

July 4, 2025 10:31 pm

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

No arrests in Valencia armed robbery

July 4, 2025 2:07 pm

Courts filler

Former FBI official from Canyon Country takes plea deal

July 3, 2025 3:11 pm

Bryan Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on July 2, 2025. Pool photo by Kyle Green via AP Photo.

Killer pleads guilty in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students

July 3, 2025 1:13 pm

Sports

Photo courtesy of Trevor Segraves.

Local baseball player wins college Gold Glove award

June 28, 2025 11:07 am

City to break ground on new bike park

June 25, 2025 7:00 pm

Spencer Rathkamp catches air on his mountain bike in Santa Monica, August 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ahlgren

Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene

June 25, 2025 6:01 pm

Jada Kim was crowned the Level 10 national champion in the all-around and also earned medals on balance beam, vault and floor exercise at the USA Gymnastics DP National Championships in Salt Lake City. Photo courtesy of Team Photo.

Local gymnasts bring home national honors

June 25, 2025 2:08 pm

Community

Fireworks were on display during the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Friday, July 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Fireworks show ignites community spirit at Valencia Town Center

July 5, 2025 3:24 pm

Girl Scouts Troop No. 70522 during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photo Gallery: 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade

July 5, 2025 9:04 am

Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | Looking for a PVC drainage fix

July 5, 2025 1:42 am

The Time Ranger | Our Controversial Giant Grizzly Bear

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Education

Local school districts to proceed normally, remain cautious, after federal funds withheld

July 3, 2025 3:40 pm

College briefs

College Briefs for July 3

July 3, 2025 10:58 am

Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Union School District approves LCAP, budget

June 30, 2025 5:30 pm

Hart district names new chief administrative officers

June 30, 2025 3:27 pm

Business

The new Chick-fil-A on The Old Road is drive-thru-focused. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal.

More chicken, burritos and burgers on the way

July 1, 2025 5:29 pm

L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, R-Santa Clarita, speaks at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Advisory Committee meeting held at Castaic Middle School on Oct. 28, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal.

Landfill draws rebuke over misinformation claim

June 30, 2025 5:32 pm

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Mindset Matters at Work

June 28, 2025 1:26 am

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington on May 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: US ending all trade talks with Canada

June 27, 2025 2:15 pm

Politics & Govt

People wait at the Iowa State Fairgrounds ahead of President Donald Trump’s remarks marking the beginning of a year of festivities before the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ during July 4 celebration

July 4, 2025 3:42 pm

President Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa State Fairgrounds during the kick off of a yearlong buildup to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 3, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump tees up nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Iowa speech

July 4, 2025 3:25 pm

Ouster, city shuttle, animal care on council agenda

July 3, 2025 5:27 pm

Caltrans mum on months-old public records request

July 3, 2025 5:04 pm

Opinion

David Hegg

David Hegg | Being Independent, Dependently

July 6, 2025 4:45 am

Letters to the Editor

Dr. Gene Dorio | Advice as Summer Hits

July 6, 2025 4:42 am

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Letting the I’s Have It

July 6, 2025 4:37 am

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July 5, 2025 6:36 am

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