Read more about the article Castaic school board to discuss leadership change Thursday 
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic school board to discuss leadership change Thursday 

Former Castaic Union School District Superintendent Steve Doyle, whose resignation was announced by the district Friday afternoon, “will remain in paid status” until June 30, according to a statement Wednesday…

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Read more about the article Wilk’s trauma kit bill clears second committee
From left: Dr. Bud Lawrence, Maci Lawrence, Cambria Lawrence, Sen. Scott Wilk. Courtesy photo.

Wilk’s trauma kit bill clears second committee

News release  Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his legislation to equip schools with life-saving trauma kits cleared its second hurdle, passing unanimously out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  “The…

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Read more about the article <strong>The magic of an off-stage workshop</strong>
Instructor Mike ‘Sir Dude’ Davies speaks to the young students gathered about directing and blocking in theater during the Raising the Curtain Free Theater Workshop at the Newhall Family Theater in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, April. 15, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

The magic of an off-stage workshop

The Raising the Curtain Foundation and selected teachers taught students from fourth to sixth grade at the Newhall Family Theatre how to bring the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”…

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Read more about the article Vikings band and color guard march in Disney World parade
The Valencia High School marching band and color guard recently performed at Walt Disney World. Courtesy photo.

Vikings band and color guard march in Disney World parade

News release  The Pride of the Vikings Marching Band and Color Guard experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they marched in The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Parade on Monday, April…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley graduate awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Madeline Fayne, a 2019 graduate of Golden Valley High School, has been selected for a Fulbright award for the academic year 2023-2024 in France. Courtesy photo.

Golden Valley graduate awarded Fulbright Scholarship

News release   The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that Madeline Fayne, a 2019 graduate of Golden Valley High School, has been selected for a Fulbright…

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Charity painting event with USC player to benefit Wildcats youth football

News release  A charity painting event with USC football player Mason Cobb is scheduled 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Santa Clarita Wildcats youth football club.  Fifty percent…

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Read more about the article Planning Commission hears studio plans for Newhall, Placerita Canyon
Jeff Weber of Shadowbox Studios discusses his outreach efforts on behalf of the project Shadowbox is proposing for parts of Newhall and Placerita Canyon in April. Perry Smith/The Signal

Planning Commission hears studio plans for Newhall, Placerita Canyon

Residents Tuesday packed Santa Clarita City Hall as the Planning Commission held a first hearing on the potential impacts of Shadowbox Studios’ plans for a full-service film and television studio…

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Read more about the article 53-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of ‘terrorize causing fear’ 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

53-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of ‘terrorize causing fear’ 

A 53-year-old Long Beach resident was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of terrorizing causing fear, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station booking logs and California Highway Patrol Newhall officials. …

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Read more about the article <strong>Deputies: Approximately 2,050 doses of narcotics located in arrest </strong> 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies: Approximately 2,050 doses of narcotics located in arrest  

A 41-year-old Saugus resident was arrested on suspicion of two charges of possession of a controlled substance for sale on Tuesday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  According…

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Read more about the article <strong>City celebrates National Volunteer Week</strong> 
Preserving Newhall Community Day is just one of many events in which volunteers have aided the city of Santa Clarita. Courtesy photo.

City celebrates National Volunteer Week 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is joining in the celebration of National Volunteer Week, recognizing the positive impact volunteers make in the community. Last year, the city had…

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Read more about the article Man, woman arrested on suspicion of squatting
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Man, woman arrested on suspicion of squatting

A woman was arrested on suspicion of damaging property after she was found in a Newhall home she was believed to be squatting in, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article <strong>Celebrate 2023 kicks off with celebration of Egypt</strong> 
Katelyn Wesley, 5, and mother, Amie explore the display of Egyptian art and hieroglyphics at the City's Celebrate Series: Egypt event held at Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country on Friday, 041423. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrate 2023 kicks off with celebration of Egypt 

The city of Santa Clarita’s Celebrate event series returned on Friday, kicking off the spread of cultural knowledge with Egypt.   Celebrate is an event series put on by the city…

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Read more about the article Family feud leads to arrest, firearm seizure 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Family feud leads to arrest, firearm seizure 

A family feud escalated and became violent in Castaic on Sunday evening, according to a report from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  During a verbal argument between a 27-year-old…

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