Read more about the article Smyth named mayor for 2024  
Mayor Cameron Smyth is sowrn into position by Santa Clarita City Clerk Mary Cusick at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Smyth named mayor for 2024  

Recognition, resolutions and even a Sheriff’s Department challenge coin were among the gifts given to outgoing Santa Clarita Mayor Jason Gibbs as he passed the gavel Tuesday to the incoming…

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Read more about the article Photos: Small Business of the Month
The Hafizis, Councilmembers and State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita pose with the certificate to honor Santa Clarita Magazine on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Small Business of the Month

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored Santa Clarita Magazine and its publishers, Moe, Linda and Alex Hafizi, as his Small Business of the Month for December at City Hall…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart district recognizes Croft, Lee</strong> 
Retired Valencia High School softball coach Donna Lee was recognized by the William S. Hart Union High School district at a recent governing board meeting. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Hart district recognizes Croft, Lee 

Former Valencia High School softball coach Donna Lee and current Hart High School girls’ soccer coach Brett Croft have both been honored by multiple organizations recently, including by the California…

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Read more about the article A daughter’s tribute: Pediatric nurse retires after 38 years of service
Donna Mason celebrates retiring after 38 years as a pediatric nurse. Courtesy photo.

A daughter’s tribute: Pediatric nurse retires after 38 years of service

By Michelle Mason Guest Contributor  My mom, Donna Mason, has been a nurse at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital in their acute pediatrics unit for the last 38 years. As she retires,…

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Read more about the article <strong>Bowman principal honored with Hart district’s One Hart Award</strong> 
Bowman High School students and staff were on hand to see school Principal Nina Zamora receive the One Hart Award. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Bowman principal honored with Hart district’s One Hart Award 

Zamora: Positive campus culture, unique grading system highlight Bowman High  Upon finishing her site report on Bowman High School at last week’s William S. Hart Union High School District governing…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country native serves at Aviation Rescue Swimmer School
Airman Apprentice Joaquin Bodero, a native of Canyon Country, serves at the Navy's Aviation Rescue Swimmer School. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Canyon Country native serves at Aviation Rescue Swimmer School

By Megan Brown Navy Office of Community Outreach  PENSACOLA, Fla. - Airman Apprentice Joaquin Bodero, a native of Canyon Country, serves at the Navy's Aviation Rescue Swimmer School.  “I learned in…

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Read more about the article SCV basketball weeks 1-2 roundup 
Hart's Morgan Mack (13) shoots against Village Christian at Hart High on Tuesday, 112123. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV basketball weeks 1-2 roundup 

Foothill and Heritage League play is in full swing after an exciting opening two weeks of local basketball.  Several teams are on the rise while others are looking to improve…

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Read more about the article OC judge won’t toss LA bail ruling; lawsuit continues 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies take a suspect into custody. An Orange County judge held of on granting a request from cities to immediately eliminate the no-cash bail system. File photo

OC judge won’t toss LA bail ruling; lawsuit continues 

An Orange County judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction Monday that would have granted the wishes of 29 cities seeking to stop L.A. Superior Court’s Oct. 1 implementation of…

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Read more about the article SCV Water expresses support as state moves forward with Delta Conveyance Project 
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SCV Water expresses support as state moves forward with Delta Conveyance Project 

Compiled by Signal staff   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency welcomed the news that the California Department of Water Resources has taken a major step forward to make the state's…

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Read more about the article NHL’s ‘United by Hockey’ mobile museum checking into the Cube
The National Hockey League’s “United by Hockey” Mobile Museum is scheduled to visit The Cube from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Courtesy photo.

NHL’s ‘United by Hockey’ mobile museum checking into the Cube

News release  The National Hockey League’s “United by Hockey” Mobile Museum is scheduled to visit The Cube from 3 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.  The mobile museum is a free…

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Read more about the article City to receive historical archives for library 
Well-known SCV historian A.B. Perkins sits at his typewriter. Courtesy SCV History

City to receive historical archives for library 

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to approve spending $20,000 to acquire and preserve for the local library system a priceless collection of Santa Clarita Valley antiquity that belonged…

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Read more about the article Photos: Santa Clarita holds blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross
Michele Rener of Auga Dulce holds the bandage on her arm as she finishes her blood donation at the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at he Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, 120823. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos: Santa Clarita holds blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross

Photos by Dan Watson/The Signal The the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at he Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, 120823. Dan Watson/The Signal Diana Seals…

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Read more about the article Garcia cosponsors bill to increase charges against fentanyl dealers
Cary Quashen, founder of Action Family Counseling, demonstrates the assembly of a Narcan pack, which is administered via an oral spray to a patient who has overdosed on heroin or any other opiate-based narcotic. Representative Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, said he has joined a congressional bipartisan task force to craft legislation to fight heroin addiction. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Garcia cosponsors bill to increase charges against fentanyl dealers

News release  Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has cosponsored H.R. 6671, Alexandra’s Law, which would significantly increase penalties for drug dealers of lethal fentanyl.   This legislation would require convicted…

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Read more about the article City Council expected to increase bus contract 
City of Santa Clarita buses on line at the TMF on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal The Signal

City Council expected to increase bus contract 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin told the public for weeks that officials were in constant communication with MV Transportation over the company’s contract with Santa Clarita Transit’s drivers, who…

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Read more about the article <strong>Girls’ flag football approved as new sport by Hart district</strong> 
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Girls’ flag football approved as new sport by Hart district 

West Ranch, Valencia, Hart all set to have inaugural seasons next year  In the spirit of providing as many opportunities as possible, the William S. Hart Union High School District…

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Read more about the article <strong>SCV Jewish community lights menorah at Valencia Town Center</strong> 
Santa Clarita Mayor Jason Gibbs (second from right) joins local Rabbis (from left) Jay Spiegel, Mendy Bistritzky and Choni Marozov in the lighting of the menorah at the Valencia Town Center for the fourth night of Hannukah on Sunday. Screenshot.

SCV Jewish community lights menorah at Valencia Town Center 

Local Jewish congregations gathered at Valencia Town Center on Sunday evening to celebrate Hanukkah and light the fourth candle on the menorah.  “This is our 25th year that we’re having…

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Read more about the article <strong>West Ranch basketball holds off Valencia </strong> 
West Ranch senior James Evans (5) shoots the ball against Valencia small forward Dabe Princewill (25) during the second quarter on Friday, Dec. 8. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch basketball holds off Valencia  

Friday night’s Foothill League matchup between West Ranch Wildcats boys’ basketball and the Valencia Vikings was a prime example of how one bad quarter can flip a game.   West Ranch…

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