Monthly Archives: November 2024
Read more about the article Metro holding meeting Saturday on Highway 14 project 
Looking to address years of northbound and southbound commuter traffic at a standstill at times on Highway 14, transportation officials are expected to hold meetings in the coming months to hear how the public would like to address the gridlock.

Metro holding meeting Saturday on Highway 14 project 

Transportation officials are planning a whistle-stop tour through the North County region this week to discuss plans to improve Highway 14.  In addition to Thursday’s visit to Lancaster City Hall…

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Read more about the article Ayala, Alonso continue to lead races for City Council, COC board 

Ayala, Alonso continue to lead races for City Council, COC board 

Results are becoming more clear, but a couple of races for local offices remained tight after Thursday’s ballot count update from the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.  Since Election Night, Patsy…

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Read more about the article Local athletes participate in signing day 
West Ranch seniors Mikey Murr, Hunter Manning, Nolan Stoll and Landon Hu sign their NLIs on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of West Ranch baseball.

Local athletes participate in signing day 

Saugus girls’ volleyball and West Ranch baseball hosted a fall signing day for a portion of their senior talent.  Centurions senior Leila Ballard inked her national letter of intent to…

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Read more about the article Air officials increase orders for Chiquita; judge hears arguments 
Frustrated residents demanded elected officials declare a state of emergency and shut down the Chiquita Canyon Landfill before the community meeting began on Monday evening at Castaic Middle School. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Air officials increase orders for Chiquita; judge hears arguments 

AQMD order calls for ‘stricter actions to reduce odors’  Despite garnering more than 25,000 complaints since January 2023, Chiquita Canyon Landfill continues to plague the skies surrounding Castaic, Val Verde…

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Read more about the article Foothill League hosts first boys’ basketball media day 
Saugus basketball speaks at media day. Photo by Habeba Mostafa / The Signal.

Foothill League hosts first boys’ basketball media day 

Head coaches and top athletes from all seven programs gathered on Saturday at Canyon High School for the Foothill League’s first ever boys’ basketball media day.  With the season just…

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Read more about the article COC volleyball wins conference title 
College of the Canyons outside hitter Rylee Booth (3) hits the ball over the net against West L.A. middle blocker Naima Williams (3) during the first set of Wednesday's game at College of the Canyons on Nov. 13. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

COC volleyball wins conference title 

College of the Canyons women's volleyball brought home its eighth Western State Conference championship on Wednesday.  The red-hot Cougars clinched the title after a 3-1 win over the visiting West…

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Read more about the article LA mayor pushes for sanctuary city status before Trump assumes office 
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks in Studio City on Jan. 30, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

LA mayor pushes for sanctuary city status before Trump assumes office 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said on Monday that her city doesn’t have a law officially designating it as a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants and that this…

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Read more about the article Republicans win trifecta control of government  
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, joined by other House Republicans, speaks during a first press conference since the 2024 presidential election results on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 12, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Republicans win trifecta control of government  

By Emel Akan, Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — With Republicans projected to retain control of the U.S. House, the GOP has won a trifecta in the federal government…

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Read more about the article Hart hosts fall signing day  
Hart athletes sign to their respective university during Hart's fall signing day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart hosts fall signing day  

Hart High School boasted just a fraction of its college-bound athletic talent in Wednesday’s signing day event.   A dozen Hawks inked their national letters of intent to continue their athletic…

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Read more about the article The Cube ice show to present ‘Frozen’ theme 
The on-ice adaption of the beloved Disney movie, “Frozen,” features an all-local cast and performances are scheduled 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and at noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The Cube ice show to present ‘Frozen’ theme 

News release  You can join Elsa, Anna, Olaf and other “Frozen” favorites at the fourth annual Holiday Skate Show presented by The Cube.  The on-ice adaption of the beloved Disney…

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Read more about the article COC student Brooke Bailey still singing after AGT run 
College of the Canyons music student Brooke Bailey appeared on "America's Got Talent" in March 2024. Courtesy photo.

COC student Brooke Bailey still singing after AGT run 

News release  College of the Canyons sophomore music student Brooke Bailey was on her way to school one morning when she received a phone call that would change her life. …

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Read more about the article Holiday Express Train coming to Santa Clarita 
On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Holiday Express Train will come to the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center. Courtesy photo.

Holiday Express Train coming to Santa Clarita 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is partnering with Metrolink to offer residents a new, unique and festive activity this holiday season.   On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Holiday…

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Read more about the article ‘HOHOHO’ show gets naughty to benefit Family Promise 
This holiday season Eclipse Theatre LA is partnering with Family Promise to present "The Highly Offbeat-Hilariously Offensive-Holiday Offering” on Dec. 6. Jim Edson will emcee the event as his alter ego Donny Parvo. Courtesy photo.

‘HOHOHO’ show gets naughty to benefit Family Promise 

News release  This holiday season Eclipse Theatre LA is partnering with Family Promise to present "The Highly Offbeat-Hilariously Offensive-Holiday Offering” – aka “HOHOHO,” a Christmas variety show like no other.…

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Read more about the article Two suspects arrested on suspicion of driving stolen vehicle  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Two suspects arrested on suspicion of driving stolen vehicle  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested two suspects early Thursday morning on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle in Valencia, according to Sgt. Johnny Gillespie, a spokesman for the…

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Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish Saugus house fire 
The extent of the damage remained unknown as of Thursday morning after the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 28700 block of Mauch Street in Saugus the night before. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Firefighters extinguish Saugus house fire 

No injuries were reported in a residential fire on the 28700 block of Mauch Street in Saugus on Wednesday night, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.   Firefighters were…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley, SCCS football look to keep playoff magic going in week two 
Golden Valley Grizzly Evan Nye (55) protects teammate Jordan Flores (9) from Castaic Coyote Isaiah Reid (6) during Friday’s game at Valencia High School. 092724 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Golden Valley, SCCS football look to keep playoff magic going in week two 

 Only two Santa Clarita Valley football teams remain in the CIF Southern Section playoff hunt after the first week of postseason action.  The Golden Valley Grizzlies (9-2) are preparing to…

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