Read more about the article City preparing action against another east-side home 
The warrant was served at 18875 Goodvale Road in October, according to the Santa Clarita courthouse filing, which stated that Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies also were present. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

City preparing action against another east-side home 

Court records from the return of inspection warrant detail the city’s latest effort to clean up one of several properties that have run afoul of Santa Clarita’s code enforcement policies,…

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Read more about the article Hart district settles Saugus High shooting lawsuits for $10M 
A decorated stone and flowers were laid on the two memorial obelisks dedicated to Gracie Anne Muehlberger and Dominic Michael Blackwell, the victims of the Saugus High School shooting in 2019, at Central Park in Saugus, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The third anniversary of the Saugus shooting is a week from today on Nov. 14. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart district settles Saugus High shooting lawsuits for $10M 

William S. Hart Union High School District governing board President Linda Storli announced at the start of Wednesday’s meeting that $10 million in settlements had been reached with regard to…

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Read more about the article Michael Vierra officially takes up Hart district superintendent role 
Hart district interim Superintendent Michael Vierra addresses attendees at the Hart district's "A Culture of Safety Wellness" annual discussion held at La Mesa Junior High on Oct. 15, 2024. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Michael Vierra officially takes up Hart district superintendent role 

After officially having his contract approved at Wednesday’s board meeting, Michael Vierra had his first day as the William S. Hart Union High School District’s superintendent on Thursday.  The board…

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Read more about the article Man found dead in Walmart parking lot identified  
California Highway Patrol officers and L.A. County firefighters notified the SCV Sheriff’s Station of a body found in the Walmart parking lot in Stevenson Ranch on Wednesday morning. Dec. 11, 2024 Maya Morales/The Signal

Man found dead in Walmart parking lot identified  

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was found on Wednesday morning dead in a car by the Walmart in Stevenson Ranch.  Louie Guzman,…

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Read more about the article Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 Americans 
President Joe Biden addresses the nation after presidential election results, congratulating President-elect Donald Trump at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 Americans 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted the sentences of around 1,500 people convicted of crimes and pardoned 39 people. This follows his pardoning of his son,…

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Read more about the article NYPD: Suspect’s gun matches shell casings from UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing 
Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo: Altoona Police Department.

NYPD: Suspect’s gun matches shell casings from UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The gun found on the suspect charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week matches shell casings located at the crime scene, New…

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Read more about the article West Ranch Studio A Jazz Band to perform at mall 
The West Ranch High School Studio A Jazz Band will be giving local shoppers the gift of music this Sunday as they perform some all-time favorite holiday songs. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch Studio A Jazz Band to perform at mall 

News release   The West Ranch High School Studio A Jazz Band will be giving local shoppers the gift of music this Sunday as they perform some all-time favorite holiday…

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Read more about the article Grace Baptist to host annual Christmas concerts
Grace Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas concerts this weekend. Performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.  Courtesy photo.

Grace Baptist to host annual Christmas concerts

News release   Grace Baptist Church invites the community to experience the wonder of Christmas through “The King Has Come,” the church’s annual concert happening this weekend, with performances on…

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Read more about the article Photos: Cookies with Santa
Lexina Domina, 7, decorates a card for a soldier at NorthPark Community Church's Cookies with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Cookies with Santa

Santa came into town on Saturday for NorthPark Community Church's "Cookies with Santa." Children could meet Santa, write holiday cards for soldiers and create crafts, all while indulging in cookies…

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Read more about the article Photos: International Friendship Center’s 12th annual Christmas Banquet
Lezlie Gray and Mary Emma Bennett from Chicago's Ballet 5:8 perform during the International Friendship Center's 12th annual Community Outreach Christmas Banquet at Newhall Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: International Friendship Center’s 12th annual Christmas Banquet

Members of the International Friendship Center gathered for the organization's 12th annual Christmas Banquet held at the Newhall Community Center on Saturday. Guest speaker Vishal Mangalwadi spoke to the crowd,…

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Mastering Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for AI-Driven Search Results & Snippets 

Search engines are evolving. The days of simply stuffing keywords into content are behind us. Today, search is about understanding. This particular shift typically brings us to Answer Engine Optimization…

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Read more about the article Sewa Diwali campaign donates 1,600 pounds of food to SCV Food Pantry 
Around 1,600 pounds of items were donated to the SCV Food Pantry by Sewa International on Saturday, Nov. 23. Courtesy of Jyoti Joshi.

Sewa Diwali campaign donates 1,600 pounds of food to SCV Food Pantry 

Through Sewa USA’s local chapter, the Santa Clarita Hindu community organized a food drive for a month from October to November.  Residents, through the Sewa Diwali campaign, were able to…

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Read more about the article Power outages continue to irk east side 
Southern California Edison workers replace aging power lines on Ridge Route Road in Castaic on Thursday, 111722. Dan Watson/The Signal

Power outages continue to irk east side 

East-side Santa Clarita Valley residents shared their disappointment online and in person Tuesday at the City Council meeting over dayslong power outages.  The Public Safety Power Shutoff program, or PSPS,…

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Read more about the article Nerds of a feather: Comics Don McMillan, Fritz Coleman and Randy Lubas coming to COC 
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Nerds of a feather: Comics Don McMillan, Fritz Coleman and Randy Lubas coming to COC 

Once Santa Clarita resident Don McMillan appeared on “America’s Got Talent” in 2022, the “nerd crowd,” he said, really came out of the woodwork, even after he’d been doing comedy…

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