Transportation secretary announces review of high-speed rail project 

News release  WASHINGTON – At the direction of Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, the Federal Railroad Administration has initiated a review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.   This…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s ‘perfect storm’ of gridlock prompts town council discussion 
Traffic traveling north on The Old Road towards Castaic comes to a standstill Sunday afternoon after a SigAlert for an overturned semi-truck caused lane closures on the I-5 on Dec. 29, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Castaic’s ‘perfect storm’ of gridlock prompts town council discussion 

An L.A. County Public Works official apologized to the Castaic Area Town Council during a meeting for what he described as a “perfect storm” Dec. 29, when a big rig…

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Read more about the article La Mesa Junior High counseling department wins award 
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La Mesa Junior High counseling department wins award 

La Mesa Junior High School’s counseling department has been honored for being a Recognized ASCA Model Program.   This national recognition is awarded by the American School Counselor Association and it…

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Read more about the article Volunteers gather for 2025 homeless count  
Volunteers (from left) Marilyn Perez, Lucia Aguyo, and Ashley Orozco look at their assigned locations for the 2025 Homeless Count with Bridge to Home clinical supevisor Tyson Pursley (center) on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers gather for 2025 homeless count  

In 2024, the Santa Clarita Valley recorded an estimated 276 to 299 homeless individuals, according to the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority. The previous year’s count had recorded 287…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball falls in home opener after late St. Francis rally 
Hart's Ryder Frithsmith (2) slides into second base against St. Francis' Jordan Lewallen (1) during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game aginst St. Francis at Hart High School on Feb. 19, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart baseball falls in home opener after late St. Francis rally 

Brad Meza will have to wait until Friday for his next chance to pick up his first win in charge of the Hart High School baseball team.  The Hart alumnus…

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Read more about the article Valladares calls on Newsom to explain energy cost hikes 
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Valladares calls on Newsom to explain energy cost hikes 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, joined her Republican colleagues in calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to immediately disclose the government programs and unnecessary regulations that are causing energy…

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Veteran Services Collaborative announces Veteran Painting Day 

News release  The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and local artist Gianna Gonzalez are scheduled Sunday to host Veteran Painting Day, a community event aimed at showing appreciation for veterans. …

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Read more about the article West Ranch students ‘Welcome Ramadan’ with staff members 
Students leave reflections and food for West Ranch staff to enjoy during the "Ramadan Welcome" event at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch students ‘Welcome Ramadan’ with staff members 

As Ramadan approaches Muslim families worldwide, including the Santa Clarita Valley, students are taking the initiative to mentally and physically prepare, all while informing members of the community — including…

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Read more about the article Daughters of the American Revolution host America 250 ceremony 
Jenny Fitzwater, California DAR District VIII Director, welcomes attendees during the Daughters of the American Revolution's celebration of America’s 250th anniversary at the Veterans Historical Plaza on Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Daughters of the American Revolution host America 250 ceremony 

The Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated the birth of the United States in a special ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza on Monday morning.  The ceremony was to commemorate…

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Read more about the article Hart, Castaic girls’ soccer downed in CIF quarterfinals 
Hart's Mia Rodriguez (19) makes a pass during Friday's CIF Southern Section Division 1 second-round matchup against Moorpark at Hart High on Feb. 14, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal.

Hart, Castaic girls’ soccer downed in CIF quarterfinals 

The Hart High and Castaic High girls’ soccer teams saw their seasons end in the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals on Tuesday.  Both teams were shut out on the road after…

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Read more about the article Deputies say no signs of shooting in Canyon Country 
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Deputies say no signs of shooting in Canyon Country 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies who responded to a report of a shooting called in to 911 around 1 p.m. Thursday in Canyon Country did not find any evidence…

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Read more about the article Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director 
Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as director of the FBI.  Senators voted 51-49 to confirm Patel, who gained prominence for exposing alleged…

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Chad Richison’s Commitment to Excellence Pays Off as Paycom Lands on Forbes’ Prestigious 2025 Best Large Employers List 

Reputation matters—especially for job seekers looking for growth and a workplace they enjoy. Forbes and Statista released their 2025 list of America’s Best Large Employers , highlighting companies dedicated to…

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