Read more about the article SCV Water expected to raise rates  
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water expected to raise rates  

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is hosting a public hearing Tuesday, when it’s expected to approve a series of annual rate increases that will raise the cost of water…

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Read more about the article SUSD asset management advisory committee set to review recommendation draft 
Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

SUSD asset management advisory committee set to review recommendation draft 

The Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee is set Wednesday to review and revise the recommendation report for the site of Santa Clarita Elementary School.  At March’s meeting,…

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Read more about the article SUSD board set to consider behavior consulting firm, review afterschool program fees 
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SUSD board set to consider behavior consulting firm, review afterschool program fees 

The Saugus Union School District governing board is set at Tuesday’s meeting to consider approving a behavior consulting firm to help address the “big behavior” issues in general education classrooms. …

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs board reviews draft of cell phone policy  
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.

Sulphur Springs board reviews draft of cell phone policy  

The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board at Thursday’s meeting reviewed the first draft of a new board policy regarding the use of cell phones on campus.   This new…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hosts two-day music festival 
Rancho Pico Junior High School Symphonic Band students perform during the Southern California School and Band Orchestra Festival hosted by West Ranch High School on March 25, 2025 in Stevenson Ranch, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch hosts two-day music festival 

Music festival season is here, and to celebrate not just student musicians in the Santa Clarita Valley but also in neighboring cities, West Ranch High School hosted the 2025 Southern…

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Read more about the article Jaquez leads Valencia baseball to road win at Castaic 
Valencia's Noah Jaquez (44) rounds third base to score during the fifth inning of Friday's game against Castaic at Castaic High School on March 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Jaquez leads Valencia baseball to road win at Castaic 

Roundup: Hart offense shines to keep up perfect start; West Ranch takes down Saugus in slugfest  Valencia senior Noah Jaquez helped the Vikings baseball team to victory on Friday in…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse  
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Canyon Country woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse  

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Friday night on suspicion of elder abuse and attempted assault with a deadly weapon after threatening her elderly mother and preventing her from leaving the…

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Read more about the article Council committee to get update on MetroWalk plan in Canyon Country 
The Santa Clarita’s Planning Department is planning to update the Santa Clarita City Council’s Development Committee on the MetroWalk Specific Plan for land north and west of the Metrolink train tracks and east of Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country.

Council committee to get update on MetroWalk plan in Canyon Country 

The Santa Clarita’s Planning Department is planning to update the Santa Clarita City Council’s Development Committee on the MetroWalk Specific Plan for land north and west of the Metrolink train…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ golf takes first Foothill League match 
West Ranch's William Kei tees off during the first boys' golf Foothill League match of the season at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch boys’ golf takes first Foothill League match 

The West Ranch Wildcats boys’ golf team started off the Foothill League season with a 20-stroke victory last week at The Oaks Club at Valencia as the Wildcats look to…

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Read more about the article There’s a new family in town and they’re a hoot 
A family of great horned owls has been nesting in Westridge Village for around three years, delighting residents with their annual return. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

There’s a new family in town and they’re a hoot 

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)  Signal Staff Writer  A family of great horned owls has taken up residence in the roof structure of the Westridge Village shopping center on The Old…

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Read more about the article Rubio: US deports 17 terrorist gang members to El Salvador  
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters following the G7 foreign ministers meeting in La Malbaie, Canada, on March 14, 2025. Pool photo by Saul Loeb, via Reuters.

Rubio: US deports 17 terrorist gang members to El Salvador  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. officials transferred 17 accused Tren de Aragua and MS-13 terrorist gang members to El Salvador on Sunday evening, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed…

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Read more about the article Trump says he is ‘not joking’ about 3rd term 
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump says he is ‘not joking’ about 3rd term 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he is “not joking” about recent talk of him potentially seeking a third term in office, although such a…

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Read more about the article Kremlin: US, Russian companies interested in rare earths partnership, challenges remain 
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on rare earth metals production via a video link from his residence outside Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 24, 2025. Sputnik pool photo by Alexei Babushkin/via Reuters.

Kremlin: US, Russian companies interested in rare earths partnership, challenges remain 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer   Several Russian and U.S. companies have shown an interest in new joint ventures focused on rare earth metals extraction projects, but obstacles remain in the way,…

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Read more about the article Mike Waltz reiterates he doesn’t know Atlantic editor 
National security adviser Mike Waltz in Pituffik, Greenland, on March 28, 2025. Pool photo by Jim Watson/Getty Images.

Mike Waltz reiterates he doesn’t know Atlantic editor 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  National security adviser Mike Waltz has reiterated that he does not know The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, after the journalist suggested over the weekend that Waltz…

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