Read more about the article CIF releases state playoff brackets 
Hart senior Cameron Smith (4) kicks the ball along the sideline against Mira Costa midfielder Chase Hackley (17) during the first half of the first round of the CIF Southern Section Open Division at Hart High School on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

CIF releases state playoff brackets 

The Hart High School boys’ soccer and Canyon High School boys’ basketball teams found out Sunday where they’ll be starting off their state playoff journeys.  Canyon was placed in Division…

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Read more about the article Food drive serves hundreds of families on Saturday
Volunteers pass out items during the Venice Pizzeria and God's Glorious Praise Ministries food drive on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Food drive serves hundreds of families on Saturday

Hundreds of families came out Saturday to the parking lot of God’s Glorious Praise Ministries on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country for groceries. According to the church’s pastor Christopher Ethakpemhi,…

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Read more about the article Deputies: False alarm on stolen AR-15 
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Deputies: False alarm on stolen AR-15 

Reports of a stolen AR-15-style rifle were deemed false by detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station who were investigating a suspected burglary on Saturday night in Valencia, according…

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Read more about the article House speaker: Zelenskyy may have to step down over White House spat 
From left: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump and Vice Presidentt JD Vance meet in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 28, 2025. White House video screenshot via X.

House speaker: Zelenskyy may have to step down over White House spat 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have to resign in the wake of a high-profile public spat with…

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

SUSD asset management advisory committee set to review drafting process 

The Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee is set to meet Wednesday to discuss and review sample recommendation reports for the site of Santa Clarita Elementary School.   During…

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Read more about the article Passenger ID’d from fatal collision 
A single-vehicle collision happened at the intersection of Market Street and Railroad Avenue early Saturday morning, March 1, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Passenger ID’d from fatal collision 

Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner have identified the man who died in the solo vehicle collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Market Street in Newhall early…

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Read more about the article Canyon Theatre to feature art exhibit, ‘Symphony of Colors 2’ 
Artwork by Zony Gordon

Canyon Theatre to feature art exhibit, ‘Symphony of Colors 2’ 

News release  “Symphony of Colors 2,” an art exhibition showing the works of Zony Gordon, an impressionist artist from the Santa Clarita Artists Association, will be featured at the Canyon…

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Read more about the article Mermaid Month in Ventura 
Enjoy a meet and greet with mermaids during Mermaid March. Photo Courtesy Ventura Harbor Village.

Mermaid Month in Ventura 

There’s something about mermaids that enchant not only children, but also adults of all ages.  Folklore, literature and film are awash with stories of mermaids, the sirens of the sea. …

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Read more about the article March is National Craft Month 
Learn a new skill like basket weaving, resin pouring or jewelry design during National Craft Month. Photo Credit Pixabay.

March is National Craft Month 

Remember when COVID-19 was raging all around us and we all took up sourdough bread baking and making vision boards from old magazines?  As life returned to the “new normal”…

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Read more about the article Uncover Centuries-Old Traditions of Mardi Gras 
Mardi Gras is for celebrating life. The green, purple and gold have specific meanings with purple representing justice, green representing faith and gold representing power. ©adobestock

Uncover Centuries-Old Traditions of Mardi Gras 

The celebration of Mardi Gras has been a part of cultures for centuries. French for Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start…

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Read more about the article Single-vehicle fire stops traffic on I-5  
Tow truck personnel loads up a vehicle after it went up in flames on the southbound Interstate 5 freeway on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Single-vehicle fire stops traffic on I-5  

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the southbound Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway at 9:40 a.m. Sunday.  The vehicle was fully engulfed in…

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Read more about the article Five Easy Steps to Create Your Homebuying Budget 
As you hunt for the home of your dreams, stay prepared and informed. One essential aspect of doing so is to set a realistic budget that accounts for the true costs of homeownership. ©ADOBESTOCK

Five Easy Steps to Create Your Homebuying Budget 

One of the most important steps to take while house hunting is to create an intentional budget that accounts for both upfront costs and recurring expenses. Doing so will help…

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Read more about the article Photos: Second annual Hart District’s Got Talent
Mason Gargoles of La Mesa Junior High School perform a dance number at the second annual Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase held at Saugus High School on Feb. 28, 2025 in Saugus, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Second annual Hart District’s Got Talent

A cast of over 20 performers took the Saugus High School stage on Friday evening for the second annual Hart District's Got Talent Variety Showcase presented by the WiSH Education…

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