City to kick off ‘Celebrate’ culture series
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to its Celebrate cultural event series, which is returning for its fourth year starting this month at the Canyon…
US Urges India, Pakistan to cool tensions after Kashmir terror attack
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, urging the two countries to de-escalate tensions over…
From left: Zumba instructor Maricela Pacheco, firefighter driver Andrew Gardner, firefighter Ryan Ramos, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, Station 111 captain Ara Mouradian and organizor Jocelyn Reyes pose for a photo at Station 111, April 25, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Zumba instructor raises funds, gifts for Station 111 firefighters
When devastation struck California in January from the wildfires, Jocelyn Reyes knew she wanted to do something to help out the first responders in Santa Clarita. Reyes decided that she…
Newhall School District board reviews new housing developments
The Newhall School District governing board at last week’s meeting reviewed a presentation on housing developments within the district’s attendance boundaries. The presentation was an informational item, wrote Superintendent Leticia…
Saugus community members gather at Bridgeport Elementary School for the Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee's public hearing on Wednesday night, April 30, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
SUSD asset management advisory committee to meet next week to review edits
At least 60 Saugus community members attended the Saugus Union School District’s asset management advisory committee’s public hearing Wednesday night, seven of whom spoke during public comment. After another editing…
National security adviser Mike Waltz in Pituffik, Greenland, on March 28, 2025. Pool photo by Jim Watson/Getty Images.
Trump names Mike Waltz as ambassador to UN
By Jack Phillips and Emel Akan Contributing Writers President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he was naming White House national security advisor Mike Waltz to be the U.S. ambassador to…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walking into the White House grounds in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.
Musk: DOGE may stay for Trump’s entire term
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that the Department of Government Efficiency has not been as effective as he would like but noted it may continue for…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station personnel conduct a use of force investigation after a woman who alledgely stole beer from Sprouts Farmers Market off Magic Mountain Parkway resisted being handcuffed on Thursday afternoon, May 1, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
Deputies: Woman detained after stealing beer, resisting being handcuffed
A woman was detained after stealing beer from Sprouts Farmers Market and then resisting being handcuffed by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy, according to station officials. Sgt. Johnny…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.
Newhall hit-and-run under investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a Newhall hit-and-run traffic collision that left a pedestrian injured Thursday. Sgt. Bill Edson of the Crime Prevention Unit said the station…
West Ranch setter Jackson Manansala (13) and middle hitter Parker Rappoport (16) go up for a block against El Segundo during the third set of the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch boys’ volleyball stunned in first round of playoffs
As the West Ranch Wildcats boys’ volleyball team exited the locker room after Wednesday’s playoff loss, the players were greeted by the support of their coaches. “I told them that…
Saugus opposite hitter Josh Lane (3) hits the ball over the net against Chaminade middle blocker Beau Duncan (18) during the first set of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 first round playoff game at Saugus High School on April 29, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus boys’ volleyball rallies to victory in first round of playoffs
Staring defeat in the face on Tuesday, the Saugus Centurions boys’ volleyball team found a way to advance in the first round of the playoffs. After losing the third set…
Members from D’Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment pose with their wings during the Santa Clarita Artists Association's "Things With Wings" gallery on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: ‘Things With Wings’
The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its exhibit, "Things With Wings," on Saturday in Old Town Newhall. Various types of artworks with wings were displayed, as well as an appearance…
Valencia midfielder Ryan Elshoff (18) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia boys’ lacrosse wins 3OT first-round playoff thriller
Not one, not two, but three overtimes were needed on Tuesday for the Valencia Vikings boys’ lacrosse team to advance to the second round of the playoffs. Traveling to Chatsworth…
Strength Starts with Sleep: Harsha Pakhal Explains Why Recovery Is Your Secret Weapon
When most people think about getting stronger, their minds jump straight to working out. Whether that means lifting heavier weights, pushing harder, or training more often, the fitness world is…
L.A. County workers go on strike for a second consecutive day demanding better pay in front of the Santa Clarita Family Services office in Valencia, Calif on April 30, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Striking county workers picket in SCV
After a day of striking in Los Angeles County over contract negotiations, local county union workers demanding better pay picketed in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, just outside the L.A. County…
College briefs
College Briefs for May 1
Peretz selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities dean's list Abigail Peretz, of Valencia, has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean's list at the University of Minnesota Twin…
Why Parents Love Sending Their Kids to Adventure Camps in Central NJ
Parents find adventure camps in Central NJ appealing due to their perfect mix of thrilling outdoor activities and essential life skills development. These camps offer rock climbing and zip-lining, instilling…
Marsha McLean | Celebrating Santa Clarita’s Special Needs Community at FestAbility
The city of Santa Clarita has long been a community that provides joy and comfort for our residents. That includes ensuring that individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to…
Byron York | The Angriest Democrat in the Room: Pritzker
JB Pritzker, the billionaire hotel heir who since 2019 has served as governor of Illinois, wants to be president. Like many Democrats, Pritzker believes his party has not been tough…
Christine Flowers | Sex Toys in School Library Books?
In the dystopian Ray Bradbury novel “Fahrenheit 451,” a totalitarian government mandates the burning of books. At the time of its writing, 1953, the author suggested that the impetus for…
