Read more about the article Home Wasn’t in the Plan Until it Was 
Amber and Quinten Branch with their daughters Harriet, center left, 6 and Harriet, 9, embrace their new home in FivePoint on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Home Wasn’t in the Plan Until it Was 

Buying a home felt out of reach. It was something she thought only older people could afford to do.  Yet, for Amber Branch, her husband and their two young daughters,…

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Read more about the article City to host affordable-housing talk in October 
The neighborhood would have four residential planning areas on approximately 28 acres, with 122 detached single-family condos and 196 attached townhomes — 22 identified as affordable for low-income households.

City to host affordable-housing talk in October 

Near the end of Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting, Planning Manager Patrick LeClair announced a significant first for the city of Santa Clarita: a study session on affordable housing is being…

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Read more about the article Friday Night Foothill League Scores, Updated Standings  
Valencia quarterback Brady Bretthauer (12) during the first quarter against West Ranch on Sept. 19, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Friday Night Foothill League Scores, Updated Standings  

After Friday night’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Foothill League:    Hart 46, Saugus 35   Valencia 48, West Ranch 0   Golden Valley 14, Canyon…

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Read more about the article Hart win spoils Saugus’ perfect start to season  
Hart wide receiver Matix Frithsmith (4) runs with the ball against Saugus during the first quarter of Friday's game at College of the Canyons on Sept. 19, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart win spoils Saugus’ perfect start to season  

Following four straight wins to start the year, the Centurions’ undefeated season came to an end off the hands of Hart defender Bailey Hill.   The Hawks defeated Saugus, 46-35, for…

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Read more about the article Valencia football dominates West Ranch in league opener  
Valencia running back Brian Bonner (34) scores the second touchdown of the night for the Vikings against West Ranch on Sept. 19, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia football dominates West Ranch in league opener  

Game called midway through fourth quarter following a West Ranch player being taken off the field in an ambulance  The Valencia Vikings football team ran nine plays in the first…

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Read more about the article CHP, firefighters respond to RV blaze
First responders arrive at the scene of an RV on fire near the 22400 block of Sierra Highway on Friday. Courtesy photo.

CHP, firefighters respond to RV blaze

First responders arrived at the scene of an RV on fire near the 22400 block of Sierra Highway on Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.  CHP Officer Megan…

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Read more about the article Soroptimists host 14th annual fashion show 
Local leaders model for the 14th annual Fashion show hosted by Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley at the Hyatt on Sept. 13, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Soroptimists host 14th annual fashion show 

At Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, helping women and young girls live their dreams is at the heart of the organization's mission.   Last Saturday, to support those efforts,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita woman given state nod for emergency services commission 
Jennifer Shepard, of Santa Clarita, has been appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Commission. Courtesy

Santa Clarita woman given state nod for emergency services commission 

 Gov. Gavin Newsom has named a Santa Clarita resident to a state board, according to a news release from his office.   “Jennifer Shepard, of Santa Clarita, has been appointed to…

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