2 CalArts alums receive MacArthur Foundation grants
News release Two California Institute of the Arts alumni, Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Gala Porras-Kim, are among the 2025 MacArthur Fellows announced by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur…
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Local author to host book launch celebration
News release Local author and filmmaker Allen Wolf will host a book launch celebration for “The Sound of Violet, 10th Anniversary Edition” on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Locale Studios in Newhall. The event…
5 Budget-Friendly Employee Perks That Retain Staff
Retaining talented employees doesn't require a corporate budget worthy of a tech giant. While competitive salaries matter, the perks that truly keep people engaged often cost far less than expected.…
How to Prepare for the Contractor’s License Exam as an Adult
Preparing for the contractor's license exam as an adult can seem like a daunting task — especially when juggling work, family, and school. But with the right support, the journey…
Top 8 Antidetect Browsers for Social Media Agencies and Brand Managers
Running a modern social media agency in 2025 is as much a technical operation as it is a creative one. Managing dozens, sometimes hundreds of Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn accounts…
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DUI suspect arrested after early-morning crash
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Castaic teen after a driver was found passed out and crashed into a tow truck near one of the city’s busiest intersections…
The courts
DA charges officer with animal abuse
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed two misdemeanor charges against a Los Angeles Police Department officer over allegations she struck a dog in an incident that was filmed in…
College briefs
College Briefs for Oct. 23
3 local students named to dean's list at University of Maryland Global Campus Nearly 18,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2025…
Marsha McLean | Parenting for Prevention Brings Tools and Support to Every Family
One of the greatest strengths of Santa Clarita is our commitment to supporting one another. Whether it’s coming together to celebrate our community’s accomplishments or lending a hand when challenges arise, Santa Clarita…
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Jim de Bree | It’s Time for Dodgers’ World Series Baseball
In a year of robust expectations, after experiencing a season that was more challenging than fans expected, the Dodgers are in the World Series. Only four victories separate them from…
Letters to the Editor
Roy Fisher | Can’t We All Just Get Along?
I have never written a letter to the editor but over the past few months I have been compelled to speak out and speak up. This was prompted primarily by…
Letters to the Editor
Mike Woodings | Prop. 50 Is an Effort to Control You
Proposition 50, designed by Gavin Newsom and his ilk, must be defeated. The proposed congressional district boundaries do nothing to promote representation of we the people. Look at the new…
Byron York | D.C. Attackers Go Free, Showing Crime Crackdown Limits
District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs was quite understanding with the 15-year-old who had pepper-sprayed a man while a friend pummeled him, and while others in her group…
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SUSD parents, teachers describe threats, sexual comments from students
During the Saugus Union School District governing board meeting on Tuesday, public comments echoed an ongoing issue teachers and administrators have described as dangerous, emotionally draining and never-ending, as a…
A more than 40-acre geomembrane, designed to contain hazardous waste and limit leachates at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill on May 28, 2025 in Castaic, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Task force comments on landfill leave lingering health questions
After months of debate from the multi-agency task force working on Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a state official finally commented on health problems residents have been facing — with an acknowledgement…
Newhall Community Center Folklorico dancers paid homage to significant figures in the Spanish community and performed for the guests during the Dia De Muertos celebration on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City to host Dias de los Muertos celebration Saturday
The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to host a Dias de los Muertos celebration at the Canyon Country Community Center from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The event will have a live mariachi band playing throughout the afternoon,…
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LA County announces 2nd tentative settlement of sexual abuse cases
News release A second major settlement agreement has been reached in more than 400 cases filed against L.A. County under Assembly Bill 218, which lifted the statute of limitations on claims of childhood…
College of the Canyons played to a 3-1 conference victory at Antelope Valley College on Friday night, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of COC Sports Information.
COC volleyball gets 3-1 road win at Antelope Valley
By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director LANCASTER — College of the Canyons freshman Addison DeGard served up eight aces and fellow frosh Martina Neveleff tallied 13 kills to help lead the Cougars to a 3-1 conference…
Bowman social worker Elizabeth Tarantini discusses her trajectory during the WiSH Education Foundation's "Ascend" event at Saugus High School on Oct. 18, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Students learn about trajectories of career women during second annual ‘ASCEND’
Personal and professional trajectories often entail ascending past any hardships and setbacks. Through the WiSH Education Foundation’s second annual “ASCEND” event, in partnership with Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley…
CalKIDS provides scholarships for newborns
News release L.A. County families welcoming a new baby can also celebrate another milestone: their child’s very first scholarship. Through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, every child born…