Read more about the article SCV football preview: Title-deciding matchup highlights week 9  
File photo of Valencia running back Brian Bonner (34) tossing the ball to wide receiver Anthony Vernon (4) during the second quarter of Thursday's game against Golden Valley at Canyon High School on Oct. 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV football preview: Title-deciding matchup highlights week 9  

It’s week nine in the high school football season and this week’s slate of Foothill League matchups holds major playoff implications, including this season’s league champion.   After its win over…

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Read more about the article West Ranch advances to CIF second round with win over Tesoro  
West Ranch outside hitter Devyn Kobe (9) puts the ball over the net during the third set of the first round of the CIF playoff game against Tesoro at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch advances to CIF second round with win over Tesoro  

West Ranch girls’ volleyball trailed early in Tuesday's night playoff opener against the Tesoro Titans, but in the end the Wildcats returned to their normal selves to take the win…

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Read more about the article Florida sues California, Washington state, over federal commercial driving rules 
The scene of the crash involving a semi and a minivan on Florida's Turnpike on Aug. 12, 2025, in St. Lucie County. Photo courtesy of St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office

Florida sues California, Washington state, over federal commercial driving rules 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said his state is suing California and Washington state over their policy of allegedly ignoring federal rules regarding the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses.  The…

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Read more about the article County to host hazardous waste roundup in Val Verde 
Veolia workers tell cars to move along the hazard area to drop off their hazardous and electronic waste at the free Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste Roundup at College of the Canyons, April 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

County to host hazardous waste roundup in Val Verde 

News release   A free household hazardous waste roundup event is scheduled Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Val Verde Park, 30300 Arlington St., Val Verde.  The free Countywide Household Hazardous &…

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Read more about the article COC hosts debate on Proposition 50 
From left, College of the Canyons professors Phil Gussin and Erik Altenbernd, as well as speakers Calvin Garrigan, president of COC's political science club, and Jonathan Hatami, who represented the No argument, as well as Andrew Taban and Jack Teoli, vice president of COC's political science club.

COC hosts debate on Proposition 50 

Everyone on the panel agreed on one thing: California’s nonpartisan committee for drawing district lines represents the best system out there for determining the state’s congressional districts.  However, where the…

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Read more about the article Castaic schools named to Educational Results Partnership’s 2025 Honor Roll 
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic schools named to Educational Results Partnership’s 2025 Honor Roll 

News release  The Castaic Union School District announced that Castaic Middle School, Castaic Elementary School and Northlake Hills Elementary School have been named to the Educational Results Partnership 2025 Honor Roll, recognizing them among California’s top-performing…

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Dixon Family Health Center named Organization of the Year by National Association of Social Workers 

News release  Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc., a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and compassionate health care to underserved residents of the Santa Clarita Valley, has been honored as Organization of the Year by the California Chapter…

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Read more about the article FYI co-founders receive One Hart award from Hart district  
Fostering Youth Independence co-founders Carolyn Olsen and Gina Stevens recently received the One Hart award from board member Erin McKeon Wilson of the William S. Hart Union High School District. Courtesy photo.

FYI co-founders receive One Hart award from Hart district  

News release  Fostering Youth Independence co-founders Carolyn Olsen and Gina Stevens received the One Hart award at a recent board meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District for exemplifying the district’s core…

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Read more about the article Rural town claims win in battery storage fight 
The proposed site of an Acton battery energy storage system near Angeles National Forest Highway. Photo courtesy of Hecate Grid.

Rural town claims win in battery storage fight 

A small group of rural citizens claimed victory over the nation’s most populous county in a recent ruling against a 300-megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system.  Residents have been fighting…

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Read more about the article Valladares touts anti-predator bill signed by Newsom  
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Valladares touts anti-predator bill signed by Newsom  

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that Senate Bill 380, legislation she strongly advocated for in the Legislature, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and takes effect immediately.  The new law, authored by…

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Read more about the article Valencia native signs with Formula 2 team  
File photo of Valencia native Colton Herta when he  won the Long Beach Grand Prix Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Cory Rubin/For The Signal

Valencia native signs with Formula 2 team  

Valencia native Colton Herta has signed with the British-based HitechGP team and will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season.   Herta, who signed with the Cadillac Formula 1 team…

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Read more about the article NASW honors local residents for mental health support 
Larry Schallert, a former NASW Social Worker of the Year, stands with Barbara Wilson, this year's winner, for her work with Mental Health Hookup. Courtesy Stephanie Cotcher

NASW honors local residents for mental health support 

The National Association of Social Workers recognized several local residents for their work in promoting mental health programs and resources in the community at its annual awards ceremony.  The organization…

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Read more about the article SCV lawmakers discuss bills, agendas 
The state's capitol building in Sacramento.

SCV lawmakers discuss bills, agendas 

Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, discussed the end of the 2025 legislative session and their focus on what’s ahead, following the…

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Read more about the article Valencia student appears on ‘GameDay,’ shares Alabama experience 
Gabby Mathis, a student from Valencia who attends The University of Alabama, was recently selected to appear on ESPN's "College GameDay.” Courtesy photo.

Valencia student appears on ‘GameDay,’ shares Alabama experience 

News release  Oct. 4 wasn’t a typical Saturday for University of Alabama student Gabby Mathis. The chemical engineering major was picked to kick a field goal during ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast when…

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