Read more about the article Hart boys’ XC finish as CIF Finalist, multiple SCV teams advance to state championship  
File photo, Hart boys’ cross-country runners Samuel Aina (581) and Nicolas Zamora (587) sprinting towards the finish line during the 2025 Foothill League Meet #1 at Central Park on September 27, 2025. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Hart boys’ XC finish as CIF Finalist, multiple SCV teams advance to state championship  

The Hart High School boys’ cross-country team highlighted the last weekend for teams in the Santa Clarita Valley who participated in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championships as the Hawks finished as finalists in Division 2.   "It’s a…

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Read more about the article West Ranch law club isn’t politics for teens – it’s politics, period 
West Ranch Law club members pose with former Justice Anthony Kennedy at the Reagan Library. Courtesy Photo/Rohan Radharaj

West Ranch law club isn’t politics for teens – it’s politics, period 

Anybody who thinks teenagers aren’t interested in politics hasn’t seen West Ranch Law in action.  That’s according to West Ranch High School AP government teacher Tim Von Busch, who also…

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Indiana GOP to reconvene over congressional map 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Indiana Republicans will reconvene next month to consider President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional map, according to state lawmakers.  In a statement on Tuesday, Indiana House…

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Read more about the article Holiday Family Classic ‘A Christmas Story’ returns to CTG 
“A Christmas Story” runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 23 at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

Holiday Family Classic ‘A Christmas Story’ returns to CTG 

News release  The Holiday Season is back with the Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story,” opening this weekend.  Based on the iconic 1983 movie of the same name, the play tells the story of…

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Read more about the article Foal regains eyesight after being born blind 
Joy Weber has helped Bee throughout her eyesight journey at Weber Training Stables in Agua Dulce on Nov. 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Foal regains eyesight after being born blind 

Being ambitious since birth, Blind Ambition, otherwise known as Bee, is back in Agua Dulce after undergoing surgery at the University of California, Davis.  Born with thick cataracts covering both…

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Read more about the article Campbell’s rejects claims it uses 3D-printed or lab-grown chicken 
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Campbell’s rejects claims it uses 3D-printed or lab-grown chicken 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   The Campbell’s Co. has rejected claims that it uses 3D-printed, lab-grown, or otherwise artificial chicken in its soups, calling the allegations “patently absurd” and reiterating that all of its…

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Read more about the article Man accidentally shot in the leg Thanksgiving night 
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Man accidentally shot in the leg Thanksgiving night 

A man in his 20s was shot in the leg by another man in his 20s Thanksgiving night, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Office.  Sgt. Oleg Polissky said the…

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Read more about the article Consumer confidence drops as shoppers turn cautious ahead of holidays 
People shop at a retail store in New York City on March 21, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Consumer confidence drops as shoppers turn cautious ahead of holidays 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   American consumers grew markedly more downbeat in November as confidence slid to its weakest level since April, retail spending cooled, and inflation worries continued to weigh…

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Read more about the article SCV Senior Center, Lions Club host Thanksgiving feast 
Attendees eat their meals at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and SCV/Castaic Lions Club Thanksgiving feast at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCV Senior Center, Lions Club host Thanksgiving feast 

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida and the SCV/Castaic Lions Club hosted their annual Thanksgiving feast with over 700 meals being served at the center and through…

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Read more about the article First lady receives official White House Christmas tree 
First Lady Melania Trump inspects the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington on Nov. 24, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

First lady receives official White House Christmas tree 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump welcomed a horse-drawn wagon delivering the official White House Christmas Tree to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday.  “It’s a beautiful tree,” Trump said of…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Master Chorale to present ‘Illuminate the Season’ 
Opera singers perform a series of songs during the eight annual Master Chorale Messiah Sing -Along under the artistic direction of Allan Robert Petker at the Valencia United Methodist Church on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to present ‘Illuminate the Season’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble dedicated to performing high-quality choral works, invites the community to “Illuminate the Season,” on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center…

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Read more about the article The Main announces 2026 season lineup 
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The Main announces 2026 season lineup 

News release  The Main, the 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall, has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, drama and original theatrical works.  Next year, The Main has 23 theater productions scheduled, along with…

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Pentagon to deploy 500 more troops in DC after 2 Guardsmen shot 

By Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writer  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will order 500 additional troops to Washington, after two National Guard members were shot just steps away from the White House on Wednesday.  “The shooter…

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