Monthly Archives: December 2025
Read more about the article Saugus board chooses Watson as president, 4-1, passing over Griese 
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board named Matthew Watson as the 2026 board president during Tuesday’s organizational meeting. Screenshot from Saugus district video.

Saugus board chooses Watson as president, 4-1, passing over Griese 

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board named Matthew Watson as the 2026 board president during Tuesday’s organizational meeting following numerous public comments supporting a different board member to take the position.   Watson was chosen in a 4-1 vote with governing board…

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Read more about the article From waste to resource: Valencia Water Reclamation Plant hosts public tour 
A Valencia Water Reclamation Plant operator collects solids from wastewater that is then disposed of in a landfill on Saturday Dec. 6, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

From waste to resource: Valencia Water Reclamation Plant hosts public tour 

Ever wondered where "waste” goes after it is flushed down the toilet?   On a recent Saturday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, part of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, held a tour at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant to show members of the…

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Read more about the article Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra perform their “Children’s Concert” at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra held its Annual Children’s Concert on Dec. 6 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Before guests could interact with performers throughout the show…

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Yelowsoft Introduces YelowAI to Simplify Zone and Pricing Management for Taxi Operators

Newark, DE – Yelowsoft, a global provider of taxi dispatch and mobility software, today announced the launch of YelowAI, an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify how taxi and chauffeur businesses…

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Read more about the article County to hold hearing for thousands of homes in Castaic 
The public hearing notice involved a development of 3,150 homes on nearly 800 acres east of Interstate 5, west of Castaic Lake and north of Castaic.

County to hold hearing for thousands of homes in Castaic 

A plan more than 30 years in the making for thousands of homes in the NorthLake community of Castaic is nearing another public hearing with the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission, based on a legal notice published…

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Read more about the article COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration 
The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by the Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company, as well as a kinara display. Photo by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office.

COC hosts Kwanzaa celebration 

The College of the Canyons Intercultural Center and Umoja Community hosted a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 3. The free event, which drew more than 100 attendees, featured a performance by…

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Read more about the article JCI volunteers give kids in need Christmas gifts and an activity-filled day 
JCI volunteers give a family their Christmas gifts during the JCI Santa's Helpers event on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

JCI volunteers give kids in need Christmas gifts and an activity-filled day 

https://youtu.be/a0TwuCbewEw The College of the Canyons University Center saw hundreds of families pass through its doors on Saturday, drawn by toys — and a visit from Santa Claus.  Hundreds of kids lined up at a single desk in the University Center lobby…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Braulio Castillo represents Western region in Brooks XC National Championship, places 6th in regional  
Photo courtesy of West Ranch cross country runner Braulio Castillo.

West Ranch’s Braulio Castillo represents Western region in Brooks XC National Championship, places 6th in regional  

After placing seventh in the Division 3 CIF state championship, West Ranch senior cross-country runner Braulio Castillo ran in the Brooks XC regional and national championship races, representing the western region against the top runners in the…

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Read more about the article Judge dismisses claims against LASD, commander in fight  
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Judge dismisses claims against LASD, commander in fight  

A federal judge Friday dismissed several claims against the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and the former Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station captain, dismissing a lawsuit filed over a 2024 fight…

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Read more about the article Valencia High School wrestling places 1st at High Desert Duels  
Photo courtesy of Valencia High School wrestling.

Valencia High School wrestling places 1st at High Desert Duels  

After winning its first dual meet of the season on Dec. 11, the Valencia High School wrestling team competed in the High Desert Duels in Lancaster High School on Saturday against 24 schools competing from all around…

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Read more about the article Photos: Elks Lodge Holiday Boutique
Christine Rodriguez, owner of Bella Cottage Bakery, sold her bakery items at the Santa Clarita Elks Holiday Boutique at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Elks Lodge Holiday Boutique

The Santa Clarita Elks Holiday Boutique took place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge. Residents could buy food items, gifts and trinkets;…

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Read more about the article Nick Reiner charged with murdering his parents 
Rob Reiner. Photo: Montclair Film Festival, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Nick Reiner charged with murdering his parents 

By Zachary Stieber and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers  The son of Rob and Michele Reiner, Nick Reiner, has been charged with killing his parents, officials announced on Tuesday.  “Today the Los Angeles (County) District Attorney’s…

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