Read more about the article Valencia girls’ basketball takes down Centurions at home  
Saugus power forward Brianna Burroughs (21) keeps possession of the ball against Valencia defense during the first quarter of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on Dec. 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia girls’ basketball takes down Centurions at home  

Lady Vikings secure big win at home over Saugus; plus, scores from around the Foothill League  In an early season championship test for both teams, the Valencia Vikings and Saugus…

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Laurene Weste | Happy Birthday, Santa Clarita 

As Santa Clarita turns 38, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re honoring the vision that made cityhood possible and the bright future still ahead. When our city incorporated in 1987, it was a community in transition.…

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Read more about the article Saugus district: No action imminent on former school site 
Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Saugus district: No action imminent on former school site 

The Saugus Union School District governing board reassured the public that no action would be taken during a closed session conference in relation to a housing development company's interest in the Santa…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ basketball secures road win over Valencia  
Saugus small forward Braydon Harmon (12) drives past Valencia point guard Noah Trevino (14) during the second quarter of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on Dec. 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ basketball secures road win over Valencia  

Centurions earn decisive road victory over Valencia with Braydon Harmon leading the way; plus, scores from around the Foothill League It was a playoff-level atmosphere at Valencia High School’s gymnasium between the Saugus…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Roman Snow scores game winner over Santa Paula  
Hart sophomore Jesus Martinez chasing down the Santa Paula player during Monday’s non-league match against Santa Paula on Dec. 8, 2025. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Hart’s Roman Snow scores game winner over Santa Paula  

Following back-to-back Foothill League wins over Canyon and Valencia, the Hart Hawks hosted the Santa Paula Cardinals in a non-league match and trailed 2-1 at halftime.   By the final whistle, the Hawks won…

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Read more about the article City expands scope for first responder statue  
The proposal brought back by city staff Tuesday called for three life-sized bronze statues — a clean-shaven sheriff’s deputy, a mustachioed firefighter holding an axe and a female emergency medical technician. Courtesy

City expands scope for first responder statue  

The city of Santa Clarita expanded the scope and budget for a series of statues proposed to honor first responders in front of the city’s Santa Clarita Sports Complex.  The proposal brought…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputies investigating death in Newhall  
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies and Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials respond to a call of a man that was found dead at Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway in Newhall, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Sheriff’s deputies investigating death in Newhall  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials said the death of a man found down an embankment Wednesday morning was under investigation by the Traffic Unit.   The Los Angeles County Fire…

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Read more about the article Photos: Go Jazz at The Main
Vocalist Kaytie Pi sings during the Go Jazz Big Band's show, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" at The Main in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Go Jazz at The Main

Go Jazz Big Band performed their show, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, the jazz ensemble performed…

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Read more about the article ‘Theatre in a Week’ returns to The Main 
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‘Theatre in a Week’ returns to The Main 

News release  “Theatre in a Week,” created, written and produced by Barry Agin, returns to The Main (24266 Main St.) in Old Town Newhall with an all-new holiday production, “Holiday Hijinx,” for this weekend only—Friday through Sunday.   “This fast-paced, high-energy annual holiday production gives…

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Read more about the article Ventura Harbor Village to host holiday events, boat parade 
The Santa Paddle event is scheduled 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Ventura Harbor Village. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor Village to host holiday events, boat parade 

News release  Ventura Harbor Village is scheduled this weekend to host its 49th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks: “Let It Glow,” scheduled Friday and Saturday, followed by the family-friendly Santa Paddle and Ventura…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Breakfast with Santa’
Santa Claus made an appearance during "Breakfast with Santa" at the Canyon Country Community Center on Dec. 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Breakfast with Santa’

Santa Claus made an appearance and enjoyed food with families at the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday for the city of Santa Clarita's "Breakfast with Santa" event. Children of…

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Read more about the article Judge halts Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles 
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters confront federal agents and California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

Judge halts Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles to deal with civil unrest.  U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer rejected the…

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