Read more about the article Developer plans Bouquet Canyon Road meeting in January  
Next month, residents should find out more details on what’s going to happen, although the full details are not yet available until the second community meeting, planned for 6-8 p.m. Jan. 7, at The Centre located at the city's Sports Complex.

Developer plans Bouquet Canyon Road meeting in January  

An 11-month closure of Bouquet Canyon Road is now being planned for mid-January, according to a web page from Lennar created for its 375-home development near David Way in Saugus.  After a…

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Read more about the article Castaic school board elects new president, clerk 
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic school board elects new president, clerk 

The Castaic Union School District governing board elected a new president and clerk during the board’s organizational meeting last week.  Laura Pearson was elected president, while Erik Richardson was elected clerk.   Vincent Titiriga was elected the “presiding officer in the…

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L.A. County launches strategic plan on child protection 

News release  The Los Angeles County Office of Child Protection has launched its Strategic Plan to the county Board of Supervisors, proposing a five-year plan for the well-being of L.A. County’s children, youth, and families by bridging silos,…

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Military jet performs ‘headbutt’ on plane intruding into Mar-a-Lago airspace 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer   Fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, military officials said.  The aircraft entered restricted…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls’ basketball takes win over Mission Oak at home  
Saugus power forward Rachael Correa (1) shoots the ball during a game against Mission Oak on Dec. 19, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus girls’ basketball takes win over Mission Oak at home  

Following a weeklong break after their last game, the Centurions returned to the court and defeated the Mission Oak Hawks of Tulare on Friday.   The Saugus Centurions’ 40-29 win came after a strong first quarter in which the team outscored…

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Read more about the article DOJ says it re-released 119 pages of Epstein files that were redacted 
Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

DOJ says it re-released 119 pages of Epstein files that were redacted 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice on Sunday re-released with “minimal redactions” 119 pages of grand jury materials in the 2021 case against Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. …

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Read more about the article At TPUSA event, Vance warns conservatives to not cancel each other 
Vice President JD Vance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

At TPUSA event, Vance warns conservatives to not cancel each other 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  PHOENIX — In the final minutes of Turning Point USA’s sometimes fractious AmericaFest, Vice President JD Vance called for something short of a truce: He urged conservatives to not…

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Health Department recommends 2 new conditions for newborn screening 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Two new conditions are now recommended for newborn screening, federal officials said last week.  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, or DMD and MLD,…

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Read more about the article Forecast calls for heavy rain through Christmas 
Ducks enjoy the rain at Central Park in Saugus. Courtesy Doug Zabilski

Forecast calls for heavy rain through Christmas 

There’s not much chance for a white Christmas in the Santa Clarita Valley this year, although drivers could see a light snow if they’re at the top of the pass…

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Read more about the article Festividad for Christ gives back to its neighbors 
Attendees enjoyed the food during the 20th annual "Festividad for Christ" event at Faith Community Church on Dec. 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Festividad for Christ gives back to its neighbors 

The crowd of families that packs Faith Community Church’s patio and backyard area each year for Festividad for Christ gathers mostly on the strength of word of mouth.  The Newhall church has seen an average of 500 attendees – and up to around 1,000 at its record-breaker – since its…

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In Santa Clarita, AI “Companion” Apps Spark Curiosity — and New Conversations About Safety

Santa Clarita Valley residents are used to tech trends showing up quietly at first: a new social platform teens whisper about at school, a new gadget parents spot at the…

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Read more about the article What Are the 12 Days of Christmas? 
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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas? 

By Catherine Boeckmann  Old Farmers Almanac  Is “The Twelve Days of Christmas!” just a song? Nope! Learn what this festive celebration is all about—and when the 12 days start (and end). It’s a fascinating look at our fun…

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Read more about the article Let It Snow! 
The Northstar California Ski Resort in Truckee is bringing back one the mountain’s favorite traditions. Every afternoon, skiers can glide down East Ridge to sip a glass of bubbly or apple cider at the slopeside, ski-up bar Tōst. ©ADOBESTOCK

Let It Snow! 

While it is still early in the ski season, the forecast for 2025-26 is predicting warmer than average temperatures and a higher-than-normal chance of below normal snowfall, especially in the…

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