The Savvy Senior | Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
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West Ranch head coach Ryan Lindgreen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch baseball coach stepping down at end of season
West Ranch High School baseball head coach Ryan Lindgreen is set to step down from his role in charge of the program at the end of the season, he confirmed…
The courts
Mother pleads not guilty to fentanyl murder charge
A mother accused of murder in the poisoning death of her son pleaded not guilty to the allegations at her arraignment, according to court records. At her April 22 hearing,…
Castaic resident Cher Arabalo testified Monday in Sacramento at a hearing for a landfill-safety bill authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth. screenshot
Landfill bill heads to Appropriations Committee
As the underground fire continues at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a bill from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, aimed specifically at preventing a similar situation somewhere else passed its first hearing Monday…
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Canyon Country man pleads guilty to break-in
A Santa Clarita Valley man charged with breaking into a Canyon Country home with the intent to commit a sexual assault pleaded no contest to first-degree burglary Monday, according to…
Hundreds attend the 2025 Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Celebrity Waiter dinner themed “Broadway Lights” on Saturday April 26, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Senior Center celebrates ‘Broadway Lights’
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center hosted its 2025 Celebrity Waiter dinner fundraiser at Bella Vida on Saturday night. The theme of the night was “Broadway Lights” and attendees wore…
Front and center: Castaic native McKenzie Arnold is with the cast of her musical “Illusive Impression,” which she first put on at West Ranch High School and again while in college in Utah, April 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Arnold
Former West Ranch student brings her high school musical to college
She put on her very own musical during her senior year at West Ranch High School. It was West Ranch’s last performance in 2020 before the school shut down due…
Kyle Santiago goes for a 3-pointer during the College of the Canyons Foundation’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the college’s Valencia campus, Sunday, April 27, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
COC Foundation hosts third annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The College of the Canyons Foundation hosted its third annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sunday morning at COC’s Valencia campus. According to event chair Taylor Kellstrom, who was sporting a Los…
Elina Ghosh. Courtesy of Meghna Ghosh.
West Ranch student set to perform at The Music Center
Elina Ghosh, a sophomore at West Ranch High School, was named the finalist for the non-classical voice category in The Music Center’s 37th annual Spotlight competition and is expected to…
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Dog fatally struck on McBean Parkway
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to the scene where a dog was fatally struck by a vehicle on McBean Parkway Tuesday afternoon in Valencia, amid online reports…
Why Do Startups Need Balance Sheet Reconciliation Software
Launching a startup is exciting—but managing your books? Not so much. Financial accuracy is often the last thing founders want to worry about, but it can be the difference between…
Nicholas Patey
Patey named Hart District Teacher of the Year
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that Nicholas Patey, Golden Valley High School math teacher, has been selected as the 2025/26 Hart District Teacher of…
Amazon denies report of plans to display costs of tariffs on website
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer Amazon denied reports that it plans to display the cost of U.S. tariffs next to the total price of products listed on the website. The White…
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A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.
Motorcyclist transported to hospital following crash
A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries following a traffic collision on Tuesday morning on Interstate 5 at Biscailuz Drive, according to an official with the California…
President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Trump’s first 100 days: A rapid, consequential start
By Emel Akan, Ivan Pentchoukov, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, Terri Wu, John Haughey, Andrew Thornebrooke, Nathan Worcester, Aaron Gifford, Sam Dorman, Zachary Stieber Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — Upon returning to the White…
About the Women’s Rugby World Cup; insights from José Luís Horta e Costa
Held every four years, the Women's Rugby World Cup is the world's leading tournament for women's rugby union teams, and has been held since 1991. The competition, promoted by World…
Guests of the Santa Clarita Valley Women’s Council of Realtors Breakfast at Tiffany’s Brunch abd Shopping were met with goodie bags matching the theme of the 1962 romantic comedy on Tuesday, April 22 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
The Santa Clarita Valley Women's Council of Realtors held a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed brunch, inspired by the 1960s film last week on Tuesday at the Canyon Country Community Center…
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SSA announces mobile access to Social Security number cards
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Social Security Administration is set to provide beneficiaries with digital access to their Social Security Numbers, offering a “secure and accessible” alternative to physical SSN…
Bus driver Arlene Alcaras arrives at Castaic Middle School to pick up students on Tuesday, 092722. Dan Watson/The Signal
Bus driver shortage leads Castaic district to stop transportation
With slightly over a month left in the school year, Castaic Union School District staff alerted families that, due to staff shortages and personnel matters, the district can no longer…
Healthier Alternatives to Smoking in 2025: From Vapes to Herbal Options
Quitting smoking is definitely something a lot of people today are getting into. Everyone's looking for a healthier lifestyle that works for them. From herbal blends to nicotine-free rituals, there…
