Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article Toy company makes major delivery to SCV Boys & Girls Club 
Members of Santa Clarita Studios and the Boys & Girls Club stand with a pallet of toys that were donated to the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club-James T. Ventress Clubhouse in Newhall on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Toy company makes major delivery to SCV Boys & Girls Club 

It’s the season of giving, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley James T. Ventress Clubhouse got an opportunity to share the holiday magic on Wednesday with a large donation of toys.  The SCV Boys…

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Read more about the article Resident creates browser recap add-on for Firefox 
Taimur Hasan created, "Fox-Recap," a Firefox add-on that could recap browser data for users. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Resident creates browser recap add-on for Firefox 

Imagine a world of “Spotify Wrapped,” but for your browser.   In an effort to create an add-on for Mozilla Firefox, that’s what local resident and recent California State University, Monterey Bay graduate, Taimur…

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Read more about the article Deputies looking for man suspected of setting house on fire 
Firefighters were called to battle a working structure fire at the 29100 block of Flowerpark Drive Saturday afternoon on Dec. 13, 2025. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Deputies looking for man suspected of setting house on fire 

The suspect who set fire to a home on Flowerpark Drive on Saturday is believed to have fled the scene and is being sought by sheriff’s deputies.  It wasn’t clear whether the man’s remains were in the home until sometime Monday afternoon,…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District selects new president, other leadership spots 
Newhall School District Rachelle Haddoak was elected board president during the board's annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Newhall School District selects new president, other leadership spots 

The Newhall School District governing board selected new officers, including a new president, clerk and clerk pro tem, as part of its annual organizational meeting Tuesday.  Rachelle Haddoak was elected the board’s new president, Suzan Solomon was elected clerk, and Isaiah Talley was elected clerk pro tem. All officers were selected unanimously.   Haddoak took…

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Read more about the article Trinity boys’ basketball bounces back with win over Hueneme at home  
Trinity guard Isaiah Chavez (13) keeps possession of the ball during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Hueneme at the Church of the Nazarene on Dec. 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Trinity boys’ basketball bounces back with win over Hueneme at home  

After securing his 100th win over Santa Clarita Christian on Dec. 12, head coach Daniel Hebert led the Trinity Knights to a bounceback 75-49 win over the Hueneme Vikings on Tuesday after losing to Faith Baptist the day…

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Read more about the article Arguments over Realtor-rape allegation move to federal court in LA 
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Arguments over Realtor-rape allegation move to federal court in LA 

A thumb drive full of evidence could prove important in a yearslong lawsuit that alleged former local Realtor Mike Bjorkman committed multiple sexual assaults that were covered up by the billion-dollar real estate firm that employed him.  A federal judge granted an…

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Read more about the article SCV Compassionate Friends holds 24th annual candlelight remembrance 
Alice Renolds lights a candle at the Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of Compassionate Friends 24th annual Candlelight Remembrance Program at BethlehemSCV in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCV Compassionate Friends holds 24th annual candlelight remembrance 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends hosted its 24th annual Candlelight Remembrance Program for children, grandchildren and siblings who were taken too soon at BethlehemSCV on Sunday evening.  The evening featured a walkway…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court won’t hear free speech case over vanity plate 
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Supreme Court won’t hear free speech case over vanity plate 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer   The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away a Tennessee woman’s appeal of her state rejecting a personalized license plate for her car.  The court rejected the…

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Read more about the article National Trust sues Trump admin over White House ballroom project 
Construction workers work on adding a ballroom to the East Wing of the White House on Dec. 1, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

National Trust sues Trump admin over White House ballroom project 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and federal agencies over the ballroom construction project at the White House.  Construction on…

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The Five Biggest Hidden Costs in Retirement — And How Chuck Oliver’s Approach at The Hidden Wealth Solution Helps Retirees Fight Back 

Retirement requires careful planning, but today’s environment presents challenges that previous generations did not face. With the national debt at record highs, inflation still elevated, and tax rates likely to rise, retirees must prepare…

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Read more about the article ICE announces arrest of 400 illegal immigrants in Minnesota 
Community members gather for a public hearing as the Minneapolis City Council considers strengthening the city’s separation ordinance barring cooperation with ICE in Minneapolis, Minn., on Dec. 9, 2025. Photo by Jenn Ackerman.

ICE announces arrest of 400 illegal immigrants in Minnesota 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  More than 400 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Minnesota by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of Operation Metro Surge, the Department of Homeland Security said…

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Read more about the article Labor Department sends fraud ‘strike team’ to Minnesota  

Labor Department sends fraud ‘strike team’ to Minnesota  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   The U.S. Department of Labor has deployed a specialized “strike team” to Minnesota to see whether fraudsters stole from the Unemployment Insurance Program, amid the accusations…

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Read more about the article Mall invites community to donate coats for families in need 

Mall invites community to donate coats for families in need 

News release  The Valencia Town Center is inviting the community to help local families stay warm this season by participating in the nationwide One Warm Coat “Share the Warmth” campaign, sponsored locally by Centennial, the firm…

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Read more about the article Sierra Hillbillies to host post-New Year’s square dance 

Sierra Hillbillies to host post-New Year’s square dance 

News release  The Santa Clarita Sierra Hillbillies Club invites the community to its "New Year's After Party" square and round dance on Sunday, Jan. 4.   Paul Waters will be the caller from 2:30 to 5 p.m., calling social square dance and plus tips. Also,…

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Read more about the article The Group SoCal celebrates first year with donations to charities 
The Group SoCal, a local nonprofit real estate organization, recently celebrated the end of its first year by giving $1,000 each to the RISE Foundation in Santa Clarita and the Royal Family Kids Camp in the Antelope Valley. Courtesy photo.

The Group SoCal celebrates first year with donations to charities 

News release  The Group SoCal, a local nonprofit real estate organization, recently celebrated the end of its first year by giving back to two local charities, the group announced in…

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Read more about the article HMNH employees support 42 families through Helping Families Program 
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees provided support this holiday season to local families through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s annual Helping Families Program. Courtesy photo.

HMNH employees support 42 families through Helping Families Program 

News release   Every holiday season, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees provide support to local families through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s annual Helping Families Program.  This year, Henry Mayo…

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Earn crypto rewards daily and win tickets to the 2026 World Cup! CreditBlockchain launches its “Mining and Match-Watching” win-win program. 

The global sporting spectacle, the 2026 World Cup, is fast approaching. Do you dream of experiencing the passion of the ultimate competition firsthand? Now, CreditBlockchain, a leading cryptocurrency cloud mining platform,…

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