Read more about the article Trinity boys’ basketball tops rival SCCS in back-and-forth thriller 
Trinity point guard Cy Mitchell (2) drives past SCCS' Caleb Shaffer (2) during the second quarter of Tuesday's game at Santa Clarita Christian School on Jan. 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Trinity boys’ basketball tops rival SCCS in back-and-forth thriller 

The rivalry between the Trinity Classical Academy and Santa Clarita Christian boys’ basketball teams is alive and well based on Tuesday’s matchup at SCCS.  Buoyed by their home crowd letting…

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Read more about the article Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22 
The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February. Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40 each plus tax, at city.sc/RainBarrel. Courtesy photo.

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February.   Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40…

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Read more about the article Schools announce classes will resume Friday 
School buses arrive to help evacuate students from Northlake Hills Elementary School as the Hughes Fire grows in Castaic on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2025 Maya Morales/The Signal

Schools announce classes will resume Friday 

Local school districts announced they will be reopening campuses and resuming classes on Friday after having to close due to the Hughes Fire.     All schools in the Castaic Union School…

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Read more about the article Evacuation orders lifted, uncertainty persists  
Frustrated evacuees push law enforcement officials to share when roads will be open on Thursday morning after evacuation orders for residents in Castaic took place the night before due to the Hughes Fire. Jan. 23, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Evacuation orders lifted, uncertainty persists  

By Maya Morales and Katherine Quezada  Signal Staff Writers  Most evacuation orders were downgraded or lifted Thursday morning as L.A. County and Angeles National Forest Service firefighters were mopping up…

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Read more about the article Valencia Hills hosts second annual Anxiety Summit 
From left: Pastor Dan Broyles, Ken Kistler, Amy Kaltenbach, and Lance Steinberg speak at the Valencia Hills Community Church Anxiety Summit on Monday Jan. 20, 2025 in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia Hills hosts second annual Anxiety Summit 

Over a hundred people attended the second annual Anxiety Summit held at Valencia Hills Community Church on Monday afternoon to better understand how anxiety manifests in a person, whether it…

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Read more about the article Unified command post at COC: A hub for first responders 
Firefighters from throughout Southern California were present at the unified command post at the University Center parking lot at College of the Canyons on Thursday, Jan. 23. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Unified command post at COC: A hub for first responders 

As several thousand firefighters rushed to save structures during the Hughes Fire, which broke out Wednesday morning in Castaic and burned over 10,000 acres in less than 24 hours, the…

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Read more about the article Trump signals he may withhold federal aid to California over water policies 
A vivid sunset as smoke from the Palisades Fire fills the sky in Santa Monica. Jan. 9, 2025. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

Trump signals he may withhold federal aid to California over water policies 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is considering withholding federal aid to California following a series of devastating wildfires if the state doesn’t change…

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Read more about the article Hughes Fire evacuation orders easing, 10,176 acres burned, 14% contained 
A landscape of charred brush near Castaic Lake shows the damage the Hughes Fire caused, which burned over 10,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate. Jan. 23, 2025 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hughes Fire evacuation orders easing, 10,176 acres burned, 14% contained 

Despite another day of extreme winds, a joint effort between the Angeles National Forest and L.A. County firefighters kept the Hughes Fire relatively in check Thursday, according to U.S. Forest…

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Which MBA Program is Right for Me? An In-Depth Guide to Choosing the Perfect MBA Program 

For those considering a Master of Business Administration, choosing the right program is a pivotal decision that will shape your professional path. The sheer variety of programs can make the…

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Read more about the article Hughes Fire evacuees take shelter at COC 
Evacuees were able to come to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief site at College of the Canyons' gym Wednesday night to seek food and shelter on Jan. 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hughes Fire evacuees take shelter at COC 

Castaic and Valencia residents evacuated to the American Red Cross shelter set up at the east gym on the Valencia campus of College of the Canyons as the Hughes Fire…

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Read more about the article Hughes Fire forces 30,000 evacuations 
The Hughes Fire erupted northeast of Castaic Lake and quickly burned southwest, prompting evacuations in Castaic Lake. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Hughes Fire forces 30,000 evacuations 

Fast-moving blaze near Castaic Lake scorches nearly 10,000 acres in a matter of hours  By Signal Staff  A fast-moving brush fire that started near Castaic Lake shortly after 10:40 a.m.…

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