Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ swim undefeated heading into final week of league meets 
West Ranch's Cade Curtis competes against Hart at the swim meet at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Tuesday, April 15. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch boys’ swim undefeated heading into final week of league meets 

The West Ranch Wildcats swim teams completed a sweep over the Hart Hawks on Tuesday, keeping the West Ranch boys undefeated in the Foothill League with just one week left…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ lacrosse claims fifth straight Foothill League title 
West Ranch midfielder Grace Manning (10) runs with the ball against Hart's Gianna Costelle (13) during the first quarter of Wednesday's game at Hart High School on April 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch girls’ lacrosse claims fifth straight Foothill League title 

For the fifth season in a row, the West Ranch Wildcats girls’ lacrosse team is claiming the Foothill League title.  After a dominant 20-2 road victory over the Hart Hawks…

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Read more about the article U.S. Attorney to review deputy’s civil rights conviction in Lancaster incident 
Trevor Kirk. Courtesy of LASPA

U.S. Attorney to review deputy’s civil rights conviction in Lancaster incident 

The newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California will review the conviction of Deputy Trevor Kirk, a Santa Clarita resident found guilty of a 2023 civil rights…

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Read more about the article Trump admin changes COVID website to say true origins from Chinese Lab 
The Trump administration on Friday changed a White House COVID-19 website to include assertions that the virus’s true origins are likely from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, including this map. Screenshot from covid.gov.

Trump admin changes COVID website to say true origins from Chinese Lab 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Trump administration on Friday changed a White House COVID-19 website to include assertions that the virus’s true origins are likely from a laboratory in Wuhan,…

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Read more about the article Photos: “Barcade”Senses block party
Yeva (left), Brett and Daniel Syslo, 4, pose for the Super Mario-themed photo booth at the "Barcade" Senses block party on Main Street, April 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Barcade”Senses block party

The Senses block party was back again, this time with "Barcade." The event had vintage arcade games, families enjoying themselves, and Tom Petty cover band, Heartbreak Over Petty. The evening was…

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Faces of the SCV: Local two-time Olympian still reaching great heights 

Mark Crear When he was a kid, Stevenson Ranch resident Mark Crear wanted to be Jerry Rice, the three-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver of the San Francisco 49ers. But…

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Read more about the article Retired Newhall Elementary teacher writes memoir about time as nun 
Kerry Dashnaw signs books at a public library in Georgetown, Texas, March 2025. Photos courtesy of Peter Dashnaw

Retired Newhall Elementary teacher writes memoir about time as nun 

When she was in her teens, retired Newhall Elementary School teacher Kerry Dashnaw joined an order of conservative Catholic nuns to get close to God. Dashnaw’s recent memoir chronicles how…

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Choosing the Right Electric Cargo Bike for Your Family: Letrigo Minivan SE vs. Zephyer

When looking for a family-oriented electric cargo bike, choosing between models like the Letrigo Minivan SE and Zephyer requires understanding how each meets the unique needs of multi-person families. Let's…

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Read more about the article ‘Fortitude’ photo exhibit launches at Canyon Country Community Center 
“Fortitude,” a solo photographic exhibition by artist Sena Clara Creston, is on view at the Canyon Country Community Center through June 30. Courtesy image.

‘Fortitude’ photo exhibit launches at Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  “Fortitude,” a solo photographic exhibition by artist Sena Clara Creston, is on view at the Canyon Country Community Center through June 30.   “This immersive exhibition showcases a…

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Read more about the article City to launch mobile ‘Library Express’ 
The new Library Express mobile library from the city of Santa Clarita is set to debut on April 26. Courtesy photo.

City to launch mobile ‘Library Express’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled next week to hold the official launch of the Library Express, a fully equipped mobile library designed to bring books, programs and…

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Read more about the article Valladares: Transportation Committee approves Leno’s Law 
Clockwise from top left: Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, comedian Jay Leno, Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, and Valladares' daughter celebrate the Senate Transportation Committee's passage of Senate Bill 712 in Sacramento. Courtesy photo.

Valladares: Transportation Committee approves Leno’s Law 

News release  The Senate Transportation Committee has approved Leno’s Law, coauthored by Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, and Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in an effort to preserve pieces of California’s motoring…

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