Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article Canyon boys’ basketball falls in first round of state playoffs 
Canyon’s Isaac Yuhico launches a 3-pointer in front of St. Bonaventure’s Brant Hall Jr. (11) during Friday’s CIF Southern Section Division 2A title game against St. Bonaventure held at Azusa Pacific University on Feb. 28, 2025. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Canyon boys’ basketball falls in first round of state playoffs 

The Canyon High School boys’ basketball team’s season ended on Tuesday, but not before accomplishing its biggest goal of the season, head coach Ali Monfared said on Thursday.  The Cowboys…

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Read more about the article Relay For Life hosts cancer survivor, caregiver celebration dinner 
Survivors stood up to be recognized during the the American Cancer Society Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Relay For Life hosts cancer survivor, caregiver celebration dinner 

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley hosted a celebration dinner for cancer survivors and their caregivers on Saturday evening.  The dinner was to show support…

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Read more about the article White House denies claims US revoking Ukrainians’ immigration status 

White House denies claims US revoking Ukrainians’ immigration status 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday denied a Reuters report claiming that the federal government is moving to revoke the temporary immigration status of…

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Read more about the article House Republicans, Democrats find no common ground on sanctuary cities 
Sanctuary city mayors at a Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 5, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

House Republicans, Democrats find no common ground on sanctuary cities 

By Mark Tapscott Contributing Writer  Congressional hearings often feature vigorous debate and pointed disagreements between Democrats and Republicans, yet lawmakers typically find at least some common ground to compromise and keep…

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Read more about the article House censures Rep. Al Green for interrupting Trump’s address to Congress 
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is removed from the chamber as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025. Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP

House censures Rep. Al Green for interrupting Trump’s address to Congress 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The House censured Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Thursday for interrupting President Donald Trump’s Tuesday address before a joint session of Congress.  Ten Democrats voted in…

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Read more about the article DA charges man in CalArts student’s murder 
Menghan Zhuang, 23, pronounced MOO-hahn, a Chinese national whose chosen name was Emily King, was found by her roommate at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 4 in her home, according to Lt. Mike Modica of the Homicide Bureau.

DA charges man in CalArts student’s murder 

A Homicide Bureau detective with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest of their lone suspect in the murder of Emily King, in a phone interview Thursday.    Lt. Michael…

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Read more about the article ‘Nostalgic Radio Show’ at The Main this weekend 
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‘Nostalgic Radio Show’ at The Main this weekend 

News release  The “Nostalgic Radio Show” is making its annual return to The Main this weekend, featuring adapted radio shows including “Flash Gordon,” “Superman,” “The Lone Ranger” and the detective…

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Read more about the article Highway violence incident results in arrest 
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Highway violence incident results in arrest 

California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers arrested a 60-year-old Tujunga man on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday morning in connection with a previously reported highway violence incident,…

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Read more about the article Regal’s Valencia Community Days to benefit LAFD Foundation 

Regal’s Valencia Community Days to benefit LAFD Foundation 

News release  Regal is hosting a special Community Days event this weekend at its recently renovated and upgraded Valencia theater to raise funds for first responders.  The Community Days celebration…

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Dirty Dough Introduces ‘Dirty Drinks’ to its already amazing Cookie Menu 

Santa Clarita, CA – A new dessert sensation has arrived in Santa Clarita’s Stevenson Ranch community: Dirty Dough Cookies, the gourmet stuffed cookie shop turning heads and satisfying sweet cravings.…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian ID’d from I-5 collision 
Traffic on the southbound side of Interstate 5 comes to a standstill after a pedestrian was killed on March 5, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Pedestrian ID’d from I-5 collision 

Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner have identified the man fatally hit by a semi-truck at the southbound Interstate 5, north of Highway 14 on Wednesday afternoon.   Julio Cesar…

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Read more about the article Closure of assisted-living facility highlights senior housing shortage 
File photo of Pacifica Senior Living on 24305 Lyons Avenue. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Closure of assisted-living facility highlights senior housing shortage 

A longtime Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center official Wednesday called the pending closure of Santa Clarita Hills Senior Living a major loss for the community.  The assisted-living facility announced last…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ volleyball wins league opener at Hart to start title defense 
Valencia middle blocker Dylan McFatridge (99) goes up for a hit against Hart's Eyad Naba (99) and Caleb Morgan (2) during the second set of Tuesday's game at Hart High School on March 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ volleyball wins league opener at Hart to start title defense 

Roundup: West Ranch wins in sweep, Canyon wins in four to kick off league play  The Valencia High School boys’ volleyball team started off its Foothill League title defense on…

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Read more about the article SUSD behavior council says it needs more time  
The Saugus Union School District governing board discusses possible consquences to be implemented across schools during their meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 18, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

SUSD behavior council says it needs more time  

Two representatives from the Saugus Union School District’s behavior council on Tuesday updated the governing board on their efforts to help address the behavior issue and said they needed more…

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Read more about the article Schiavo announces bill package focused on affordability and safety 
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Schiavo announces bill package focused on affordability and safety 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, introduced a legislative package for the 2025 session with 18 new bills.  The package of bills prioritizes affordability, community safety, housing and homelessness, and…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Muslims welcome Ramadan, rain or shine 
Santa Clarita Muslims serve food at Al-Umma Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita Muslims welcome Ramadan, rain or shine 

Rain or shine, from dawn to sunset, Muslims are commemorating the start of Ramadan around the world.   This is the case in Santa Clarita, where a sporadic downpour on Sunday…

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