COC VITA program to offer free tax services
The College of the Canyons Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $67,000 in 2024, persons with disabilities and…
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Race against the Palisades: Local deputy recounts first-day operations
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was among the stations that were immediately called upon to help with the Palisades Fire response on the day the fire broke out. Deputy…
Valladares to hold community swearing-in ceremony
News release State Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, will be hosting a community swearing-in ceremony on Friday as she takes the oath of office to represent Senate District 23.…
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Canyon High dealing with rat problem in culinary arts kitchen
Culinary arts students at Canyon High School have been unable to use the kitchen and have been temporarily relocated after school staff noticed signs of a rat in the building,…
Hart celebrates a goal against Saugus during the second half of Tuesday's game at Hart High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hart girls’ soccer gets ‘statement’ win over Saugus
The Hart girls’ soccer team finally gave up a goal in Foothill League play, but the Hawks are still flying toward what looks to be a fourth consecutive league title. …
Senior Center announces 2025 Celebrity Waiter dinner
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Celebrity Waiter dinner is scheduled to be held April 26, celebrating the theme, “Broadway Lights,” event co-chairs Jackie Hartmann and Sharlene Johnson…
SCV Jewish Community and Friends set to host celebration of Israel
The Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends committee is scheduled to host a festival in celebration of Israel on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is…
‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’ applications available
News release Applications for the 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award are now available from the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley The applications are available by visiting…
Family Promise welcomes Carmen Garcia as new executive director
News release Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley announced Carmen Garcia is its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 27. “With over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and…
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Deputies arrest multiple people in retail theft operation in Canyon Country
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit arrested nine people, including a father and son duo, during a retail theft operation in Canyon Country on Tuesday, according to…
Homeless count rescheduled for Feb. 18
News release The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to a news release from the city of Santa Clarita. This…
Attendees Lauren Ruffner, left, and father, Dano, sample some of the 20 varieties of chili on hand during the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley's SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off held at Bella Vida at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Friday, 012624. Dan Watson/The Signal
Rotary to host SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off
News release The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley is looking for chili cookers to enter their favorite creations in its 12th annual Charity Chili Cook-off, scheduled to be held…
Video footage shows Texas workers installing a barrier made of buoys in the Rio Grande at its border crossing area. Screenshot from video posted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott via X.
US issues ‘do not travel’ warning for several US-Mexico border areas
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department has issued the highest-level travel warning for some Mexican towns next to the U.S.-Mexico border due to elevated risks over kidnappings, gun…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, shown here during a media briefing Jan. 28., 2025, has confirmed that the Trump administration’s freeze on federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been rescinded. Screenshot from the White House via X.
White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer The Trump administration’s freeze on federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been rescinded, the White House Office of Management and Budget said on Wednesday. …
Understanding Cerebral Palsy Therapy Options
Cerebral palsy affects the brain and body. It causes problems with movement, balance, and coordination. There are different therapies to help people with this condition. These therapies can improve their…
Gary Horton | We Are What We Consume — and Avoid
Oh, I remember my dear mom harping on me constantly, “You are what you eat, son!” “Yes, I know, mom. But can I please have one more Pop Tart, please?” …
Letters to the Editor
Lawrence Nikolai | Ugly and Distracting Lane Dividers
We couldn’t agree more with John Boston’s comments on the incredibly ugly and distracting new bike lane dividers lining Orchard Village Road. For almost 60 years it was fine the…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Barking Up the Wrong Tree
In criticizing President Donald Trump’s talk of tariffs (Jan. 4, letters, “The Cost of Trump’s Tariffs”), Lois Eisenberg enumerated a list of the things tariffs affect, including percentages, prices and…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Exporting Our Carbon Footprint
Last year, California imported 30% of its electricity from other states, so every time a Californian buys a new electric vehicle, an energy producer in Arizona or Nevada smiles. Suckers. …
Christine Flowers | A Bishop Lectures from Bully Pulpit
When Donald Trump and his family settled down for a prayer service last week as part of the presidential inaugural events, he very likely didn’t expect a lecture from a…
