Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article West Ranch’s Douphner named Foothill League boys’ volleyball Player of the Year 
West Ranch outside hitter Noah Douphner (21) goes for the kill against Valencia opposite hitter Leo Sangthongkum (21) during the first set of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on March 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch’s Douphner named Foothill League boys’ volleyball Player of the Year 

West Ranch senior Noah Douphner was named the 2025 Foothill League boys’ volleyball Player of the Year following an undefeated league campaign.  Douphner led West Ranch with 561 kills, good…

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Read more about the article Hart Hawks embrace heroism as class of 2025 soars 
A Hart High graduate waves at the crowd before walking across the stage during the commencement ceremony on June 4, 2025 at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart Hawks embrace heroism as class of 2025 soars 

Hart High School celebrated the first class of Hawks soaring off into the distance as they graduated at College of the Canyons on Wednesday.   Despite being the oldest Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ lacrosse sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors 
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 sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors 

After an undefeated Foothill League campaign, West Ranch girls’ lacrosse swept the 2025 end-of-season honors.  Sophomore Grace Manning was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while junior Lauren Lamb…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley freshman swimmer seeking to lift up sport — and break records 
Golden Valley freshman Dieter Ignacio competes for the Grizzlies swim team during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of Jaime Motta.

Golden Valley freshman swimmer seeking to lift up sport — and break records 

Golden Valley High School freshman Dieter Ignacio is in his happy place.  Sitting in a classroom on campus with a big smile on his face, Ignacio reminisced on a debut…

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Read more about the article West Ranch High sophomore creates ‘Bracelets with Purpose’ for The Gentle Barn 
From left: Katie Cochran, vice president of Bracelets with Purpose,, Gina Intravartolo, president of Bracelets with Purpose, and Ryleigh Getz, secretary of Bracelets with Purpose, pose for a photo with their thank you note for The Gentle Barn at the Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, Sunday, May 25, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

West Ranch High sophomore creates ‘Bracelets with Purpose’ for The Gentle Barn 

West Ranch High School sophomore Gina Intravartolo created her club, “Bracelets with Purpose,” out of love for bracelet making and wanting to make a change.  Intravartolo, who is the president…

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Read more about the article FBI deputy director: US ‘threat picture’ is ‘dramatic’ 

FBI deputy director: US ‘threat picture’ is ‘dramatic’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino provided an update on Wednesday about what “threat picture” the United States currently faces, citing drone attacks, artificial intelligence and Chinese…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court sides heterosexual state employee who claimed discrimination 
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Supreme Court sides heterosexual state employee who claimed discrimination 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer   The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously in favor of an Ohio woman who alleged the state of Ohio demoted her because she is heterosexual. …

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Read more about the article Trump floats terminating Musk’s contracts as feud escalates  
Elon Musk, founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX, speaks during Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump’s rally at Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Trump floats terminating Musk’s contracts as feud escalates  

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Thursday floated the idea of canceling Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s government contracts as a feud between the…

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Read more about the article BanjerDan Mazer ‘Music for Children’ set for Sunday in Santa Paula 
The Santa Paula Theater Center is scheduled 2:30 p.m. Sunday to present a special matinee concert of “Music for Children (and Other Young People)” featuring BanjerDan. Courtesy photo.

BanjerDan Mazer ‘Music for Children’ set for Sunday in Santa Paula 

News release   The Santa Paula Theater Center is scheduled 2:30 p.m. Sunday to present a special matinee concert of “Music for Children (and Other Young People)” featuring BanjerDan.  “BanjerDan…

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