Read more about the article Artistic chaos leads to inaugural ‘MAYhem Festival’ at CalArts 
The CalArts Salsa Band performs at the Wild Beast stage during the 45th Annual World Music and Dance Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Artistic chaos leads to inaugural ‘MAYhem Festival’ at CalArts 

With live music, art exhibitions and dance recitals, there was no shortage of creative chaos at California Institute of the Arts on Friday night and Saturday.   The 45th annual World…

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Read more about the article SUSD asset committee to consider draft plan for school site 
Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

SUSD asset committee to consider draft plan for school site 

The Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee is set to hold its final meeting on Wednesday to consider approving the recommendation report draft for the site of Santa…

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Read more about the article US trade deficit hits record in March on pre-tariff imports spike 
Shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles on March 28, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

US trade deficit hits record in March on pre-tariff imports spike 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high in March as companies accelerated their imports ahead of U.S. tariffs taking effect.  Bureau of Economic Analysis…

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Read more about the article Photos: Cornhole fundraiser
Members of Boy Scout Troop 2222 participated in the cornhole tournament and fundraiser, in order to raise funds for the Scouts to attend summer camp at Camp Hi-Sierra in Northern California, at Old West Masonic Lodge on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Cornhole fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 2222 held a cornhole fundraiser in order to raise funds for the troop's Camp Hi-Sierra summer trip in Northern California at the Old West Masonic Lodge on…

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Read more about the article Rivas, Hartmann named 2025 Man and Woman of the Year 
The Man and Woman of the Year organization awards two people in the Santa Clarita Valley every year based on their efforts and impact with volunteerism, May 2, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Rivas, Hartmann named 2025 Man and Woman of the Year 

The Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year organization held its annual dinner at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday, with 33 nominees in the running for the…

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Read more about the article SUSD board to consider approving Conscious Discipline training, discuss behavior council update 
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SUSD board to consider approving Conscious Discipline training, discuss behavior council update 

The Saugus Union School District governing board is set at Tuesday’s meeting to consider approving training for district teachers by Conscious Discipline to help address the “big behavior” issues in…

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Read more about the article Residents celebrate city’s 4th annual ‘FestAbility’ 
Members of the Include Everyone Project SCV performed songs on the ukulele at the city of Santa Clarita's FestAbility event held at West Creek Park, aimed to celebrate individuals with special needs with a series of inclusive and adaptive activities, on Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Residents celebrate city’s 4th annual ‘FestAbility’ 

Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents poured into West Creek Park on Sunday afternoon for “FestAbility,” an event aimed to celebrate the special needs community and their families and offer…

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Read more about the article Law Enforcement United bikes to commemorate fallen officers 
Law Enforcement United pays tribute to fallen officers who have died in the line of duty with a wreath at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Monday, May 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Law Enforcement United bikes to commemorate fallen officers 

The Law Enforcement United long-ride biking division biked through the Santa Clarita Valley and held a ceremony Monday at the SCV Sheriff’s Station in honor of officers who died in…

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