Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article Henry Mayo NICU keeps families together 
From left: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Medical Director Nousheen Zaman, HMNH Foundation Manager Renée León, and Director of the Center for Women and Newborns Lori Matzner look at the upgraded Giraffe Bed carestation, an incubator that provides a controlled and supportive environment for vulnerable newborns on April 22, 2025 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Henry Mayo NICU keeps families together 

Before Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital got its neonatal intensive care unit, a baby born prematurely or with some other serious issue would’ve been taken from the mother and transferred to…

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Read more about the article Faces of the SCV: Dog lover goes from borrowed walks to therapy talks

Faces of the SCV: Dog lover goes from borrowed walks to therapy talks

Ralph Steger When he was a boy, Ralph Steger would walk a number of dogs in his neighborhood for free. Neighbors would ask how much money he charged, but he’d…

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Read more about the article Trump proposes cutting $163 billion in budget plan 
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Day of Prayer event at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on May 1, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump proposes cutting $163 billion in budget plan 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a budget blueprint that calls for slashing federal spending on key nondefense programs by $163 billion, targeting renewable…

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Read more about the article State water allocation increases to 50%, benefitting SCV Water  
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

State water allocation increases to 50%, benefitting SCV Water  

The Department of Water Resources has announced the final adjustment to the State Water Project allocation forecast, and officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency are pleased with the…

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Read more about the article Mayor’s Cup boxing event packs a weekend wallop
Boxers fight before a full house during the Mayor’s Cup at the Guerrero’s Boxing Gym in Valencia, Saturday, April 26, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Mayor’s Cup boxing event packs a weekend wallop

Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda praised former WBO middleweight champion Fernando Guerrero and his gym on Sunday for the work they’re doing in the community, teaching area youth boxing skills…

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Read more about the article Photos: “CBS Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon”
Attendees enjoy the morning at the Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon at The Oaks Club at Valencia, April 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “CBS Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon”

The Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a Sisterhood Fashion Show Luncheon at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Sunday after not doing it for 30 years. The event was to bring together…

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Read more about the article COC prepares for SCV Book Festival
From left: Michael Bachman, Carole Cliffe, Shamiran Bricker, Veronica Stanley-Hooper and Harley Scroggins take part in the Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival at College of the Canyons in 2024. Photo courtesy of Veronica Stanley-Hooper.

COC prepares for SCV Book Festival

College of the Canyons will be hosting its second annual Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival in the COC University Center on its Valencia campus on May 10, with the organizers…

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Read more about the article Homicide says no arrests in SCV’s last murder of 2023 
The fatal shooting occurred on the 25700 block of Vista Fairways Drive early Sunday morning in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Homicide says no arrests in SCV’s last murder of 2023 

Homicide detectives confirmed Thursday there have been no arrests in their 16-month-old investigation into a bloody early-morning murder in an otherwise quiet, residential neighborhood in Valencia.  Devin Marshall, 37, died…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Artists Association hosts 11th annual Spring Art Festival  
A dedicated wall of artist Paula Bradley's work was on display at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Spring Art Festival at Le Chene French Cuisine in Agua Dulce, April 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Santa Clarita Artists Association hosts 11th annual Spring Art Festival  

Tucked away on Sierra Highway was the Santa Clarita Artists Association’s 11th annual Spring Art Festival at Le Chêne French Cuisine on Sunday.  The outdoor event brought out crowds despite…

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Read more about the article Suspects plead not guilty to murder charge 
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene where a person was killed in a shooting Monday night near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Lyons Avenue. Staff photo

Suspects plead not guilty to murder charge 

Two men accused in the shooting death of a Newhall man in the parking lot of Valencia Liquor June 17 pleaded not guilty at their arraignment.  Omar Garcia Ramirez, 25,…

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Read more about the article Triumph Foundation hosts 12th annual Wheelchair Sports event 
Attendees play rugby with special wheelchairs during the Triumph Foundation's 12th annual Wheelchair Sports event at the George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium, April 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Triumph Foundation hosts 12th annual Wheelchair Sports event 

The Triumph Foundation hosted its 12th annual Wheelchair Sports event last weekend, with crowds of people playing rugby, hockey or dancing – in wheelchairs.  Andrew Skinner, founder of Triumph Foundation,…

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Read more about the article West Ranch Theatre to perform ‘Percy Jackson Musical’  
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West Ranch Theatre to perform ‘Percy Jackson Musical’  

News release  Greek gods on surfboards and motorcycles, talking squirrels, sword-fighting, rock/pop songs and a 10-foot minotaur: West Ranch Theatre is bringing a lot to the stage next week in…

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