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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City to kick off ‘Celebrate’ culture series 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to its Celebrate cultural event series, which is returning for its fourth year starting this month at the Canyon…

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US Urges India, Pakistan to cool tensions after Kashmir terror attack 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, urging the two countries to de-escalate tensions over…

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Read more about the article Zumba instructor raises funds, gifts for Station 111 firefighters 
From left: Zumba instructor Maricela Pacheco, firefighter driver Andrew Gardner, firefighter Ryan Ramos, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, Station 111 captain Ara Mouradian and organizor Jocelyn Reyes pose for a photo at Station 111, April 25, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Zumba instructor raises funds, gifts for Station 111 firefighters 

When devastation struck California in January from the wildfires, Jocelyn Reyes knew she wanted to do something to help out the first responders in Santa Clarita.  Reyes decided that she…

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Newhall School District board reviews new housing developments 

The Newhall School District governing board at last week’s meeting reviewed a presentation on housing developments within the district’s attendance boundaries.   The presentation was an informational item, wrote Superintendent Leticia…

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Read more about the article SUSD asset management advisory committee to meet next week to review edits 
Saugus community members gather at Bridgeport Elementary School for the Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee's public hearing on Wednesday night, April 30, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

SUSD asset management advisory committee to meet next week to review edits 

At least 60 Saugus community members attended the Saugus Union School District’s asset management advisory committee’s public hearing Wednesday night, seven of whom spoke during public comment. After another editing…

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Read more about the article Trump names Mike Waltz as ambassador to UN 
National security adviser Mike Waltz in Pituffik, Greenland, on March 28, 2025. Pool photo by Jim Watson/Getty Images.

Trump names Mike Waltz as ambassador to UN 

By Jack Phillips and Emel Akan Contributing Writers   President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he was naming White House national security advisor Mike Waltz to be the U.S. ambassador to…

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Read more about the article Musk: DOGE may stay for Trump’s entire term 
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walking into the White House grounds in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

Musk: DOGE may stay for Trump’s entire term 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that the Department of Government Efficiency has not been as effective as he would like but noted it may continue for…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Woman detained after stealing beer, resisting being handcuffed 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station personnel conduct a use of force investigation after a woman who alledgely stole beer from Sprouts Farmers Market off Magic Mountain Parkway resisted being handcuffed on Thursday afternoon, May 1, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Deputies: Woman detained after stealing beer, resisting being handcuffed 

A woman was detained after stealing beer from Sprouts Farmers Market and then resisting being handcuffed by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy, according to station officials.    Sgt. Johnny…

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Read more about the article Newhall hit-and-run under investigation 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Newhall hit-and-run under investigation 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a Newhall hit-and-run traffic collision that left a pedestrian injured Thursday.  Sgt. Bill Edson of the Crime Prevention Unit said the station…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ volleyball stunned in first round of playoffs 
West Ranch setter Jackson Manansala (13) and middle hitter Parker Rappoport (16) go up for a block against El Segundo during the third set of the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch boys’ volleyball stunned in first round of playoffs 

As the West Ranch Wildcats boys’ volleyball team exited the locker room after Wednesday’s playoff loss, the players were greeted by the support of their coaches.  “I told them that…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ volleyball rallies to victory in first round of playoffs 
Saugus opposite hitter Josh Lane (3) hits the ball over the net against Chaminade middle blocker Beau Duncan (18) during the first set of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 first round playoff game at Saugus High School on April 29, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ volleyball rallies to victory in first round of playoffs 

Staring defeat in the face on Tuesday, the Saugus Centurions boys’ volleyball team found a way to advance in the first round of the playoffs.  After losing the third set…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Things With Wings’
Members from D’Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment pose with their wings during the Santa Clarita Artists Association's "Things With Wings" gallery on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Things With Wings’

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its exhibit, "Things With Wings," on Saturday in Old Town Newhall. Various types of artworks with wings were displayed, as well as an appearance…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ lacrosse wins 3OT first-round playoff thriller 
Valencia midfielder Ryan Elshoff (18) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ lacrosse wins 3OT first-round playoff thriller 

Not one, not two, but three overtimes were needed on Tuesday for the Valencia Vikings boys’ lacrosse team to advance to the second round of the playoffs.  Traveling to Chatsworth…

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