Read more about the article Hart District set to recognize Gold Medal Congressional award recipients, accept $173,000 scholarship donation 
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Hart District set to recognize Gold Medal Congressional award recipients, accept $173,000 scholarship donation 

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is set to recognize two Valencia High School students for earning the Gold Medal Congressional Award, and is recommended to…

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Read more about the article SCVi students take pride in their first aviation projects of the year at open house 
Fourth grader Benny Banuelos, left, and third grader Kooper Kanes sit behind Banuelos' SR-71 Blackbird model at an SCVi open house on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

SCVi students take pride in their first aviation projects of the year at open house 

  Many elementary schoolers experience the shyness and uncertainty that comes with growing up – especially at school.   But watching SCVi Charter School fourth and fifth graders as they presented…

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Read more about the article West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 
West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. …

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Read more about the article SCCS football season ends on rainy Saturday night against Cate  
File photo from August 2025 including Avalon defensive line Leonardo Romero (60)taking down a Santa Clarita Christian player during their game on Aug. 20, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCCS football season ends on rainy Saturday night against Cate  

Fumbles, turnovers and punts.   That’s what the game between the Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals and Cate Rams of Carpinteria consisted of when the teams dueled it out in the rain in the eight-man Division 2 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section…

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Read more about the article Castaic district student art on display at Newhall library 
“Alma Thomas Winter Forest” by Delilah Martinez-Cazares.

Castaic district student art on display at Newhall library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition,” is on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch, 24500 Main St.   This exhibition showcases 90 playful winter and autumn-themed artworks inspired by the seven elements of art — line,…

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Trump says he’ll talk to Maduro but won’t rule out sending troops to Venezuela 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said Monday that he would be open to holding talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro but refused to rule out sending U.S. troops into Venezuela amid tensions…

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Read more about the article House passes bill to release Epstein files 
Caption info: This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. 

House passes bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, in a near-unanimous vote, passed a bill on Tuesday that would require the Department of Justice to release more files…

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Read more about the article Mall celebrates Santa’s arrival
Santa takes a photo with Mary Lou Cortez, left, and Ricardo Cortez at the Valencia Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Mall celebrates Santa’s arrival

The Valencia Town Center mall celebrated the official arrival of Santa Claus for the 2025 season on Saturday. The celebration, featuring activities and character appearances, was held in front of…

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Read more about the article County signs off on 1,500 more homes for west side 
The Newhall Land and Farming Co., a subsidiary of Five Point Holdings, has modifications for two plans now headed to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors for final approval: Entrada South and Valencia Commerce Center, or VCC.

County signs off on 1,500 more homes for west side 

With the promise of the creation of thousands of jobs, more than 1,500 homes and millions spent on roads and trails in the area, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of assault with deadly weapon  
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies were dispatched to call of assault with a deadly weapon on Calgrove Boulevard near Interstate 5, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of assault with deadly weapon  

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on Calgrove Boulevard near Interstate 5 on Tuesday morning, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Everest Base Camp Trek: Your Friend’s Guide to Preparation, Gear & Mindset

Ever dream of standing with prayer flags at your feet, Himalayan peaks all around? 🏔️ Crazy because it sounds, Trekking to Everest Base Camp with the right prep and mind-set. I’m talking from revel in: a pal and I did…

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