Read more about the article Shoplifters steal $500 in merchandise from Hobby Lobby  
Deputies investigate an alleged theft where three women with face tattoos left the location with $500 of merchandise on April 19, 2025. Courtesy of Glen Hermann.

Shoplifters steal $500 in merchandise from Hobby Lobby  

Three women allegedly stole $500 worth of merchandise on Saturday afternoon from Hobby Lobby, according to a spokesman with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.   Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to…

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Read more about the article Kids egg-stract eggs from pool during annual Splash N’ Dash 
Kids run into the water at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center during the city's Splash N’ Dash on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Kids egg-stract eggs from pool during annual Splash N’ Dash 

Eggs of all colors rushed down the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s slide during the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Splash N’ Dash on Saturday.  Each group of children under 10,…

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Read more about the article Central Park packed for Eggstravaganza 
Hundreds of families wait for city of Santa Clarita officials to begin the Eggstravaganza on April 19, 2025 at Central Park in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Central Park packed for Eggstravaganza 

Over 20,000 eggs were waiting for thousands of egg hunters Saturday morning at Central Park in Saugus.    The city of Santa Clarita invited the community to Eggstravaganza, a free event…

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One arrested following fight near Newhall train station  

Deputies responded to reports of a physical altercation between two people on Friday evening in Newhall and arrested one person on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, an official…

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Read more about the article Council to discuss condos, retail project for Main Street  
The Newhall plans that drew discussion at City Hall would be another big step for the area’s development: a five-story mixed-use building approximately 52 feet in height, for 78 apartment units and 5,300 square feet of commercial floor area.

Council to discuss condos, retail project for Main Street  

The city of Santa Clarita staff is recommending the City Council approve a project that would demolish the old Newhall courthouse to clear the way for condos and another capstone…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ swim undefeated heading into final week of league meets 
West Ranch's Cade Curtis competes against Hart at the swim meet at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Tuesday, April 15. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch boys’ swim undefeated heading into final week of league meets 

The West Ranch Wildcats swim teams completed a sweep over the Hart Hawks on Tuesday, keeping the West Ranch boys undefeated in the Foothill League with just one week left…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ lacrosse claims fifth straight Foothill League title 
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 claims fifth straight Foothill League title 

For the fifth season in a row, the West Ranch Wildcats girls’ lacrosse team is claiming the Foothill League title.  After a dominant 20-2 road victory over the Hart Hawks…

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Read more about the article U.S. Attorney to review deputy’s civil rights conviction in Lancaster incident 
Trevor Kirk. Courtesy of LASPA

U.S. Attorney to review deputy’s civil rights conviction in Lancaster incident 

The newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California will review the conviction of Deputy Trevor Kirk, a Santa Clarita resident found guilty of a 2023 civil rights…

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Read more about the article Trump admin changes COVID website to say true origins from Chinese Lab 
The Trump administration on Friday changed a White House COVID-19 website to include assertions that the virus’s true origins are likely from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, including this map. Screenshot from covid.gov.

Trump admin changes COVID website to say true origins from Chinese Lab 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Trump administration on Friday changed a White House COVID-19 website to include assertions that the virus’s true origins are likely from a laboratory in Wuhan,…

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Read more about the article Photos: “Barcade”Senses block party
Yeva (left), Brett and Daniel Syslo, 4, pose for the Super Mario-themed photo booth at the "Barcade" Senses block party on Main Street, April 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Barcade”Senses block party

The Senses block party was back again, this time with "Barcade." The event had vintage arcade games, families enjoying themselves, and Tom Petty cover band, Heartbreak Over Petty. The evening was…

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Faces of the SCV: Local two-time Olympian still reaching great heights 

Mark Crear When he was a kid, Stevenson Ranch resident Mark Crear wanted to be Jerry Rice, the three-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver of the San Francisco 49ers. But…

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