Read more about the article Valladares touts anti-predator bill signed by Newsom  
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Valladares touts anti-predator bill signed by Newsom  

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that Senate Bill 380, legislation she strongly advocated for in the Legislature, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom and takes effect immediately.  The new law, authored by…

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Read more about the article Valencia native signs with Formula 2 team  
File photo of Valencia native Colton Herta when he  won the Long Beach Grand Prix Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Cory Rubin/For The Signal

Valencia native signs with Formula 2 team  

Valencia native Colton Herta has signed with the British-based HitechGP team and will compete in the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season.   Herta, who signed with the Cadillac Formula 1 team…

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Read more about the article NASW honors local residents for mental health support 
Larry Schallert, a former NASW Social Worker of the Year, stands with Barbara Wilson, this year's winner, for her work with Mental Health Hookup. Courtesy Stephanie Cotcher

NASW honors local residents for mental health support 

The National Association of Social Workers recognized several local residents for their work in promoting mental health programs and resources in the community at its annual awards ceremony.  The organization…

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Read more about the article SCV lawmakers discuss bills, agendas 
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SCV lawmakers discuss bills, agendas 

Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, discussed the end of the 2025 legislative session and their focus on what’s ahead, following the…

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Read more about the article Valencia student appears on ‘GameDay,’ shares Alabama experience 
Gabby Mathis, a student from Valencia who attends The University of Alabama, was recently selected to appear on ESPN's "College GameDay.” Courtesy photo.

Valencia student appears on ‘GameDay,’ shares Alabama experience 

News release  Oct. 4 wasn’t a typical Saturday for University of Alabama student Gabby Mathis. The chemical engineering major was picked to kick a field goal during ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast when…

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Read more about the article Governor signs Valladares’ bill to increase penalties for crimes during state of emergency 
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Governor signs Valladares’ bill to increase penalties for crimes during state of emergency 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 571, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The new law increases criminal penalties for offenses committed against victims during…

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Read more about the article Hart district board honors Teachers of the Year 
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2025-26 Teachers of the Year were honored by the district governing board earlier this month. Courtesy photo.

Hart district board honors Teachers of the Year 

News release  Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2025-26 Teachers of the Year were honored by the district governing board earlier this month.  The district extended its sincere congratulations to…

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Read more about the article COC Foundation tees off to students’ success at annual golf tournament 
Justin Meyer hits the golf ball at the College of the Canyons' "Swing for Students' Success" annual golf tournament at Valencia Country Club in Valencia, Calif., Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

COC Foundation tees off to students’ success at annual golf tournament 

The College of the Canyons Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament to raise funds for student needs with 140 people participating at the Valencia Country Club on Monday.  Shawna Mann,…

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Read more about the article OLPH hosts annual Health, Wellness Fair  
Donna Ganshirt (L, beige sweater) talks to Judy Bravo (R, pink long sleeve) about strokes at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Health & Wellness Fair at OLPH in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

OLPH hosts annual Health, Wellness Fair  

Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosted its annual Health and Wellness Fair for Santa Clarita residents with free ultrasounds, flu shots, classes and resource booths on Sunday.  Booths included various…

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Read more about the article Woman killed on Soledad ID’d 
First responders were dispatched to a four-vehicle traffic collision on Soledad Canyon Road and Golden Oak Road in Canyon Country, Calif., Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Woman killed on Soledad ID’d 

The woman killed in a multivehicle collision on Soledad Canyon Road on Oct. 13 has been identified as Veronica Sowter, 82, of Newhall, according to the Los Angeles County Medical…

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COC faculty member honored with NEA Foundation Traveler’s Award 

News release  Wendy Brill-Wynkoop, chair of the College of the Canyons photography department, has been named a 2026 National Education Association Foundation Global Learning Fellowship Traveler’s Award recipient for California,…

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Read more about the article COC men’s soccer downed by second-half goals vs. Bakersfield  
College of the Canyons and Bakersfield College played a scoreless first half before the Cougars eventually fell in a 2-1 result at the COC soccer facility on Friday. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

COC men’s soccer downed by second-half goals vs. Bakersfield  

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    College of the Canyons and Bakersfield College played a scoreless first half before the Cougars eventually fell in a 2-1 result at the COC…

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34th Annual SCV Sheriff’s Haunted Jailhouse set for Sunday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is inviting the community to its 34th Annual Halloween Carnival & Haunted Jailhouse, scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the station.  Parking for the…

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School Day Café to host School Nutrition Food Fair 

News release  School Day Café is scheduled Thursday to host its School Nutrition Food Fair, a family-friendly event open to all students, families and staff from the Castaic, Newhall, Saugus, and Sulphur Springs school districts.   The Food Fair is scheduled 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bridgeport…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ golf claims league title over West Ranch in final week of play  
Valencia's Eliana Saga tees off during the Foothill League Tournament match #6 at Vista Valencia Golf Course on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia girls’ golf claims league title over West Ranch in final week of play  

This season’s girls’ golf Foothill League competition has been neck and neck between West Ranch and Valencia.  In the end, Valencia girls’ golf took home the crown, defeating West Ranch…

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White House: Trump calls off meeting with Putin 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has called off a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official said. The decision followed a phone call between Secretary of State Marco…

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Read more about the article DHS probe: FEMA withheld aid from Trump supporters 
Deanne Criswell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, speaks during a news conference at the White House on Aug. 30, 2023. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

DHS probe: FEMA withheld aid from Trump supporters 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  The Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday that a wide-ranging internal investigation found the Federal Emergency Management Agency engaged in “textbook political discrimination” during the Biden administration by systematically…

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