Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station may receive $1 million for mobile command center 
Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station enters the city’s Emergency Mobile Command Unit following its unveiling on Oct. 16, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Sheriff’s Station may receive $1 million for mobile command center 

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station may receive $1 million for a new mobile command center if an appropriations package including more than $3 million in local law enforcement and public safety funds passes the Senate.  The package, which passed the House last…

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Read more about the article Off-duty Palmdale deputy involved in rollover collision on SR-14 
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Off-duty Palmdale deputy involved in rollover collision on SR-14 

An off-duty Palmdale sheriff’s deputy was involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision on State Route 14 southbound just north of Via Princessa on Thursday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.  The call…

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Read more about the article One more pleads guilty in crime-tourism ring 
FBI raids a home in Sand Canyon on suspicion of an organized crime tourism group on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

One more pleads guilty in crime-tourism ring 

A suspect in an international crime-tourism ring, believed to be orchestrated by a Sand Canyon couple, has pleaded guilty, according to federal records available online.  Miguel Angel Barajas, 59, of Northridge,…

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Read more about the article Potential new SCV representative announces she won’t seek reelection 
Voters drop their ballots in a drop box at the Valencia Library in Valencia on Tuesday, 060722. Dan Watson/The Signal

Potential new SCV representative announces she won’t seek reelection 

The current representative for California’s 26th Congressional District, Julia Brownley, D-Ventura, will not be seeking reelection, according to a news release from the congresswoman’s office.  The move injects some uncertainty into this year’s local congressional races: After Proposition 50 was passed by California voters…

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Read more about the article Valencia High sophomores add AED to SCV Food Pantry 
Nessa Santistevan (L) and Lucy Elderd (R) install the AED at Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Photo courtesy of Nessa Santistevan.

Valencia High sophomores add AED to SCV Food Pantry 

When Valencia High School sophomores Nessa Santistevan and Lucy Elderd decided on their project to help spread community awareness from their Valencia Medical Science Academy class, they quickly realized there was not enough awareness of automated external defibrillators.   Elderd said Valencia…

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Read more about the article Suspect sought in Creekview Park shooting 
Authorities investigate reports of a shooting on the 22200 block of Park Street in Newhall on Tuesday. Signal Staff photo.

Suspect sought in Creekview Park shooting 

The investigative record from a bedside interview at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital offers another glimpse at the difficulty in investigating gang-related crimes, according to court records obtained by The Signal.  …

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Read more about the article Deputies raid Newhall smoke shop 
Station deputies announced Dec. 30 on Facebook that they served a search warrant regarding allegations of illegal activity at Top Notch Smoke Shop at 24050 Newhall Ave. Courtesy

Deputies raid Newhall smoke shop 

A smoke shop given a special permit by the Planning Commission as a “test case” to expand its “tobacco paraphernalia” offerings is now under investigation for illegal sales of marijuana, mushrooms and nitrous oxide, according…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ basketball wins in thriller over Golden Valley  
Valencia point guard Noah Trevino (14) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Tuesday's game against Golden Valley at Valencia High School on Jan. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ basketball wins in thriller over Golden Valley  

The Valencia Vikings’ matchup against the Golden Valley Grizzlies was a back-and-forth duel with multiple lead changes and neither team able to pull away.   That is, until the fourth quarter, when the Vikings pulled away for the 74-59 win over the…

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Newhall district recognizes January as School Board Member month 

The Newhall School District’s governing board unanimously voted to recognize the month of January as School Board Member month in a resolution during Tuesday’s meeting at the district office.   To join thousands of other local educational agencies across…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ basketball defeats Golden Valley, remains unbeaten in league 
Valencia point guard Sophia Sarkar (11) goes up for a layup during Tuesday's game against Golden Valley at Valencia High School on Jan. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia girls’ basketball defeats Golden Valley, remains unbeaten in league 

Following a loss to Corona Centennial over the weekend, the Lady Vikings bounced back with a 77-11 home win over Golden Valley and finished the first half of the Foothill League season unbeaten.  …

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Read more about the article City to host MLK Day Unity Walk 
Community members participate during the Martin Luther King Unity Walk on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, held at Central Park in Saugus. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City to host MLK Day Unity Walk 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to come together in reflection, service and unity at the fifth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk on Monday at 9 a.m. at…

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When a Quiet Corner of Santa Clarita Becomes the Scene of an Injury That Changes a Family’s Routine

Life in Santa Clarita often runs on calm rhythms that feel predictable, from busy school mornings to relaxed afternoons in familiar neighborhoods. People enjoy the sense of comfort that comes…

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International Day to End Conversion Therapy 2026: What Parents Need to Know and How Conversion Truth for Families Is Leading the Way

January 7, 2026, marked a watershed moment in the global movement to protect children from harmful practices. Here's what every parent should understand about this important day, and why faith-based resources like…

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