Read more about the article Big-rig collision blocks I-5 near Vista Del Lago 
A semi-truck involved in a traffic collision lays on its side on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday morning. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.

Big-rig collision blocks I-5 near Vista Del Lago 

A semi-truck caused lanes to be blocked for about four hours after a traffic collision in which the truck rolled onto its side on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday morning, according to officials with…

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Read more about the article Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs 
An example of a California Real ID. Courtesy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Approximately 325,000 Californians need to update their Real IDs in order to keep their identification valid, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles said in a Dec. 31 statement.  “We proactively reviewed our records, identified a legacy system issue from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with clear guidance on how to maintain a valid California-issued credential,” DMV Director…

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Read more about the article SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting. Courtesy photo.

SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting.  Growing up in Tehran,…

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Read more about the article SCV native makes it to big screen as ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ writer 
Austin Kolodney at Regal Edwards Valencia on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV native makes it to big screen as ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ writer 

Austin Kolodney walked into Regal Edwards Valencia in the beginning of January staring at a movie poster for “Dead Man’s Wire.”   To moviegoers passing by, one could just assume that Kolodney was reading about the upcoming…

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Read more about the article ‘Pop Culture’ on display at Newhall Community Center 
“The Real Thing” by Mary K. Roth

‘Pop Culture’ on display at Newhall Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” is on view at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) now through March 25.   This vibrant showcase invites guests to explore the influence, nostalgia and…

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Read more about the article City invites proposals for library art installation 
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City invites proposals for library art installation 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743…

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Jason Gibbs | Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 5th Annual MLK Day Unity Walk 

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that true leadership in the city…

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Read more about the article Woman’s ring, a gift from her late father, stolen in home burglary 
Amy Miller-Wieczorek's ring, given to her by her dad, was one of the items taken from her home in a burglary last month. Courtesy Photo/Amy Miller-Wieczorek

Woman’s ring, a gift from her late father, stolen in home burglary 

In the early afternoon on New Year’s Eve, Santa Clarita resident Amy Miller-Wieczorek happened to come back from work at about the same time as her husband, Bryant Wieczorek.  What…

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Read more about the article A chilly reception for Bouquet Canyon plan
Residents and neighbors attend the meeting about the planned closure for Bouquet Canyon Road at The Centre on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

A chilly reception for Bouquet Canyon plan

Residents not enthused about developer’s plan for 11-month Bouquet Canyon detour  Bouquet Canyon residents and commuters showed up to the Santa Clarita Activities Center en masse Wednesday to hear Lennar’s plan to shut down their…

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