Monthly Archives: January 2026
Read more about the article Golden Valley boys’ basketball secures home league win over Canyon  
Golden Valley center Donovan Webb (35) dribbles the ball against Canyon forward Benji Avelar (5) during the third quarter of Tuesday's game at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Golden Valley boys’ basketball secures home league win over Canyon  

The Golden Valley boys’ basketball team has completed the first quarter of the Foothill League season unbeaten as the Grizzlies defeated the Canyon Cowboys, 70-49, at home en route to a 4-0 start.   After the game on Tuesday, Golden…

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Read more about the article Water Boards: Chiquita let hazardous material in river for days 

Water Boards: Chiquita let hazardous material in river for days 

The Los Angeles Water Boards on Tuesday became the latest agency to cite the Chiquita Canyon Landfill for violations related to hazardous leachate being put into the Santa Clara River.   The incident that sparked…

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Read more about the article County agrees to give Sheriff’s Department more money for north county enforcement 
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County agrees to give Sheriff’s Department more money for north county enforcement 

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a request from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department for $220,000 in expected overtime pay for officers participating in a federally designated task force targeting northern L.A. County.  That money, according to the memorandum of understanding approved by the board Tuesday between the Sheriff’s Department and…

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Read more about the article Barger reaffirms commitment to rebuilding on anniversary of wildfire disaster  
Firefighters attempt to put out a fire at a home in Altadena, on Jan. 8, 2025. The community was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

Barger reaffirms commitment to rebuilding on anniversary of wildfire disaster  

One year after the Los Angeles County wildfires destroyed homes and displaced thousands, officials on Tuesday announced they are continuing their efforts to rebuild in the aftermath of the largest wildfire disaster in county…

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Read more about the article SCV couple arrested in OC after theft investigation  
The two residents were arrested after a theft investigation at Sephora.

SCV couple arrested in OC after theft investigation  

In a pun-filled post, the Irvine Police Department sought to steal everyone’s attention Monday with their announcement of two shoplifting suspects from Santa Clarita, whom they arrested on more than $450,000 in…

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Read more about the article Relay for Life to hold kick-off celebration 

Relay for Life to hold kick-off celebration 

News release  Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley is inviting the community to be part of the nationwide kickoff celebration that brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, the local chapter announced…

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Read more about the article Dunn leads Canyon girls’ basketball to win on historic night  
Canyon point guard Darby Dunn celebrates 1,000 career points during Tuesday's game at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Dunn leads Canyon girls’ basketball to win on historic night  

Canyon sophomore guard Darby Dunn made history Tuesday night against Golden Valley as she led the Canyon Cowboys to victory while also crossing the 1,000-career point mark.   "I think it's cool to see all my work…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s William Jones named 2025 LA Rams Coach of The Year  
Photo courtesy of Castaic girls' flag football head coach William Jones.

Castaic’s William Jones named 2025 LA Rams Coach of The Year  

Castaic girls’ flag football head coach William Jones, who led the Coyotes to their first playoff appearance and finished the season as CIF Division 5 finalist, won the 2025 LA Rams Coach of…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s McLaughlin nominated for Sports Illustrated National Girls Athlete of the Week  
Valencia point guard Keira McLaughlin (13) keeps possession of the ball against Bonita's Jenna Campbell (3) during the first quarter of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on Dec. 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia’s McLaughlin nominated for Sports Illustrated National Girls Athlete of the Week  

Valencia girls’ basketball player Keira McLaughlin has been nominated for the Sports Illustrated National Girls Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.   Each week during the high school sports season, Sports Illustrated highlights the…

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The Power of Play: How Shared Games and Activities Can Strengthen Family Bonds in Santa Clarita 

In many Santa Clarita households, family life moves at a fast pace. School schedules, commutes, after-school activities, and screen time can quietly crowd out moments of genuine connection. Parents often…

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Read more about the article Volunteers sought for annual homeless count 
Volunteers Renne Roque (left) and Jerry Charbonneau moments before they head out for the 2025 Homeless Count on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers sought for annual homeless count 

News release  On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and local nonprofit, Bridge to Home, for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and…

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Read more about the article SCV Water releases annual financial report 
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water releases annual financial report 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the agency announced in a news release.  The PAFR presents key financial and operational information…

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Read more about the article Bakersfield man ID’ed after fatal traffic collision on I-5 
Traffic delays on the northbound side of Interstate 5 following a fatal collision on Tuesday morning Jan. 6, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Bakersfield man ID’ed after fatal traffic collision on I-5 

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner Office have identified the man who was killed in a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 northbound just south of Magic Mountain Parkway in…

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Read more about the article DHS: ICE agent shot, killed driver who tried to run over officers in Minnesota 

DHS: ICE agent shot, killed driver who tried to run over officers in Minnesota 

By Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writer  A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota shot and killed an anti-ICE protester during an operation on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.  “Today, ICE…

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Read more about the article Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect indicted on federal explosives charges 
(Left) The Jan. 6 pipe-bomb suspect walks a route from the Democratic National Committee headquarters to the Capitol Hill Club on the night of Jan. 5, 2021. (Right) The DNC pipe bomb photographed on Jan. 6. Courtesy of FBI.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect indicted on federal explosives charges 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer   The Department of Justice on Tuesday evening released the two-page grand jury indictment against Brian Cole Jr., the suspect in attempted bombings of major party headquarters ahead of…

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Read more about the article DOJ: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings confessed on video before suicide 
The suspect in the fatal shooting at Brown University. Photos courtesy of the FBI.

DOJ: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings confessed on video before suicide 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The suspect in the killings of two Brown University students and an MIT professor left behind video confessions before dying by suicide in a storage facility, the Justice Department said…

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Read more about the article US military says it has seized 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela  
An undated photo uploaded by the U.S. European Command on Jan. 7, 2026, shows a U.S. Coast Guard official surveying a ship. Courtesy of US European Command.

US military says it has seized 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it seized two oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, including one linked to Venezuelan oil shipments, coming just days after…

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