Monthly Archives: January 2026
Read more about the article Hart District students create PSA videos to spread awareness 
Participants are recognized for their work by Stephanie English, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger's senior field deputy, and Sal Frias, chief administrative officer for the William S. Hart Union School District, during the "Speak Out, Save Lives" Fentanyl Awareness PSA Award Ceremony at Valencia High School on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart District students create PSA videos to spread awareness 

In the Valencia High School auditorium, William S. Hart Union High School District board members, students and parents watched 13 public service announcements with the incentive of educating the community and combating the fentanyl crisis on…

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Read more about the article Castaic girls’ basketball wins big at home, looks to finish season strong  
Castaic freshman guard Charlotte Wheeler (33) dribbling the ball down court during Monday night’s game against Southwestern Academy at Castaic High School on Jan. 26, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Castaic girls’ basketball wins big at home, looks to finish season strong  

Offense was on display for the Castaic Coyotes in Monday night’s 80-8 home win over the Southwestern Academy Sun of San Marino as 13 players scored in the victory.   “Good game, good energy from the team…

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Read more about the article Another East Coast storm brewing after widespread outages 
Two people walk down a street in New York City on Jan. 25, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Another East Coast storm brewing after widespread outages 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Another winter storm system may hit the East Coast this weekend, just days after a major storm brought widespread power outages due to ice and snow across…

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Read more about the article Appeals court sides with Trump admin on Minnesota protest response 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents confront protesters in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 12, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

Appeals court sides with Trump admin on Minnesota protest response 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A federal appeals court on Monday granted the Trump administration a full stay of a lower court ruling that prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from detaining protesters or…

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Read more about the article DHS: 5-year-old ‘abandoned’ by parents during ICE operation  

DHS: 5-year-old ‘abandoned’ by parents during ICE operation  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The Department of Homeland Security has refuted reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota, saying the child was abandoned by his parents during an immigration enforcement operation.  Columbia…

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Read more about the article Big rig shears fire hydrant 
A big rig shears a fire hydrant at the 23400 block of west Lyons Avenue near Apple Street on Monday evening. Photo courtesy of Cary Quashin.

Big rig shears fire hydrant 

A fire hydrant was sheared when a semi-truck trailer hit it trying to make a turn on the 23400 block of west Lyons Avenue near Apple Street on Monday evening, according to an official with Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article City staff  to ask council about Main Street negotiations 
The city desires that the site be developed with one or more mixeduse buildings with ground floor commercial amenities, and public parking. With appropriate massing and articulation, the City considers buildings of up to five stories to be appropriate for the site, according to the RFP. Courtesy

City staff  to ask council about Main Street negotiations 

The city’s planning staff is asking for the Santa Clarita City Council’s permission to enter into exclusive negotiations for a parking structure with the developer responsible for Main Street’s two biggest projects in…

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Read more about the article Food Pantry staff on strike; leader on leave after alleging board fraud 
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, which helps thousands of food-insecure residents put meals on the table each month, temporarily closed Monday without notice. Perry Smith

Food Pantry staff on strike; leader on leave after alleging board fraud 

The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, which helps thousands of food-insecure residents put meals on the table each month, temporarily closed Monday without notice, and its executive director said she…

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Read more about the article Alice Sumner celebrates her 101st year of life 
Alice Sumner celebrates her 101st birthday. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Tucker.

Alice Sumner celebrates her 101st year of life 

When Alice Sumner was 20, she moved to the United States with her siblings and parents in April 1945 after being in the Philippines when the Japanese took over the area during World War II.  Sumner is…

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