Read more about the article Mountain lion cub found in Castaic taken to L.A. Zoo for temporary housing  
A female mountain lion cub was transported to Northern California after reunification efforts fall short. Courtesy of Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Mountain lion cub found in Castaic taken to L.A. Zoo for temporary housing  

A baby mountain lion found in the middle of a Castaic roadway last week has now been transported to the Los Angeles Zoo for temporary housing after reunification efforts have…

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Read more about the article Burton, Mosley lead Legacy boys’ basketball to win over Crescenta Valley  
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Burton, Mosley lead Legacy boys’ basketball to win over Crescenta Valley  

In the team’s senior night celebration at Valencia High School, the Lions defeated the Crescenta Valley Falcons, 69-47, as Legacy Christian extended its winning streak to three games.   “It was a good solid win for our guys,”…

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Read more about the article Rancho Pico’s Aubrey Lee named to SCGA’s 2026 Southern California team  
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Rancho Pico’s Aubrey Lee named to SCGA’s 2026 Southern California team  

Stevenson Ranch native Aubrey Lee, an eighth grader at Rancho Pico Junior High School, was named to the 2026 Southern California girls’ team that is one of 31 state junior programs nationwide.   Lee, the youngest member…

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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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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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