Read more about the article Leaders celebrate $1M in federal funds for command unit 
First responders and representatives of Congressman George Whitesides celebrate a $1 million check given to the Sheriff's Station. Perry Smith/The Signal

Leaders celebrate $1M in federal funds for command unit 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Brandon Barclay said Tuesday he’s hopeful a new mobile command unit for the area can now be acquired, thanks to a $1 million federal budget allocation with…

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Read more about the article Lunar New Year gala celebrates ‘Year of the Horse’ in Newhall  
Dancers perform "Chant of the Water Dragon" at the SCV Chinese Culture Association's first annual Lunar New Year Gala at Newhall Family Theatre, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Lunar New Year gala celebrates ‘Year of the Horse’ in Newhall  

The inaugural Lunar New Year Gala hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chinese Culture Association was in full swing at the Newhall Family Theatre on Sunday evening.  People who attended were…

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Read more about the article Local convenience store sells $2 million lottery ticket 
A Newhall convenience store sold a $2 million scratcher ticket. Courtesy image.

Local convenience store sells $2 million lottery ticket 

A man won $2 million off a lottery scratcher purchased at a Newhall convenience store, according to the California Lottery.   Hermilo Ruiz was the lucky winner and took home $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers he purchased at Valencia Liquor &…

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Read more about the article Hart district: No layoffs, extra work assignments set to be cut  
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Hart district: No layoffs, extra work assignments set to be cut  

A William S. Hart Union High School District official said on Tuesday that 14 bus assistants will not be laid off, but extra assignments they are given will be cut.   Debbie Dunn, the district’s director of communication and community engagement, stated on Tuesday that the agenda…

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Read more about the article Photos: Lunar New Year celebration at Newhall Community Center
SCV Chinese Dance performs a series of dances in celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at the Newhall Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Lunar New Year celebration at Newhall Community Center

The Newhall Community Center welcomed families to the multipurpose room to witness a Chinese Lunar New Year performance and celebration featuring Santa Clarita Valley's Chinese Dance on Friday. Performances ranged…

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Read more about the article 10-year-old Elle Piña featured in Super Bowl halftime show 
Portrait of Elle Piña, 10, taken at Central Park on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The SIgnal

10-year-old Elle Piña featured in Super Bowl halftime show 

Imagine not only booking your first-ever acting gig, but also having nearly 130 million people watch it.   That’s the case for 10-year-old Elle Piña, who was featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8…

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Read more about the article Chamber’s Business Choice Award winners honored 
Pam Ingram recieving the Cheri Fleming Heart of the Community Award at the SCV Chamber of Commerce's Awards + Installation 2026 event at CalArts on Feb. 13, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Chamber’s Business Choice Award winners honored 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 103rd annual Business Choice Awards and board installation ceremony was, to its president’s mind, a celebration of the Santa Clarita Valley’s impressive business diversity.  From an ambitious yoga studio to the city’s…

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Read more about the article Democrats with 2028 ambitions use Munich conference to build foreign policy profiles 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (L) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at the 2026 Munich Security Conference to discuss California's and Germany's strategic partnership. Courtesy of Gov. Newsom's Press Office

Democrats with 2028 ambitions use Munich conference to build foreign policy profiles 

By Chase Smith Contributing Writer   Several Democrats with possible 2028 presidential ambitions used this past week’s Munich Security Conference to build foreign policy credentials and counter President Donald Trump and his administration’s approach…

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Read more about the article Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 
Marin Trunkey teaching a class in Morocco during her Peace Corps volunteerism. Couresty image.

Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 

Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation.  But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.  …

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Iran says agreement on ‘guiding principles’ reached during Geneva talks with US 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  Iran said that some general agreements had been reached during mediated talks with the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday.  Following the conclusion of the negotiations, Iranian…

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Read more about the article Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84 
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Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84, according to a Tuesday announcement by his family.  “He died peacefully on Tuesday morning,…

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Hart district dispels social media rumors; No school shooting at Golden Valley 

If Santa Clarita residents logged onto social media on Tuesday morning, they may have seen reports of a school shooting at Golden Valley High School. However, it was at the high school with the same…

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Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road  

A Los Angeles-based developer is looking to put 100 market-rate assisted-living units for seniors on Tourney Road, across the street from the Kaiser Permanente medical offices and nestled alongside Valencia Country Club.  “The Ivy…

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