Read more about the article Boys’ basketball playoff preview: Six SCV teams to play in first round of action  
Canyon forward Benji Avelar (5) looks for an opening against Hart's Easton Wissmath (4) during the third quarter of Friday's game at Canyon High School on Jan. 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Boys’ basketball playoff preview: Six SCV teams to play in first round of action  

The California Interscholastic Federation’s Southern Section released the playoff brackets for boys’ basketball on Saturday, featuring six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley who are set to play in the first round.   All six teams will…

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Read more about the article School Day Cafe transports kids to Greece with epic cooking lesson 
Sixth grader Adriel Bastian takes a lemony potato in the buffet line for a Greek lunch his class prepared on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

School Day Cafe transports kids to Greece with epic cooking lesson 

The gods were smiling on Canyon Springs Community School Friday afternoon.  After hours of cooking, beginning bright and early at 8:30 a.m. – following months of preparation that’d begun back in the fall…

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Read more about the article Guthrie’s family requests police presence at missing mother’s home 
A missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP

Guthrie’s family requests police presence at missing mother’s home 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Police are monitoring the Arizona home of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a Sunday evening statement.  “At the request…

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NFL, Turning Point USA present contrasting halftime shows 

By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer  “This one’s for you, Charlie.”  With those words, conservative commentator Jack Prosobiec paid tribute to the late Turning Point USA co-founder while debuting the organization’s “All-American Halftime Show”…

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Beating SCV Traffic with a Home Workout: Maximizing Time with Efficient, Guided Sessions on Speediance Gym Monster 2

Living in the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) often means dealing with heavy traffic. Commutes take time, and traveling to a gym before or after work can feel tiring and time-consuming.…

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Soft Skills in a Resume: Which Ones Actually Work — and Which Are Ignored

For years, candidates have been told that soft skills are essential. Communication, teamwork, adaptability, leadership — these words appear in millions of resumes across industries. Yet recruiters repeatedly say the…

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Read more about the article Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Castaic 
California Highway Patrol officers investigate the scene of a fatal crash on Sunday night on Interstate 5 near Lake Hughes Road. Screenshot from video by Gabriel Pabon/Key News Network.

Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Castaic 

A man was killed following a single-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 5 north of Lake Hughes Road in Castaic on Sunday evening, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. …

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Read more about the article Missing Canyon Country girl has been found 
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Missing Canyon Country girl has been found 

A 16-year-old Canyon Country girl who was reported missing in Canyon Country has been located as of Sunday afternoon, according to a NIXLE alert from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  Navaeh Brown-Williams,…

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Read more about the article CIF releases winter sports playoff brackets 
Hart’s Jacob Paisano (23) attempting to sway the ball from West Ranch freshman guard Nathan Roberti (0) during a Foothill League contest at West Ranch High School on Feb. 4, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

CIF releases winter sports playoff brackets 

The California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section, released the playoff brackets for soccer and basketball on Saturday, including the following first-round playoff matchups for Santa Clarita Valley teams:  Boys Basketball  •…

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Two minor earthquakes hit Valencia on Sunday morning. FILE PHOTO

2 minor earthquakes hit Valencia 

Two minor earthquakes hit Valencia in the early hours of Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey website.  The first earthquake’s magnitude was about 2.5 with it hitting nearby regions like Valencia, Castaic, Simi…

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Read more about the article Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse 
Experts in the Chinese Zodiac said if you think 2025 raced by, expect more of the same in 2026. The year of the Fire Horse is expected to feel like a restless, dynamic time, with the possibility for conflict. PHOTO CREDIT PIXABAY

Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse 

The Lunar New Year is on the horizon, say goodbye to the Year of the Wood Snake and hello to 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse.  Lunar New Year…

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Read more about the article Cozy Up to These Romantic Films This Valentine’s Day
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Cozy Up to These Romantic Films This Valentine’s Day

A number of people feel that nothing beats a quiet evening in with the one you love on Valentine’s Day. Watching a romantic film together can be a way to cap the night off. …

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Read more about the article Sweet Treats You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About 
Jessica (left) and Chelsea Trooper created Keto Sweets Los Angeles to meet their desire to enter sweets without the guilt. COURTESY PHOTO

Sweet Treats You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About 

When Jessica and Chelsea Tropper decided to eliminate sugar, gluten, and most carbohydrates from their diet, the sisters didn’t realize that their dietary change would soon inspire a bakery built around the same healthy…

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