Read more about the article City manager shares early budget forecast 
City of Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin speaks after receiving the Public Service Award during the 99th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards & Installation event held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday March 18, 2022. Dan Watson/The Signal

City manager shares early budget forecast 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said that, based on regional and national economic forecasts, the city is anticipating small but steady growth in 2026, during a preview of the 2026-27 spending plan with…

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Why Play Spaces Matter More Than Ever for Childhood Development 

Photo by Yanhao Fang on Unsplash  Childhood looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many parents notice it: busier schedules, more digital distractions, and less unstructured outdoor time. While technology…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ basketball wins on senior night, one win away from league crown 
The Valencia and West Ranch girls faceoff during a game on Friday Jan. 30, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signa

Valencia girls’ basketball wins on senior night, one win away from league crown 

With a 69-30 win over the West Ranch Wildcats on Friday night, the Valencia Vikings head into Monday night just one win away from clinching the team's first outright Foothill League championship since the 2020-21 season.   “It's really…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ basketball secures win over West Ranch, remains in contention for league 
The Valencia Vikings and West Ranch Wildcats faceoff during a game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia boys’ basketball secures win over West Ranch, remains in contention for league 

After an overtime loss to the Hart Hawks on Jan. 20, the Valencia Vikings have responded by winning three straight Foothill League games,including a 73-69 victory over the West Ranch Wildcats at home…

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The Art Deco Play: Why Nick Millican Keeps Buying London’s 1930s Office Buildings

When Greycoat Real Estate acquired 140 Leadenhall Street for £20.3 million in June 2024, the deal attracted attention for more than its City of London address. The 45,000-square-foot building, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens…

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Read more about the article LASD asks for help with missing-person report  
The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman because her family is worried about her. Courtesy

LASD asks for help with missing-person report  

The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman because her family is worried about her.  “Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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