Monthly Archives: March 2026
Read more about the article California’s Spring Food Festivals 
Enjoy the iconic Strawberry Shortcake Experience at the California Strawberry Festival, May 16-17 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. This mouth-watering treat is a must-try for anyone who loves the taste of summer. Made with tender, flaky cake, whipped cream, and heaps of plump, ripe strawberries. Photo California Strawberry Festival.

California’s Spring Food Festivals 

Despite the loss of several California “famous signature” food festivals in recent years, including the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Castroville Artichoke Festival and the California Nut Festival in Chico, it’s still a good time to be…

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Read more about the article Prepared and Aware: 4 Travel Safety Tips for Your 2026 Getaway
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Prepared and Aware: 4 Travel Safety Tips for Your 2026 Getaway

From beach escapes to international adventures, travel is still a top priority for millions of Americans, particularly during the warm-weather seasons. However, in light of evolving global events – and…

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Read more about the article New nonprofit hopes to invigorate aerospace and defense community partnerships 
L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center at SPADA's inagural event on March 11, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

New nonprofit hopes to invigorate aerospace and defense community partnerships 

The Santa Clarita-based nonprofit Southern Pacific Aero-Defense Alliance held its inaugural event Wednesday at College of the Canyons, with a panel discussion on California’s historical aero-defense industry and how to protect it.  Speakers and panelists spent the afternoon reiterating…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Branching Out’ the roots of art
Olivia Beers, 10, shows her cardboard loom with beads during the "Branching Out Open Art Studio" at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Branching Out’ the roots of art

Learning how to loom, young, local artists gathered at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday morning for "Branching Out Open Art Studio," a monthly event held on each second Saturday.…

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Read more about the article Brush fire in Canyon Country extinguished Friday night 
L.A. County firefighters were called to a brush fire in the bed of the Santa Clara River shortly before midnight on Friday, March 13, 2026. The fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared in an hour and 36 minutes. Photo by Dillon Foster/For The Signal

Brush fire in Canyon Country extinguished Friday night 

The L.A. County Fire Department responded to a brush fire Friday night near a Canyon Country intersection, extinguishing the blaze after a little over an hour on the scene.  The fire began near the intersection of Soledad…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita welcomes Sister Cities students 
The visiting students stand with the host students and Mayor Laurene Weste during the Sister Cities Matsudo Delegation Welcome and Youth Exchange at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita welcomes Sister Cities students 

Anyone who walked into the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday would find a few suitcases, even one with an In-N-Out cup sitting on the top.   It’s a California staple, so it’s no surprise…

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Read more about the article The Cube hosts speed skating championship for potential future Olympians 
Short-track speed skaters from across California competed in the Southern California Speed Skating Championships at The Cube on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The Cube hosts speed skating championship for potential future Olympians 

With the Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina still a fresh memory, the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club hosted its Southern California Speed Skating Championship on Saturday at The Cube.   According to Ron Halcrow, president of the…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Pumas, Obits & The Great St. Francis Dam Disaster 
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The Time Ranger | Pumas, Obits & The Great St. Francis Dam Disaster 

This week’s trail ride marks one of this valley’s top claims to, if not fame, then infame. This marks the 98th anniversary of the great St. Francis Dam Disaster — the second-worst thing to happen to Californians in history and…

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Read more about the article SoCal Gas working on timeline for pipeline repairs 
Deputies and firefighters were on the scene at Ridge Route Road in Castaic in response to a gas line explosion on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SoCal Gas working on timeline for pipeline repairs 

The Gas Co. is still working on its timeline for fixing a gas main that ruptured in an explosion that prompted evacuation orders for more than 14,000 in Castaic, officials said…

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Read more about the article City to review rules on ‘granny flats’ 
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City to review rules on ‘granny flats’ 

The city of Santa Clarita is once again updating its rules and regulations on accessory dwelling units, ADUs, or “granny flats,” following feedback in December from the state’s housing regulators.  The first…

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