Monthly Archives: March 2026
Read more about the article Santa Clarita Dodger Day set for June 6 vs. Angels 
Ed Solis, Robert Cruz and Maddy Gonzalez were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita Dodger Day set for June 6 vs. Angels 

News release  Santa Clarita Dodger Day is back: The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets, which are now on sale, for the 47th annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day.   This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 6, at 7:10 p.m. …

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Read more about the article 2026 softball season preview  
West Ranch pitcher Gretchen Roen (6) throws a pitch during the third inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2026 softball season preview  

The high school softball season has begun in the Santa Clarita Valley, and for many teams, the road to winning their respective league title is underway as many are poised…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ tennis secures narrow win over Hart 
Saugus singles player Grant Schlotfelt returns the ball against Hart during Tuesday's match at Saugus High School on March 10, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ tennis secures narrow win over Hart 

The Saugus boys’ tennis team secured its third win of the Foothill League season on Tuesday over the Hart Hawks, 10-8, and fifth overall win of the regular season.   In singles play, the Hawks (1-4, 1-3) and Centurions (5-3,…

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Read more about the article Ukraine sending anti-drone teams to 3 Middle Eastern countries  

Ukraine sending anti-drone teams to 3 Middle Eastern countries  

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Kyiv has sent specialists to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to help them combat Iranian drone attacks. …

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Read more about the article 3 ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran attacks escalate 
A Thai ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026. Courtesy photo from Royal Thai Navy.

3 ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran attacks escalate 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight as Iran ramped up regional attacks, U.K. maritime officials said on Wednesday, with…

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Read more about the article Thune: ‘Votes aren’t there’ for Trump-backed move to pass SAVE Act 
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Thune: ‘Votes aren’t there’ for Trump-backed move to pass SAVE Act 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said on Tuesday that he’s counted votes in the upper chamber and concluded there aren’t enough to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act by employing the so-called…

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Read more about the article Kaiser awards $10K grant to SCV Boys & Girls Club 
From left: Matt Nelson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley; Caila Graham; Rayna Arevalos-Paredes; Isabella Nelson; Matthew Morales; and Amy Wiese, community health manager for Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.

Kaiser awards $10K grant to SCV Boys & Girls Club 

News release  Kaiser Permanente recently presented a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, the health care organization announced in a…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans 
 The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a veterans luncheon recently with almost  80 guests, comprised of approximately 45 veterans who enjoyed a complimentary meal and dessert.    The Feb. 7 afternoon featured heartfelt presentations and camaraderie, said a news release from the Elks. …

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Read more about the article St. Francis Dam site tour set for May 16 
The "tombstone," the center part of the St. Francis Dam, was left standing after the dam failed on March 12, 1928. Courtesy photo.

St. Francis Dam site tour set for May 16 

News release  This year’s tour of the site of the 1928 failure of the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and tickets are available. The tour…

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Read more about the article Bicyclist dies in crash with bus 
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials investigate the traffic collision on the intersection of Pinto Place and Green Hill Drive in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Bicyclist dies in crash with bus 

A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a city of Santa Clarita Transit bus in Castaic early Wednesday morning, according to an official with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.  The man was approximately 57 years old, according to…

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What a National Survey Reveals About the Growing Popularity of Tai Chi

In recent years, conversations around health and wellness have increasingly shifted toward sustainability rather than intensity. As people look for forms of exercise that support long-term physical and mental well-being,…

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Read more about the article City, Development Corp. share jobs picture 
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. CEO Ondre Seltzer discussed local jobs at City Hall on Tuesday. Perry Smith/The Signal

City, Development Corp. share jobs picture 

Kicking off the annual budget discussion in January, Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin once again shared optimism about the city’s economy, which saw a 4% increase in the number…

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Read more about the article Community celebrates Holi 2026 
Harp Sidhu plays punjabi music on the dhol drum as people dance around him during the Hindu Festival of Colors known as Holi, to mark spring’s arrival on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Community celebrates Holi 2026 

Castaic Lake, a place where people typically go to cool off during hot summer days, was instead filled with multicolored powders in celebration of Holi on Saturday, a Hindu festival of colors that marks…

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