What Santa Clarita Employers Should Check in Health Insurance Plans Before Open Enrollment

Open enrolment in Santa Clarita often lands right when budgets close and teams are stretched. A simple, grounded review saves time and avoids last-minute confusion. The checklist below keeps the focus on…

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Trump: War in Iran is ‘very complete,’ far ahead of schedule 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. operation against Iran is “very complete,” giving an indication that the one-week-long war is coming to an end soon.  “I think the…

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Read more about the article NEVHC celebrates expansion on Soledad Canyon
Northeast Valley Health Corp. CEO Christopher Reed discusses the benefits of his facility’s new expansion with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth.

NEVHC celebrates expansion on Soledad Canyon

The Northeast Valley Health Corp. celebrated the expansion of its Santa Clarita Valley resources in Canyon Country on Wednesday.  The new building adds 7,703 square feet of new clinical space, which includes six new exam…

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Read more about the article Issa ends reelection bid after California redistricting 
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) speaks at a hearing on oversight of the Federal Trade Commission in Washington on July 13, 2023. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Issa ends reelection bid after California redistricting 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said he will not seek reelection in his southern California district, which had been redrawn to favor Democrats in last year’s redistricting.  On Friday, the…

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Read more about the article Treasury to deposit $1,000 into each eligible Invest America account 
President Donald Trump speaks during the Trump accounts summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Treasury to deposit $1,000 into each eligible Invest America account 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury have proposed regulations that provide guidance on the pilot phase of the Trump Accounts, which will see the Treasury…

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Read more about the article Canyon falls to Sylmar, Saugus girls’ basketball advances to regional finals  
Saugus shooting guard Samantha Cortez (3) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of the first round of the CIF State playoff game against Lincoln at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon falls to Sylmar, Saugus girls’ basketball advances to regional finals  

The SoCal regional semifinals featured two thrilling matchups for teams in the Santa Clarita Valley with a trip to the regional championship on the line.   But in the end, the Saugus Centurions’ girls team was the…

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NYPD: Device thrown by counterprotesters near Mamdani’s home was an IED 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The New York Police Department said on Sunday that an improvised explosive device was ignited and thrown by counterprotesters outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence over the weekend.  The incident…

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Read more about the article Gonzalez tosses complete game, leads Castaic to win over Heritage Christian  
Castaic's Orion Gonzalez (66) throws a pitch during the third inning of Friday's game against Heritage Christian at Castaic High School on March 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Gonzalez tosses complete game, leads Castaic to win over Heritage Christian  

Castaic’s Orion Gonzalez is only a sophomore, but in Friday’s contest against Heritage Christian, Gonzalez pitched senior-like when the right-hander struck out 13 en route to the Coyotes’ 11-0 win over the Warriors.   “Not surprised,” said Castaic head…

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Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be ‘greatest loser’ if it escalates attacks 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Saudi Arabia issued a fresh warning to Iran on Monday following an Iranian attack that killed two Bangladeshi nationals in the kingdom.  The Saudi government is…

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Read more about the article Strike on drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills 6, US military says 
The U.S. military said it conducted a strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on March 8, 2026. U.S. Southern Command

Strike on drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills 6, US military says 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. military said it struck a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing six people, the latest in a series of actions under the Trump administration’s…

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State Department orders non-emergency US staff to leave Saudi Arabia  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered non-emergency U.S. government workers and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia, citing security risks arising from the conflict with Iran.  The U.S.…

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Health Department calls off meeting of remade autism committee 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A panel newly remade by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will no longer be convening in March, the Department of Health and Human Services says.  The Interagency…

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Read more about the article FDA vaccine chief resigning for 2nd time 
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, will depart the agency in April. U.S. FDA via AP

FDA vaccine chief resigning for 2nd time 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Dr. Vinay Prasad, the top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is stepping down from the agency, his second departure from the role after briefly…

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Read more about the article Hope Theatre Arts teaches children to ‘believe in their buzz’ 
Hope Theatre Arts actors "buzz around" in the scene at the 5th annual Hope Theatre Arts event at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, March 8, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Hope Theatre Arts teaches children to ‘believe in their buzz’ 

Hope Theatre Arts hosted its fifth annual space-themed presentation that included a bees-in-space-themed story that was acted out along with three separate activities to teach children about teamwork, positive reinforcement, and communication at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Sunday afternoon.  The book…

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Read more about the article LASD seeks public’s help locating missing Newhall man, woman 
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LASD seeks public’s help locating missing Newhall man, woman 

The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman and a man both reported missing from the same area on the same date.  It has…

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Read more about the article Saugus High junior accepted to STEM program at MIT 
Vishwaraj Nayani (left) and Aaryan Patel (right) pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of Aaryan Patel.

Saugus High junior accepted to STEM program at MIT 

Aaryan Patel knew he wanted to go into a STEM field after his grandfather, who was also his closest family member, died from stage four lung cancer.  Following his dream, Patel was accepted into the Research Science Institute,…

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Read more about the article Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  
William S. Hart District teams at the Queen Mary for their awards banquet after showcasing their expertise on "The Roaring 20s" in the 2025/26 LA County Academic Decathlon competition. After three days of testing across 10 subjects, Saugus, West Ranch and Golden Valley were recognized as top-scoring teams in a field of 72 teams from across the county. Saugus led the district with an 11th-place finish.

Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  

If there’s an easy way of explaining Academic Decathlon – that is, what it does and who it’s for – it’d be that it exists because some people love learning for its own sake.  That doesn’t necessarily mean students…

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