Read more about the article Castaic district to consider revisions to safety plan, bid approvals 
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Castaic district to consider revisions to safety plan, bid approvals 

The Castaic Union School District has scheduled a special governing board meeting Monday to cover several action items and a handful of bid approvals.   Those action items will include first readings of revisions…

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Read more about the article SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule  
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule  

News release  At its March 17 regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors adopted a resolution to standardize the agency’s committee meeting dates to create a better flow of meetings and establish greater scheduling consistency across the organization, the agency…

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Read more about the article West Ranch softball wins big over Valencia  
West Ranch shortstop Torrey Price (19) cheers as a Valencia player strikes out during Thursday’s home game, March 26, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch softball wins big over Valencia  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League   After a loss at home to the Saugus Centurions on Tuesday, the West Ranch Wildcats bounced back with a 16-6 win over the…

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Read more about the article CHP still seeking leads in February hit-and-run 
Alejandro Covarrubias, 22, of Altadena, was killed in the hit and run, according to Kelly Vail, spokeswoman for the Medical Examiner. Courtesy photo

CHP still seeking leads in February hit-and-run 

A representative from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office indicated Thursday the agency has not made an arrest in the investigation into a Feb. 27 fatal hit-and-run crash.  Alejandro Covarrubias,…

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Read more about the article City to celebrate reopening of Hart Park Museum 
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Park Museum on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City to celebrate reopening of Hart Park Museum 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Park Museum on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. This…

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City, county to co-host hazardous waste roundup 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   This event will…

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Senior Center in final prep for ‘Golden Gala’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Golden Gala,” formerly “Celebrity Waiter,” is undergoing final preparations to celebrate the SCV Senior Center on its 50th anniversary.    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SCV Senior Center…

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COC board to hold special meeting to discuss superintendent-president position 

The College of the Canyons governing board has scheduled a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss the appointment of a candidate to the superintendent-president position.  The meeting is set to begin at 3 p.m., with closed session…

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Read more about the article COC’s interim Advanced Tech Center open house a window to manufacturing advances 
Harriet Happel, dean of career education at College of the Canyons, operates a robotic dog at the college's interim ATC during an open house event on March 26, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

COC’s interim Advanced Tech Center open house a window to manufacturing advances 

A lot of things about American manufacturing have changed since its heyday in the mid-20th-century.  The computer numerical control machining tools at College of the Canyons’ interim Advanced Technology Center are testament enough to that.…

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Read more about the article Valladares honored with Civil Justice Gavel Award 
Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California. Courtesy photo.

Valladares honored with Civil Justice Gavel Award 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California, recognizing her leadership in promoting a fair and balanced…

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Read more about the article McLean tells activist origin story at VIA event 
Marsha McLean sits in front of an audience at Margaritas Mexican Grill for VIA's Cocktails and Conversations event on March 19, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

McLean tells activist origin story at VIA event 

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean defines her career as a public servant with a story well-known to old-school Santa Clarita residents.   In the back of Margarita Mexican Grill on a recent Thursday evening, McLean – sitting on a towering bar chair at…

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Read more about the article Local prep stars compete in SCV All-Star basketball games 
The girls basketball players are celebrated by their coaches and Taylor Statham with Statham Academy during the SCV All-Star Game at College of the Canyons on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Local prep stars compete in SCV All-Star basketball games 

Valencia’s Cara McKell, Canyon’s Isaac Yuhico named MVP after leading their teams to victory   Only a few weeks after the end of the 2025-26 high school basketball season, local stars showcased their skills at the fourth annual…

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Read more about the article Rubio: US can achieve Iran objectives without troops on the ground 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an event with Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, at the White House on March 5, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Rubio: US can achieve Iran objectives without troops on the ground 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The United States can achieve all of its objectives in the Iran war without sending troops to the country to fight a ground war, and the military operation won’t be a prolonged…

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Read more about the article Castaic boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley  
Castaic libero Nathan Ko (1) bumps the ball during the first set of Tuesday's game against Valencia at Valencia High School on March 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Castaic boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After losing to the Saugus Centurions on Tuesday, the Castaic Coyotes bounced back in Foothill League volleyball play with a four-set win, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23,…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ tennis secures road win over Saugus  
Valencia’s singles player Nikhil Yada returns the ball to his Saugus High School opponent during a match on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia boys’ tennis secures road win over Saugus  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After a road win over the Hart Hawks on Tuesday, the Valencia Vikings tennis team followed up its performance with a 14-4 win over the Centurions at…

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Read more about the article Hart grad goes through lengths — and depths — to find love in dating show 
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Hart grad goes through lengths — and depths — to find love in dating show 

There are plenty of fish in the sea — even if it means having to walk the plank to catch them.   “Love Overboard” is a new dating show, which premiered…

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Read more about the article LA North celebrates Oscars: Local sound stages used in ‘One Battle After Another’ production 
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LA North celebrates Oscars: Local sound stages used in ‘One Battle After Another’ production 

As Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” recently won “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards, in addition to having received 13 nominations and six wins, its success had a strong…

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Read more about the article Johnson rejects Senate-passed DHS bill, says House will vote on stopgap plan  
Travelers line up at the security checkpoint area at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., on March 23, 2026. Photo by Jacob Burg.

Johnson rejects Senate-passed DHS bill, says House will vote on stopgap plan  

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said on Friday he is putting forth a short-term bill to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days, instead of the Senate-passed measure to fund…

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Read more about the article Average US gas price up $1 from February amid Iran war  
This transaction from a gas station in Saugus on Friday, March 27, 2026, was for a midsize truck's fill-up at $5.74 per gallon. Signal staff photo.

Average US gas price up $1 from February amid Iran war  

Locally, many SCV stations' prices in $5.70 to $6 range  By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The national average price of regular gasoline is up 10 cents from last week, and one dollar since last month,…

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