Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of burglary
A 32-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested on suspicion of burglary charges after she allegedly broke the screen off a victim’s window and entered a residence on the 23800 block of…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of identity theft
A 38-year-old Santa Clarita transient has been arrested on suspicion of identity theft and misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance in the area of Swan Lane and Via Princessa in the…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of vandalism
A 21-year-old Newhall transient was arrested on suspicion of vandalism after allegedly damaging a person’s vehicle with a knife on the 24700 block of Newhall Avenue on Saturday evening, according to an…
Brad Peach, volunteer with the American Cancer Society’s local chapter at the “Relay Rally” on Saturday April 18, 2026 in Old Town Newhall aimed to promote the annual Relay for Life event scheduled for May 2. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Generations of cancer patient advocates rally donations at Relay Rally
In the courtyard between Old Town Newhall’s parking structure and some of the area’s main attractions, like the Laemmle Theater, purple Relay for Life booths were strategically positioned as a dragnet for reeling in passersby Saturday. It wasn’t unintentional, said Brad Peach,…
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Draft Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan available for review
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency invites customers and other interested parties to review its draft Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, which is now available for public review. The WUESP is being…
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Judy McClure leads a family Nature Walk on Saturday April 11, 2026 at Placerita Canyon. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Placerita Canyon: Walking in nature’s footsteps
Judy McClure became a docent at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center in 2003 following her husband’s footsteps. “He spent so much time here that I decided to become a docent so I…
Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Former deputy delays sentencing again
A former Pitchess Detention Center deputy from Lancaster who pleaded guilty in July to his role in smuggling narcotics into the massive Castaic jail has once again asked the court…
Stewie Louie, a 6-year-old American Pitbull-Terrier mix, yawns mid-photo at the Castaic Animal Care Center in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Castaic Animal Care Center getting new name
The Castaic Animal Care Center is getting a new name during a ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the shelter. The new name will be Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center. …
Valencia’s Namo Thoontakhob tees off during the third round of the Foothill League boys’ golf tournament on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Oaks Club in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/Signal file photo
Valencia boys’ golf wins fifth round, Vikings’ freshman Thoontakhob medals
After a fourth-round win at Sand Canyon, the Valencia boys’ golf team followed up its performance on Monday in the fifth round at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills as the leading them after the Vikings posted…
Canyon celebrates a point against West Ranch during the first set of Thursday's game at Canyon High School on March 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Canyon boys’ volleyball secures four-set win over West Ranch
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League The Canyon boys’ volleyball team secured their seventh Foothill League win of the season after a four-set victory, 20-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-22, over the…
Coyotes’ pitcher Nathan Dudra pitching during the sixth inning of a non-league contest against the Vasquez Mustangs at Castaic High School on Apr. 20, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.
Castaic baseball wins at home over Vasquez
After a loss to the Vikings in Castaic’s last Foothill League contest, the Coyotes won five straight games including a 5-2 victory over the Vasquez Mustangs on Tuesday for the team’s…
Newhall School District personnel recognized with California School Administrators awards
Newhall School District personnel were recognized during Tuesday’s governing board meeting last week, for being named 2025-26 Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators Award recipients. The award recognizes students, administrators and community organizations for their…
Pentagon: US military boards sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. military forces boarded an oil tanker that was previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. In a…
An FBI agent at the Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
FBI investigating reports of deaths, disappearances of US scientists
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI said it is leading federal efforts to investigate potential connections in reports of dead or missing U.S. scientists in recent years, coming days after President…
FBI: Street gang dismantled, $20M worth of drugs seized in Operation Sweet Silence
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer FBI officials and partners have carried out what they call a “violent gang takedown” in Columbus, Georgia, as part of Operation Sweet Silence, which has resulted…
Trump says Iran will come to negotiation with US after Tehran rebuff
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he believes Iran will eventually return to negotiations, after Iranian officials said they would not participate in talks due to the U.S. naval blockade…
Top 10 Best Dispensaries in Riverside, CA
If you are looking for the best dispensary in Riverside, CA, start with Embarc. It stands out for its polished in-store experience, helpful staff, rewards program, and convenient Riverside location. Plant…
Review: Class of Alzheimer’s drugs has no ‘meaningful effect’
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A class of Alzheimer’s drugs that have only been available for several years did not appear to have any “clinically meaningful effects,” according to a new…
Jonathan Kraut | The Global Impacts of Cutting off the Strait of Hormuz
As Donald Trump’s loose cognitive associations cause his messages to meander, his mind to wander, and his objectives to change from moment to moment, the world economy is about to…
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Mihran Kalaydjian | Priced Out of the Dream
Santa Clarita has long stood as a symbol of stability, a place where working families could afford a home, raise their children, and build a future just outside the pressures…