Monthly Archives: April 2026
Read more about the article Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation  
Oksana Kolesnikova performing at the Oksana Foundation's Strings of Light fundraiser at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's Bella Vida Ballroom on April 11, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation  

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida Ballroom stage was the site of an atypically international music performance Saturday evening.  Lit up by several rows of candlelight, local pianist and music program head Oksana Kolesnikova, followed by Iranian musician Ardeshir Farah…

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Read more about the article Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained 

A fire dubbed the Otis fire broke out on the north side of Interstate 5 near Edison Road in Newhall Friday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.   The fire had spread to 1 acre around 5 p.m., with L.A.…

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Read more about the article Hillemann leads West Ranch boys’ volleyball to win over Hart  
West Ranch players celebrating after a point in the second set during a game against the Hart Hawks at West Ranch High School on Apr. 16, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.

Hillemann leads West Ranch boys’ volleyball to win over Hart  

Following nine straight losses, the West Ranch Wildcats secured their third Foothill League win of the season with a four-set win over the Hart Hawks, 25-23, 25-20, 21-25, 26-24, at home Thursday.   “It’s been…

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Read more about the article DOJ petitions court to toss convictions of unpardoned Jan. 6 defendants 
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DOJ petitions court to toss convictions of unpardoned Jan. 6 defendants 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   The Justice Department is petitioning an appeals court to throw out the convictions of unpardoned defendants who were charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ tennis claims Foothill League title with win over Hart 
West Ranch doubles players E. Hwang and L. Hindes return the ball during a match against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch boys’ tennis claims Foothill League title with win over Hart 

The boys’ tennis season for the Foothill League came to an end on Thursday with the West Ranch Wildcats ending the season as the Foothill League champions following a 13-5 win over the Hart…

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Read more about the article City seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup 
Children join Santa Clarita City Councilmembers Laurene Weste, center, and Marsha McLean as they help plant a Deodar Cedar tree for Earth Arbor Day during the Neighborhood Cleanup Drive-Thru event held at Bridgeport Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 042923. Dan Watson/The Signal

City seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting volunteers to pre-register for the annual Neighborhood Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, where volunteers will be able to help remove litter…

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Read more about the article 2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles 

2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide.  Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties…

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Read more about the article Iran announces Strait of Hormuz is fully open during ceasefire 
Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)

Iran announces Strait of Hormuz is fully open during ceasefire 

Trump says US will ‘get all nuclear dust’ from Iran  By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has announced that, for the duration of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and…

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Read more about the article 7-Eleven plans to close 645 locations in North America 
Adalyn Rodriguez, 7, fills her free Slurpee cup with the Piña Colada flavor for National 7-Eleven Day at the Valencia location on Newhall Ranch Road on Monday, July 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

7-Eleven plans to close 645 locations in North America 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer   Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is set to close hundreds of locations across North America during its current fiscal year.  In its fourth-quarter earnings report released on April…

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Read more about the article Vehicle fire shuts down street 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Vehicle fire shuts down street 

A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials.   The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in…

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Local Creators, Businesses, and Hobbyists: Tripo Studio’s AI 3D Tools Are Changing the Game in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita is home to a thriving community of creators, small businesses, and hobbyists—from local artists and photographers to boutique shop owners and student designers. But for many of us,…

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How the choices made by hospital leaders in private meetings affect the patient care you receive

Most people only engage with hospitals while they are in a waiting room, filling out discharge papers, getting an invoice, or having a short conversation with a doctor who seems…

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Phenomenon Studio: How Generative UI and AI Design Systems Are Redefining Website Redesign Services in 2026

Key Takeaways 47% Faster Redesign Cycles: AI-assisted design workflows combined with mature design systems now cut website redesign timelines nearly in half. Teams using AI coding assistants report 48–58% faster…

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Read more about the article COC celebrates iCUE renaming in memory of Cusumano  
Gary Cusumano, left, and his daughter Toni Cusumano at the College of the Canyons' Institute for Culinary Education's naming ceremony on April 16, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

COC celebrates iCUE renaming in memory of Cusumano  

The College of the Canyons culinary program is all about giving the students driven by initiative exactly what they need to succeed as working chefs, bakers and sommeliers.  That’s according to Gary…

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