Read more about the article City cancels both Planning Commission meetings in April 
The second vantage point, which is seen from Golden Valley High School, was showcased during the tour conducted by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City cancels both Planning Commission meetings in April 

The Planning Commission is not meeting in April, according to the city’s website, with the city posting online this week that the April 21 meeting was cancelled.   The body is…

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Read more about the article Saugus’ Matt Long leads Centurions to road win over Hart  
Saugus’ JD Lawless (5) reaches home base ahead of Hart’s Anthony Cavarretta (44), who attempts to make the out during Wednesday’s game on April 15, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus’ Matt Long leads Centurions to road win over Hart  

All season long, the Centurions’ offense has been a lineup that opposing Foothill League pitchers have been unable to stop.   After the Saugus offense tagged three runs in the first inning, the Centurions powered though the Hawks’…

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Read more about the article 2 transported after roof partially collapses at Valencia restaurant  
First responders were dispatched to a call for a structure trench rescue on the 24200 block of west Valencia Boulevard, Thursday, April 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

2 transported after roof partially collapses at Valencia restaurant  

At least two people were transported to the hospital following a partial roof collapsing and hitting them with tiles at a restaurant on the 24200 block of west Valencia Boulevard on Thursday afternoon,…

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The Science Behind CoComelon’s Music-First Approach, and What the UCLA Partnership Means for It 

Image Credit: CoComelon Before a child can read a word, identify a number, or name a color with confidence, something else is already happening. Rhythm is organizing the brain. The capacity to detect patterns in…

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Read more about the article US broadens Iran blockade to allow boarding, seizure of ships worldwide  
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails in the Arabian Sea during Operation Epic Fury, on March 18, 2026. U.S. Navy

US broadens Iran blockade to allow boarding, seizure of ships worldwide  

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   The United States has significantly expanded the scope of its naval blockade on Iran, signaling that vessels linked to Tehran can now be boarded, searched and…

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Read more about the article Trump: 2nd Round of Iran peace talks could come this weekend 
An E-2D Hawkeye, attached to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, on March 31, 2026. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Trump: 2nd Round of Iran peace talks could come this weekend 

Hegseth: US ‘locked and loaded’ to strike Iran’s power plants if no deal reached  By Jack Phillips  and Ryan Morgan  Contributing Writers  A second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place this weekend, President Donald Trump told…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ golf claims fourth-round win, Vikings’ Aidan Chroman medals  
Valencia’s Aidan Chroman tees off during the Foothill League boys’ golf tournament game four at the Sand Canyon Country Club on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia boys’ golf claims fourth-round win, Vikings’ Aidan Chroman medals  

After the Saugus Centurions took the third-round victory in the Foothill League boys’ golf season, the Valencia Vikings went into Tuesday’s fourth round with the goal to increase their stroke…

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Read more about the article Cowboy Festival returns for 30th anniversary this weekend  
Trick roper Dave Thornbury will be back again to wow the crowds. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

Cowboy Festival returns for 30th anniversary this weekend  

News release  Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival is riding back into town for its 30th anniversary this weekend at William S. Hart Park.  The festival itself is a free, family-friendly event,…

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Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Detour’ 
Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage. Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Detour’ 

By Signal Staff  Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage.  The 1945 film has earned a 98% “fresh” rating from the critics based on 42 reviews, and…

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Read more about the article City seeks proposals for 2027 season at The Main 
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City seeks proposals for 2027 season at The Main 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites theater companies and event producers to submit proposals for The Main’s 2027 season.   These productions and events are selected through a city-led proposal process and presented…

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Read more about the article ‘Magic Academy’ plays Friday at CTG 
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‘Magic Academy’ plays Friday at CTG 

News release  For one night only and for the first time ever, the doors to Magic Academy are opening to the public at the Canyon Theatre Guild.   Guests are invited Friday to join “students” Kasmira and Viktor as they try their hand at tricks and tips learned at…

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Read more about the article SCAA to feature oil painting demo by Glen Knowles 
"Zion National Park" by Glen Knowles.

SCAA to feature oil painting demo by Glen Knowles 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to its April meeting, featuring a free presentation by painter, educator and ColorWheel inventor Glen Knowles, the SCAA announced in a news release.  The event is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and guests are…

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Read more about the article Pursuit begins in Sylmar, passes through SCV on SR-14 
A California Highway Patrol officer successfully deploys a spike strip to disable a reportedly stolen work struck involved in a pursuit that started Thursday in Sylmar and passed through the Santa Clarita Valley before ending near Rosamond in the Antelope Valley. Screenshot from video by Eyad Alawi/KNN, for The Signal.

Pursuit begins in Sylmar, passes through SCV on SR-14 

California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers participated in a pursuit of a reportedly stolen work truck Thursday that began in Sylmar and passed through the Santa Clarita Valley to the Antelope Valley, according to the…

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Read more about the article Grass fire extinguished in minutes 
A small brush fire was quickly extinguished at the 31400 block of Castaic Road in Castaic, Calif., Thursday, April 16, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Grass fire extinguished in minutes 

A small 10-foot-by-10-foot grass fire was quickly extinguished by a fire extinguisher on the 31400 block of Castaic Road on Thursday morning, according to an official with the Los Angeles County…

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From Santa Clarita to Portugal: What Americans Should Know Before Making the Move 

For some Santa Clarita residents, Portugal has moved from vacation-daydream status into serious conversation. The reasons are easy to understand: a different pace of life, walkable cities, access to public…

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