Monthly Archives: April 2026
Read more about the article Whitesides honors Lady Flyers in annual Congressional Hockey Challenge 
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently participated in the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, and wore a Lady Flyers jersey in honor of the local 12-and-under team that won a championship in February after a crash killed the father of one of the players. Courtesy photo.

Whitesides honors Lady Flyers in annual Congressional Hockey Challenge 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently participated in the annual Congressional Hockey Challenge, which pits federal lawmakers and congressional staff from across the political spectrum against lobbyists representing…

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Read more about the article Chamber to host WorkWell summit May 14 
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Chamber to host WorkWell summit May 14 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has officially launched WorkWell: The Business & Wellness Summit, a new, high-impact experience redefining how businesses approach performance, culture and workplace success, according to…

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Read more about the article Hart district leader recognized for expanding student wellness support  
William S. Hart Union High School District Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Tara Brown (left) is recognized with the Prestigious Outstanding Leadership in Education Award given by the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators in collaboration with the Association of California School Administrators. Courtesy image.

Hart district leader recognized for expanding student wellness support  

Adolescents face a number of challenges when navigating life in high school. There’s the pressure of achieving high grades, while simultaneously filling up their afternoons with sports or other extracurricular activities to have a better chance of getting into their dream college. …

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball completes comeback win over Camarillo  
West Ranch pitcher Orlando Gutierrez (13) throws a pitch during Tuesday's game against Camarillo at West Ranch High School on April 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch baseball completes comeback win over Camarillo  

Although the Wildcats completed a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Camarillo Scorpions at home Tuesday to record their 12th win of the season, West Ranch head coach Trevor Brown believes there’s still much to work…

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Read more about the article Local athletes recognized by CIF for academic success 
Valencia quarterback Brady Bretthauer (12) earns a first down during the first quarter of Thursday's game against Golden Valley at Canyon High School on Oct. 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Local athletes recognized by CIF for academic success 

Winners of the 38th annual California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section - Ford Academic Awards program were announced on March 24, which included 12 student-athletes from six local Santa Clarita Valley high schools announced as “Student-Athlete…

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Read more about the article Wet weekend expected for the SCV  
Heavy rain on Feb. 1 saw emptier streets and drivers who took precautious measures for their safety. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wet weekend expected for the SCV  

Rain is expected to hit the Santa Clarita Valley once again this weekend, with the biggest downpour on Friday night into Saturday, according to an official with the National Weather Service.   NWS meteorologist…

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Read more about the article White House: Vance to lead US talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday 
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington on Feb. 5, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

White House: Vance to lead US talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday 

Compiled from news services  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump administration is sending a negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance, to Islamabad, Pakistan, for…

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Read more about the article Trump: US, Iran to work together to dig up buried enriched uranium 

Trump: US, Iran to work together to dig up buried enriched uranium 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will work closely with Iran’s new leadership to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, including extracting and removing what he described…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town set for May 3 

Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town set for May 3 

News release  Community members are invited to experience the tastiest event of the year at Child & Family Center’s 37th annual Taste of the Town food and wine fest on Sunday, May 3.  The event this…

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Read more about the article Photos: COC holds Holi-inspired color run
Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Courtesy photo.

Photos: COC holds Holi-inspired color run

Students dashed through clouds of color during a Holi-inspired color run hosted by the College of the Canyons Intercultural Center on March 31. Holi, a Hindu festival, celebrates the arrival of spring,…

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Read more about the article Celebrate series returns to Canyon Country Community Center 
Dancers with Gypsy Folk Ensemble L.A. domonstrate a popular Italian dance during the Celebrate culture series on Aug. 8, 2025, an event hosted by the city of Santa Clarita at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Celebrate series returns to Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the return of Celebrate, a free, family-friendly event series that highlights beautiful cultures from around the world.  Held on the second Friday…

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Read more about the article One transported following medical emergency, all lanes on SR-14 halted 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One transported following medical emergency, all lanes on SR-14 halted 

One person was transported to the hospital in unknown condition following a medical emergency call on the northbound side of State Route 14 near the Agua Dulce Canyon Roaf offramp on Tuesday night.   The…

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Read more about the article 2.8 earthquake reported in Castaic  

2.8 earthquake reported in Castaic  

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Castaic area of the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.   The epicenter of the quake was reported in the Castaic Lake Recreation Area at 9:04 p.m. and was measured to…

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