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SUSD introduces next superintendent to community 

Community members of the Saugus Union School District gathered on Thursday morning to meet Robert Hernandez, the district’s newly hired superintendent.   On Wednesday morning during the first of two scheduled meetings, the board room was filled…

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Read more about the article Centurions’ Diaz tosses first complete game in win over Golden Valley  
Centurions’ Gavin Diaz pitching during the first inning in a game against the Golden Valley Grizzlies at Saugus High School on April. 22, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Centurions’ Diaz tosses first complete game in win over Golden Valley  

For the first time in Gavin Diaz’s career, the junior left-hander tossed a complete game en route to the Centurions’ 7-1 win at home over the Golden Valley Grizzlies Wednesday.   “Diaz keeps throwing the ball well…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo hosts flag raising ceremony in honor of organ donors 
Raul Sansores, an ambassador with OneLegacy, speaks at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's flag raising ceremony in honor of organ donors on April 23, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Henry Mayo hosts flag raising ceremony in honor of organ donors 

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital raised its flag late Thursday morning for an honor that spurred a crowd of hospital employees to its front lawn: National Donate Life Month.  The ceremony honoring organ donors featured brief speeches from HMNH leadership, program manager Joel De Valle from the organ procurement…

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Read more about the article Deputies track down hard evidence for soft-serve theft suspect  
A photo of the suspect that was blurred by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials. Photo courtesy of SCV Sheriff's Station Facebook page.

Deputies track down hard evidence for soft-serve theft suspect  

A store’s proactive loss-prevention effort helped Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies track down a suspect in a string of soft-serve machine thefts reported at the Valencia mall.   A 41-year-old Valencia man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of…

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Read more about the article Lacrosse roundup: Saugus boys, West Ranch girls clinch league titles  
West Ranch attacker Morgan Mower (21) and midfielder Lauren Lamb (31) celebrate a goal during Wednesday's game against Saugus at West Ranch High School on April 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lacrosse roundup: Saugus boys, West Ranch girls clinch league titles  

The boys’ and girls’ lacrosse regular season ended on Wednesday, with games featuring not only playoff implications but also Foothill League title deciders.   On the boys’ side, the Saugus Centurions clinched the title with a win over West Ranch on…

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Read more about the article Boys’ volleyball roundup: Vikings end season as champs, Coyotes clinch postseason bid 
Castaic outside hitter Tyler Winger (18) goes for the kill against Valencia opposite hitter Cavanaugh Bourdas Henn (37) during the first set of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on March 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Boys’ volleyball roundup: Vikings end season as champs, Coyotes clinch postseason bid 

The boys’ volleyball season ended on Wednesday, and although the Foothill League title race was won by the Valencia Vikings earlier in the season, there were still playoff implications across the standings.  …

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Read more about the article Valladares, bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus sound alarm, demand answers on fuel crisis 
Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, co-chair of California's bipartisan and bicameral Problem Solvers Caucus, speaks during a press conference announcing the caucus’ efforts to address fuel prices on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Courtesy photo.

Valladares, bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus sound alarm, demand answers on fuel crisis 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, co-chair of California's bipartisan and bicameral Problem Solvers Caucus, joined fellow caucus members in sending a letter Thursday to state energy officials demanding…

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US warns of ‘industrial-scale’ efforts by China to extract AI technology 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The White House said on Thursday that China and other foreign adversaries are carrying out “industrial-scale campaigns” to extract advanced American artificial intelligence technology.  In a…

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Local Organizations and Community Groups: A Guide to Saving Facebook Videos for Newsletters and Archives 

Community newspapers, neighborhood associations, local nonprofits, school organizations, and civic groups increasingly rely on Facebook video to document their activities, announce events, and share news with their communities. The challenge is that…

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How to Build a Compliant Web Scraping Pipeline for Local Business Intel in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita moves on quick facts. Road work hits commutes, school games fill weekends, and new shops shift where people spend. Signalscv.com covers that day-to-day pace with breaking news, public…

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Read more about the article 1,678 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from vessel in Eastern Pacific 
359 kilograms (roughly 792 pounds) of cocaine and 886 pounds of marijuana seized from go-fast vessel during a combined international operation. (Courtesy of Joint Interagency Task Force (X))

1,678 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from vessel in Eastern Pacific 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   The United States and foreign partners stopped a go-fast vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and seized 359 kilograms (roughly 792 pounds) of cocaine and 886 pounds…

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Senate approves $70B budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   The U.S. Senate voted early on Thursday to advance a $70 billion funding blueprint for immigration enforcement agencies, moving Republicans a step closer to unlocking a party-line bill to fund…

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Trump directs Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ mine-laying boats in Hormuz Strait 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Thursday said he authorized the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz in a…

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Friday Night Flickers makes comeback, hosting logo contest 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is holding a logo contest for the re-launch of its popular “Friday Night Flickers” program. This logo will be used on tickets, posters and other promotional items…

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Read more about the article SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  
The SCV Potters Group is holding its annual SCV Abandoned Art Project, starting Friday and ending at the SCV Potters Spring Sale on May 2. Courtesy photo.

SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  

News release  Keep your eyes open because you may just stumble upon a hidden piece of pottery somewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley. These pieces aren’t lost; they’ve been intentionally placed by the SCV Potters Group…

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