Bill Miranda | 36 Years of Concerts in the Park: 2026 Full Concert Line-up 

Nothing says summertime quite like Concerts in the Park. This year marks the 36th summer of live music in Santa Clarita, making Concerts in the Park one of our longest-standing traditions.  Music…

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Read more about the article Oil cleanup deemed complete 
The oil-spill site is shown in this photo from the Office of Spill and Prevention Response. Courtesy

Oil cleanup deemed complete 

A spokesman with the Office of Spill Prevention and Response said Monday the six-month cleanup operation from an “idle pipeline” in the Del Valle Oil Field west of Santa Clarita, near the Santa Clara River, is…

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Read more about the article Castaic shooting suspect due back in court next month 
LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Castaic shooting suspect due back in court next month 

The attorney for a Castaic man facing possible decades behind bars if convicted of charges from a 2024 shooting was granted more time for his trial, according to court records.  …

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Read more about the article City shares frustration over e-bike scofflaws 
City Manager Ken Striplin said that, as of Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the station had issued 33 citations and impounded 10 more e-bikes, for a total of 16 since March. Courtesy

City shares frustration over e-bike scofflaws 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin shared a frustrated response to residents complaining of vandalized trail signs, injuries from e-bikers and other safety concerns: “It has to start with the parents.” …

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Read more about the article Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards  
The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the recent Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony. Pictured: award recipients from Valencia High School, along with representatives of the SCV Sheriff’s Station and the Hart district. Courtesy photo.

Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards  

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony held on April 24 at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said a news…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder  
Stabbing reported in Canyon Country. Screenshot courtesy of KNN.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder  

A Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder days after a domestic dispute turned violent involving a mother and son, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed.   James Phillips, 48, was arrested…

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Read more about the article Local swimmers shine at CIF swim championships  
Grizzlies' Dieter Ignacio swimming during the CIF-SS Swim Finals. Photo courtesy of the Golden Valley Swim Team

Local swimmers shine at CIF swim championships  

After local swimmers shined at the Foothill League swim finals in early May, the Foothill League was well represented as the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section swim finals featured school records being broken…

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Read more about the article COC men’s golf wins’ third-consecutive state title 
COC Men's golf celebrating after winning the 3C2A State Title. Photo courtesy of Freddy Ponce/3C2A.

COC men’s golf wins’ third-consecutive state title 

Winning state titles isn’t easy, but for College of The Canyons’ men’s golf head coach Gary Peterson, ending the season on top isn’tjust the norm – it’s the standard. And after the Cougars secured their third consecutive California Community College Athletic Association state…

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Trump arrives in Beijing for summit amid Taiwan, Iran tensions 

By Michael Zhuang Contributing Writer  U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for his first trip to China in nearly nine years. Ahead of the trip, Beijing has revived familiar rhetoric about “peaceful coexistence”…

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Read more about the article Over 70 attend FYI open house 
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on April 25. Courtesy photo.

Over 70 attend FYI open house 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25.   Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them…

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Read more about the article Family Promise receives $20,000 grant to assist homeless families 
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, a homebuilder, to help the local nonprofit support local families in need of housing assistance. Courtesy photo.

Family Promise receives $20,000 grant to assist homeless families 

News release  Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, a homebuilder, to help the local nonprofit support local families in need of housing assistance.  The grant is a portion of the $2 million Clayton is…

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The Event Setup Mistakes That Create Problems Before Guests Even Arrive 

Photo by Kate Trysh on Unsplash   Most event problems begin long before guests walk through the entrance. While attendees usually notice issues during the event itself, many operational failures actually originate during setup and preparation…

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Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation 

News release  Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school.  Each…

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Simple Self-Care Routines That Can Help You Feel More Put Together Every Day 

Photo by Walls.io on Unsplash   Feeling put together rarely comes from dramatic transformations or complicated routines. For most people, the difference often comes down to a handful of consistent habits that improve energy,…

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