Read more about the article City Council signs off on budget for new year 
McKenzie Bright, closest to the camera, prepares to give her budget presentation Tuesday. Perry Smith/The Signal

City Council signs off on budget for new year 

After months of meetings and hearings, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved its 2026-27 spending plan, which is nearly 5% larger than last year’s, and once again balanced, according to city officials. …

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Read more about the article Driver killed in crash after medical emergency  
The aftermath of a fatal traffic collision that took place on Newhall Ranch Road on Friday May 29, 2026 in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Driver killed in crash after medical emergency  

A driver’s medical emergency behind the wheel Friday afternoon is suspected of causing a crash that ultimately killed the driver and left one other injured, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said Friday evening.  L.A.…

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Read more about the article County breaks ground for Fire Station 46 in Valencia by FivePoint 
Friday officially marked the start construction of Fire Station 46 in Valencia by FivePoint on May 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

County breaks ground for Fire Station 46 in Valencia by FivePoint 

Santa Clarita and its surrounding areas are expanding, and that calls for the addition of more first responders to ensure the safety of the community. Toward that end, work to construct Los Angeles County Fire Department Station…

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Read more about the article 15 accused in $90M Minnesota fraud schemes 
Federal and state officials load evidence into a vehicle as they execute a search warrant at The Original Childcare Center in south Minneapolis on April 28, 2026. Ben Hovland/Minnesota Public Radio via AP

15 accused in $90M Minnesota fraud schemes 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  The Justice Department’s new fraud-fighting unit, formed in April, recently announced its first round of prosecutions in Minnesota: 15 defendants accused of $90 million in fake…

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Read more about the article EU fines Temu $232M for sales of illegal products 
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EU fines Temu $232M for sales of illegal products 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu 200 million euros ($232 million) for failing to do enough to stop the sale of illegal products within the 27-member European…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs sets cost ceiling for Skyline Ranch School  
Proposed boundary for the new elementary school going in the Skyline Ranch community. Courtesy of Sulphur Springs Union School District.

Sulphur Springs sets cost ceiling for Skyline Ranch School  

The Sulphur Springs Union School District’s governing board approved a preliminary maximum price for the construction of Skyline Ranch Community School earlier this month.  The contract set the ceiling for the project’s construction contractor, Bernards, at about $38.6 million. A final version of the contract…

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Read more about the article Regulators seek details on $85B rail merger 
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Regulators seek details on $85B rail merger 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  Federal regulators have paused the review of Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern, an $85 billion deal that would create the United States’ first transcontinental freight railroad.  Union Pacific’s…

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Read more about the article ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ opens Saturday at CTG 
"Driving Miss Daisy" at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ opens Saturday at CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild opens “Driving Miss Daisy,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, on Saturday. The opening performance will feature a free wine and champagne reception for ticket holders one hour before curtain.  “Driving Miss Daisy” explores the unlikely friendship between a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of 72 (Daisy) and her African American chauffeur (Hoke) in…

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Read more about the article ‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 
The "SpongeBob" cast at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the hit Broadway play, “The SpongeBob Musical” through June 27.   “Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show,” said a news release from the CTG. “When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob…

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Read more about the article The Signal’s California Primary Preview:  
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The Signal’s California Primary Preview:  

The 30th Congressional District   The 30th Congressional District race is also a brand new seat for the Santa Clarita Valley, the second of two new districts that picked up a portion of the SCV…

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Read more about the article ‘Dink for a Cause’ scheduled for June 6-7 
From left: Monica Aguilar Hicks, Mitra Sushinsky, and Shannon Patel. Photo courtesy of Monica Hicks.

‘Dink for a Cause’ scheduled for June 6-7 

Dink for a Cause — a round-robin pickleball tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program — is scheduled to be held on June 6-7, starting at 7:30 a.m. at The Paseo Club.  All levels are welcome to…

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Read more about the article Merrilees steps down as West Ranch softball coach  
Former West Ranch softball coach Michael Merrilees, pictured right, at third base during a game. Merrilees recently stepped down as the head coach of the Wildcats. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Merrilees steps down as West Ranch softball coach  

After two years overseeing the West Ranch softball program, Michael Merrilees has resigned as the head coach of the Wildcats, according to West Ranch High School Principal Robert Fisher.   “We…

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Read more about the article West Ranch, Castaic top Foothill League baseball honors  
West Ranch's Orlando Gutierrez (13) throws a pitch during Tuesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on March 31, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch, Castaic top Foothill League baseball honors  

After the Castaic Coyotes and West Ranch Wildcats secured a share of the Foothill League regular season title, both programs also topped the all-league selection list with player and pitcher…

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