Read more about the article LASD: South American burglary crew hit Newhall home  
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LASD: South American burglary crew hit Newhall home  

A burglary crew associated with the South American Theft Group committed a residential burglary on the 24000 block of Matthew Place in Newhall on Friday, according to a Nixle alert sent by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article Hawkins on leave until end of term  
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Hawkins on leave until end of term  

Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins is on a leave of absence until her retirement date, the governing board announced out of closed session during Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.   It was announced by governing board President…

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Read more about the article Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  
From left: Fernando Maus, Triumph founder Andrew Skinner, and Triumph ambassador Ryan Chavarria at the 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 25, 2026 at The Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports.   Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,…

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Read more about the article Hart district agenda includes course adoptions 
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Hart district agenda includes course adoptions 

New and revised course adoptions for the 2026-27 school year are on the consent calendar for the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Wednesday governing board meeting.   Other items…

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Read more about the article Records broken, stars shine in Foothill League swim finals  
A Saugus High swimmer during the Foothill League Swim finals on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Records broken, stars shine in Foothill League swim finals  

Records were broken and stars shined at the Foothill League swim finals in the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Thursday as multiple swimmers qualified for their placement in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championships.   Valencia head coach Matthew Sheridan has…

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Read more about the article City brings ‘the Force’ at ‘Star Wars Day’ event 
Attendees watch the movie at the "Star Wars Day" event at Central Park in Saugus, Calif., Monday, May 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City brings ‘the Force’ at ‘Star Wars Day’ event 

The city of Santa Clarita hosted a screening of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” to celebrate Star Wars Day at Central Park on Monday evening.  The crowd was filled with Princess…

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Read more about the article City hosts 5th annual ‘FestAbility’ event 
Jocelyn Ketsdever (R), owner of Fire Lily Entertainment, plays with bubbles at the city of Santa Clarita's 5th annual "FestAbility" at West Creek Park in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, May 3, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City hosts 5th annual ‘FestAbility’ event 

The city of Santa Clarita has a place for everyone – and that could not have been truer than at the city’s fifth annual “FestAbility,” celebrating people of all ages with disabilities at West Creek Park in Valencia on…

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Read more about the article City staff presents design standards  
Jason Crawford, comunity development director for the city, looks on as Dave Peterson discusses the city staff's approach to objective design standards. Perry Smith

City staff presents design standards  

While the Santa Clarita City Council has consistently lamented its loss of local control on a number of projects, meaning how much oversight the city has — now the city is hoping…

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Read more about the article Water Safety Day gives kids early start on emergency preparedness 
A lifegaurd oversees the pool and play area of the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Water Safety Day on Saturday May 2, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Water Safety Day gives kids early start on emergency preparedness 

At the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s Water Safety Day, many of the kids who attended were so young, they didn’t yet know how to swim — and organizers say that early start is what makes it so important.  Recreation Coordinator Jacob Acosta…

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Read more about the article Valencia High junior honored with ‘Phoenician Award’ 
Adrian So (L) holds his award presented by Military Order of the World Wars, pictured with Lt. Col. David J. Worley. Photo courtesy of Adrian So.

Valencia High junior honored with ‘Phoenician Award’ 

Valencia High School junior Adrian So has received the “Phoenician Award” and a $2,000 prize for being the runner-up at the San Diego Youth Leadership Conference, hosted by Military Order of the World Wars.  The…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ lacrosse defeats Westlake, advances to QF 
Saugus attacker Darren Valentino (53) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against Valencia at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ lacrosse defeats Westlake, advances to QF 

This season, Saugus boys’ lacrosse head coach Josh Ireland wanted his program to be among the top teams in the Southern Section.  Following a narrow 13-12 win Friday over the Westlake Athletics — a top program in…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Go Figure’
Mardilan Georgio creates art work using pastels during the Go Figure Art Exhibit at the SCAA Gallery on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Go Figure’

Go figure — artists at the Santa Clarita Artists Association displayed their works to celebrate the human form during the Go Figure reception on Saturday. With live demonstrations by artists…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School celebrates college signees  
Saugus High School celebrates its college signees at the Saugus Forum on May. 4, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Saugus High School celebrates college signees  

On a day when Saugus High School celebrated 21 of its student-athletes and their commitment to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level, the Saugus Forum was filled with family, friends…

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Read more about the article Photos: Santa Clarita Trail Race
Participants competed in the Santa Clarita Trail Race at the Walker Ranch Trailhead on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Santa Clarita Trail Race

Running up many hills, athletes participated in the Santa Clarita Trail Race on Saturday at the Walker Ranch Trailhead. Participants chose to compete in either a 5k, 10k, 15k, 30k,…

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Read more about the article California: State Farm violated law in handling L.A. fire insurance claims 
The Eaton Fire burns in the community of Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

California: State Farm violated law in handling L.A. fire insurance claims 

By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer  State Farm could face millions of dollars in penalties and a possible temporary suspension of its license in California as a result of hundreds of alleged law violations related…

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Republicans claim fundraising advantage 6 months from midterms 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   A GOP congressional committee said that the Republican Party holds a fundraising advantage over Democrats and said it will support Republicans’ thin House majority, six months…

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