Monthly Archives: May 2026
Read more about the article City, Whitesides announce $1.2M secured from Congress for pedestrian safety 
Congressman George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, stands with Santa Clarita council member Jason Gibbs, right, and other city leaders and law enforcement members at the corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Valencia Boulevard while announcing a $1.2 million federal investment in Santa Clarita's intersections on May 6, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

City, Whitesides announce $1.2M secured from Congress for pedestrian safety 

Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, joined city leaders Wednesday to announce that Santa Clarita is receiving over $1 million in federal funding to improve pedestrian safety and traffic circulation.   The $1.2 million check was presented on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and…

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Read more about the article CalArts celebrates creativity with 2nd annual ‘MAYhem’ 
Plenazo Tribe performs during the World Music & Dance Festival at CalArts' Mayhem at CalArts on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

CalArts celebrates creativity with 2nd annual ‘MAYhem’ 

Embracing the creative chaos, California Institute of the Arts hosted its second annual “MAYhem” festival on campus on Saturday.   Through three days of performances, exhibitions and lectures from Friday to Sunday, CalArts students,…

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Read more about the article Spann removes himself from Saugus girls’ basketball head coach position  
Photo courtesy of Chris Spann. Spann was recently been named as the girls' basketball head coach at Saugus High School but has since turned down the role.

Spann removes himself from Saugus girls’ basketball head coach position  

Just less than a week after being announced as the new head coach for the Saugus girls’ basketball team, Chris Spann has told The Signal that Saugus High School “decided to move in a different…

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Read more about the article Kobliska leads Hart softball in win over West Ranch  
Hart pitcher Gabriella Kobliska (24) throws a pitch during Tuesday's game against West Ranch at West Ranch High School on May 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Kobliska leads Hart softball in win over West Ranch  

Hart’s Gabriella Kobliska pitches complete game in rout over West Ranch, plus scores from around the Foothill League  After a big Foothill League win in Hart’s last softball contest against the Castaic Coyotes, the…

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Read more about the article Records broken, champions named in Foothill League track and field finals  
Saugus' Levi Higgins competes in the pole vault event during the track and field Foothill League finals at College of the Canyons on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Records broken, champions named in Foothill League track and field finals  

Friday’s Foothill League track and field finals were filled with stars shining and records broken as multiple programs had champions break school records at College of the Canyons.   The Canyon Cowboys, who achieved…

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Read more about the article Human-to-human hantavirus strain found in 2 cruise ship passengers 

Human-to-human hantavirus strain found in 2 cruise ship passengers 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  South Africa’s health ministry has said that tests indicated the Andes strain, a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans, was found in two passengers aboard the MV Hondius. …

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Read more about the article US fighter jet fires on, disables tanker approaching Iranian port 
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury, on April 1, 2026. U.S. Navy

US fighter jet fires on, disables tanker approaching Iranian port 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  A U.S. fighter jet fired upon and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command announced.  CENTCOM, which oversees military operations…

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Read more about the article Our Community Salutes to host recognition for local enlistees 
Enlisting students take the Oath of Enlistment at the Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita ceremony at Golden Valley High School in Canyon Country, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Our Community Salutes to host recognition for local enlistees 

News release  Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita are scheduled to host an enlistee recognition ceremony on May 16 to honor the class of 2026 high…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge presents grant to Senior Center 
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge presents grant to Senior Center 

News release  The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, supporting the center's Meals on Wheels program and food pantry.   Funded through…

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Read more about the article SCV Education Foundation to host 42nd Annual Teacher Tribute 
Awards were handed out to each teacher from each respective district during the SCV Education Foundation's 41st Annual Teacher Tribute Academy at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV Education Foundation to host 42nd Annual Teacher Tribute 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, along with the superintendents from the local elementary school and high school districts, invites the community to help honor the 2025-26 Teachers of the Yeat on…

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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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