Read more about the article Where the West Still Comes Alive 
West 4 Experience a ride in a Concord Stagecoach at Harris Stage Lines in Paso Robles. Photo Harris Stage Lines.

Where the West Still Comes Alive 

California’s love of cowboy culture can be traced back to cattle ranching primarily built upon Spanish-Mexican vaquero traditions that began with Spanish missions in the 1700s and evolved into a vast “rancho”…

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Read more about the article Seniors and the Dating Scene 
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Seniors and the Dating Scene 

Dating in one’s golden years is a common experience for many seniors. Whether it’s the result of a loss of a spouse or other life events, many people find themselves looking for…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s Carefully Maintained Canopy of Trees 
Girl Scouts and other volunteer groups help the Urban Forestry Division sustain the city’s canopy of trees. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

Santa Clarita’s Carefully Maintained Canopy of Trees 

From the tree-lined paseos to the shaded sidewalks that wind through neighborhoods, Santa Clarita’s urban forest is both a defining feature of the city and a carefully managed resource—one that…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’
Featured photographer Bruce McFarland explains the details of his photography during his artist reception ’Beyond the moment’ held on Friday June 19, 2026 at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled 'Beyond the Moment', which highlighted a selection of McFarland's…

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Read more about the article NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at Canyon Country Community Center 
Attendees visited various booths during the Santa Clarita chapter of the NAACP's Juneteenth celebration at Canyon Country Community Center on June 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at Canyon Country Community Center 

The NAACP Santa Clarita branch brought a celebration centered in community, culture, and diversity on Saturday to the Canyon Country Community Center during its third annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Fun Day in the Park.   To celebrate…

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Read more about the article Hart grad celebrating wins, one TikTok at a time  
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Hart grad celebrating wins, one TikTok at a time  

Wendy Aguilar, a long-time journalist turned public relations and social media specialist, was recently recognized for her work with the Sacramento Fire Department at the Government Social Media Conference in…

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Robert Lamoureux | The thing about birch trees: They grow 

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Read more about the article Small backyard fire reported Friday afternoon 
Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire near Iron Canyon Road in Sand Canyon Friday afternoon. Courtesy of Dillon Foster.

Small backyard fire reported Friday afternoon 

A brush in a backyard was quickly stopped on the 26700 block of Iron Canyon Road near Sand Canyon in Canyon Country Friday afternoon, according to Aaron Katon, public information officer with the Los…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Symphony of Colors’
Zony Gordon's exhibition called, "Symphony of Colors" was on display during its opening reception at The Main in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Symphony of Colors’

Showcasing a collection of floral art pieces, Zony Gordon held a reception for her exhibition called "Symphony of Colors" at The Main on Thursday.

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita earns top spot — for debt 
Last-minute shoppers gather at the River Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita earns top spot — for debt 

While Santa Clarita typically ranks pretty high on lists of cities when the experts look at park space, safety and schools, WalletHub put Santa Clarita at No. 1 in the nation for an honor…

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Read more about the article County preservation plan draws fire in Castaic  
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County preservation plan draws fire in Castaic  

The L.A. County Regional Planning Department’s efforts to redraw boundaries to protect open spaces and wildlife habitats drew concern from residents at Wednesday’s Castaic Area Town Council meeting.   The county’s efforts prompted confusion about what would…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’
Children participate in life-size foosball during Senses: "Honey, I Shrunk Senses" on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’

Everything was larger than life during Senses: "Honey, I Shrunk Senses" on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Based off of the Walt Disney Pictures movie, "Honey, I…

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Read more about the article Plea goes out to keep dogs running 
Shyla, a mixed breed dog listed on the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center's urgent list, with a 72 hour plea, during a West Ranch High School track and field "Run with Dogs" event in May. Courtesy image.

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed…

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Read more about the article Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation President and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Marlee Lauffer infront of the patient tower, which she helped lead fundraising efforts for, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to…

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US official: Israel, Hezbollah agree to Lebanon ceasefire 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  A U.S. official said Friday that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with terrorist group Hezbollah, following an intense flare-up in fighting overnight in Lebanon.  An Israeli military spokesman has since indicated that…

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