Read more about the article Photos: SCV embraces World Cup excitement
Canyon Country resident Edgar Zavala wears a jersey representing Mexico while watching the first game of FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa at El Trocadero Kitchen & Bar on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV embraces World Cup excitement

Multiple sports bars across the Santa Clarita Valley saw soccer fans come together to watch the first game of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in…

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Read more about the article Whitesides introduces bipartisan bill on disaster readiness 
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Whitesides introduces bipartisan bill on disaster readiness 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, have introduced the Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act, legislation that would require state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to identify roads, bridges, and other transportation assets that…

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Read more about the article Artist: Break an egg, delicately 
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Artist: Break an egg, delicately 

Some might consider the concepts of “strength” and “vulnerability” as a dichotomy, but artist Larisa Safaryan uses the relationship between the two to influence her art.  “I started using this unconventional…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Dylan Murphy named as lone SCV all-CIF selection 
Saugus defense goes up for a block against Valencia outside hitter Dylan Murphy (0) during the first set of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on April 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia’s Dylan Murphy named as lone SCV all-CIF selection 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section has released its all-CIF honors across all divisions for the high school boys’ volleyball season and Valencia’s Dylan Murphy was named as the lone selection from…

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Read more about the article Small fire at Magic Mountain quickly extinguished  
First responders put out a small fire on the 26000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Small fire at Magic Mountain quickly extinguished  

A small fire mapping at one-eighth of an acre on the 26000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway was quickly extinguished on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The call…

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Read more about the article Corgi found dead following Castaic house fire 
Firefighters extinguish a garage fire in Castaic on Wednesday June 10, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Corgi found dead following Castaic house fire 

A 12-year-old male corgi was found deceased following a house fire that took place on Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, a Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.   The Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article ‘Beyond the Moment’ on exhibit at Canyon TheatreGuild 
"Disney Hall" by Bruce McFarland.

‘Beyond the Moment’ on exhibit at Canyon TheatreGuild 

News release  It began with mistakes. While processing a single bracketed image on his computer, Bruce McFarland produced something irregular — something most photographers would discard. Instead, he decided to…

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Read more about the article Whitesides announces winners of Congressional Art Competition 
“Shared Skies,” drawn by Fiona Currie, a homeschooled 12th grader in Palmdale.

Whitesides announces winners of Congressional Art Competition 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, themed “The Future I Want to See.”  The following students from the 27th Congressional District were selected…

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Read more about the article SCAA to present ‘Freshly Squeezed’ 
"Dinner at Sunset" by Victoria Kubasak.

SCAA to present ‘Freshly Squeezed’ 

News release  Art lovers are invited to experience the bright, refreshing energy of “Freshly Squeezed,” a colorful group exhibition celebrating the sights, flavors and spirit of the season, according to a news release from the Santa Clarita Artists Association.  Featuring artwork inspired by citrus fruits, sunshine and the vivid palette of summer, the exhibit will be on display from June 18 through July 19 at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.  A special opening reception is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering guests the opportunity to meet participating artists, enjoy live entertainment and experience the exhibition in a festive community atmosphere, the release…

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Read more about the article Local author to host book event for ‘Vasquez’ 
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Local author to host book event for ‘Vasquez’ 

News release  A book event is scheduled to be held at noon Saturday for local author Rick Avery’s new book, “Vasquez,” a fictional novel inspired by famed bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.  The event is to be held at Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd.,…

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Read more about the article City Cinemas to return June 26 
Buckets of popcorn were set up for attendees to grab at the first City Cinemas event of the summer at Bridgeport Park in Valencia, Friday, June 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Cinemas to return June 26 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is rolling out the big screen once again for City Cinemas, screening movie favorites at several local parks throughout the summer.  City Cinemas is a free…

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Read more about the article Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 
RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith close out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s hometown-favorite Concerts in the Park series makes its return to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th summer of nights filled with live music,…

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