Monthly Archives: August 2026
Read more about the article DOJ announces new way to report animal abuse  
Humane officers with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles get ready to assist in a Sheriff’s Department operation in Val Verde that led to the largest seizure of birds in U.S. history due to abuse. The federal government has created a centralized tipline to help in the reporting of animal abuse.

DOJ announces new way to report animal abuse  

A Department of Justice spokesman Tuesday said federal officials have a pair of new efforts to crack down on animal abuse that violates federal law: a $5,000 reward and a tip line…

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Read more about the article Canyon Crosswinds Flying Club hosts open house 
Logan Krog, 12, with his remote controlled airplane during the Canyon Crosswinds RC Club open house held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Canyon Crosswinds Flying Club hosts open house 

Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is known for attracting boaters, swimmers and people seeking to spend a day under the sun.   But if one travels north through Lake Hughes Road and makes a right turn onto a dirt road…

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Read more about the article 2026 girls’ volleyball season preview  
West Ranch outside hitter Devyn Kobe (9) goes for the kill against Castaic during the third set of Tuesday's game at West Ranch High School on Sept. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2026 girls’ volleyball season preview  

The summer break is over, and the girls’ volleyball season has begun across the Santa Clarita Valley, with teams bringing up new talent, eyeing a playoff push, and fighting for their respective league crowns.  …

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ volleyball bounces back with win over Trinity  
The Valencia Vikings celebrating after recording a point during a game against the Trinity Knights at the Newhall Church of the Nazarene on Aug. 13, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Valencia girls’ volleyball bounces back with win over Trinity  

Following a loss to Bishop Alemany in the season opener on Tuesday, the Valencia girls’ volleyball team bounced back with a win on Thursday on the road over Trinity Classical Academy.   The Vikings defeated…

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Read more about the article Crash involving fuel truck causes hours-long lane closures on SR- 14  

Crash involving fuel truck causes hours-long lane closures on SR- 14  

A man approximately 20-25 years of age was transported to the hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision between a sedan and fuel truck on State Route 14 in the early…

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Read more about the article House committees detail Harvard ties with Chinese entities 
Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on March 29, 2026. Photo by Learner Liu.

House committees detail Harvard ties with Chinese entities 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A report released by House committees on Thursday alleged that Harvard University prioritized financial ties over American national security and received more than $600 million from…

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Read more about the article DNC committee advances resolution demanding ICE be abolished 
Federal agents monitor protesters in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 4, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

DNC committee advances resolution demanding ICE be abolished 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  Democrats have edged closer to vowing to end Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  At its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, the Democratic National Committee’s Resolutions…

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Read more about the article Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing 
Luigi Mangione (C) speaks with his attorney Jacob Kaplan (L) as he appears in Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City on June 17, 2026. Steven Hirsch/Pool/Getty Images

Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing 

By Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writer  Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health care executive on a New York street, pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges, admitting…

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Read more about the article Saugus cafe saga continues in court 
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus cafe saga continues in court 

A lawsuit filed by the owners of L.A. County’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, which accuses a well-known local family of stealing their property, is now expected back in court in…

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Read more about the article Man to face trial Monday in Clinkunbroomer murder 
A person of interest is taken into custody in Palmdale on Monday morning as homicide detectives continue their investigation into the Saturday murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident.

Man to face trial Monday in Clinkunbroomer murder 

A Downtown Los Angeles courtroom held jury selection Monday for the 12 jurors and six alternates who will decide the fate of Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, the man accused of…

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Read more about the article Newhall district welcomes returning students, and new ones, too 
Pico Canyon Elementary School second grader Laila jumps with excitement in front of a “Welcome Back Huskies” sign placed in front of the Pico Canyon Elementary School campus on the first day of the 2026-27 academic year on Aug. 13, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Newhall district welcomes returning students, and new ones, too 

The first day of school could be nerve-wracking for children, and adding a whole new school to that equation could become scarier.   Grace Shane, who was headed off to second grade on Thursday at Pico…

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Read more about the article Iran cites environmental damage in push for Hormuz shipping fees 
U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the M/V Touska by the Strait of Hormuz on April 20, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty Images

Iran cites environmental damage in push for Hormuz shipping fees 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Iran is sharpening its case for imposing charges on Strait of Hormuz shipping, arguing commercial vessels should help pay for environmental damage in the Gulf, as…

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Read more about the article ‘Big smiles’ as Sulphur Springs district welcomes students 
From left: Eli Cruz, 8, and Ian Cruz, 11, smile for a photo on the first day at Valley View Community School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘Big smiles’ as Sulphur Springs district welcomes students 

Valley View Community School welcomed almost 500 students back for the 2026-27 year with high spirits and big smiles on Thursday morning.  Students and their parents walked through the white gates of the…

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Read more about the article SCV Chamber of Commerce celebrates Black Business Month 
From left: Steven Barlow, Di Thompson, Nedra Barlow and Jennifer Abbott Aston smile for a photo at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Black Business Month event at the California Institute of the Arts, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCV Chamber of Commerce celebrates Black Business Month 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed community members, Black-owned businesses and a spirit of camaraderie to the California Institute of the Arts to celebrate Black Business Month last week.  Three Black-owned businesses — Mississippi Georgia Fried, NOLA Med…

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