Ayala named to LA County Metro board
News release The city of Santa Clarita announced Wednesday that Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala has been selected to serve on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of…
The courts
Murder suspect awaits preliminary hearing
A Newhall man charged with two counts of murder in a shooting on DeWolfe Road after a Halloween party last year is likely to have a preliminary hearing early next…
Model Carolina Hernandez walks the catwalk during the 23rd annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser hosted by Soroptimist International of Valencia on Sept. 26, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
More than a fashion show, Bras for a Cause celebrates 23 years of breast cancer awareness and support
Odette De Grandis was nervous and slightly overwhelmed before she was set to take the stage on Saturday evening. As a first-time model for the 23rd annual Bras for a Cause hosted by Soroptimist…
Heidi Marino shares about the health concerns she said she's developed since moving to a home near Chiquita Canyon Landfill, alongside Assemblyman Juan Carrillo, D-Palmdale; Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias, D-Concord, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, during a May 2025 gathering. Perry Smith/The Signal
State issues audit over county response to landfill crisis
The California State Auditor issued a report Tuesday criticizing the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s handling of the environmental crisis at Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a facility targeted by thousands…
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Tony Newhall, former Signal publisher and local leader, dies at 84
Tony Newhall, former publisher of The Signal and longtime community member and volunteer, died on Friday, according to his wife Reena Newhall. He was 84. Tony was the son of Scott Newhall, who was the former editor and publisher of…
"Be the Light 5k" was illuminated on the floor during the 12th annual Be the Light 5k at West Creek Park in Valencia on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Battling addiction with the light accompanying the tunnel
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, or in the case of A Light of Hope’s 12th annual Be the Light 5k race, through the tunnel. Participants dressed in neon attire and glowsticks on…
The Annual Car Ownership Guide for Santa Clarita Drivers
Car ownership in Santa Clarita gets easier when you review the whole picture once a year. Check the service history, tires, recalls, insurance, registration, and records. Then put the next…
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were called to the 27400 block of Annette Jo Circle around 9:02 p.m. for a structure fire, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Screenshot of a video by Johnny Huerta.
Two men put out fire in neighbor’s home
Nick Reed and Johnny Huerta were just hanging out in Reed’s family home watching a movie when Reed wanted to grab some fresh air in his front yard in Saugus…
Why Detox Alone Isn’t Treatment
Detox is often the first thing people think of when they picture getting help for addiction. It makes sense. Withdrawal can be uncomfortable, frightening, and in some cases medically risky,…
Castaic's Hailey Hornberger (27) throws the ball during Tuesday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on Sept. 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Castaic’s Hornberger tosses 5 touchdowns en route to win over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in flag football With the end of the flag football season around the corner, Castaic head coach William Jones has urged his team to approach…
Valencia outside hitter Kayla Rust (2) hits the ball over the net against Canyon defense during the first set of Tuesday's game at Canyon High School on Sept. 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia girls’ volleyball secures road win over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls’ volleyball After a four-set win over Ventura on Saturday, the Valencia girls’ volleyball team followed up its performance in Foothill League play on Tuesday…
West Ranch's Kaylie Chung returns the ball during Tuesday's match against Valencia at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch girls’ tennis extends hot start with win over Hart
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls’ tennis Following a road victory over Valencia last week, the West Ranch girls’ tennis team continued its winning momentum with a…
West Ranch's Zoe Greif tees off during the third match of the Foothill League at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Greif, Lee finish as co-medalists, West Ranch girls’ golf extends league lead
The West Ranch girls’ golf team claimed the win in Tuesday’s third round of the Foothill League season with Wildcats Zoe Grief and Aubrey Lee ending the day as co-medalists with…
Russia threatens nuclear response if NATO strikes Kaliningrad
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer Russia warned on Tuesday that any United Kingdom or NATO attempt to blockade or strike its Kaliningrad exclave could trigger nuclear retaliation. In a Tuesday Telegram…
U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Battery, 2-15 Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division conduct an artillery live fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Dec. 1, 2023. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Quince Lanford/Public Domain
US military leaves Iraq after more than 2 decades
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer The U.S. military completed its withdrawal of the remaining troops and equipment from Erbil Air Base in Iraq over 20 years after the United States first…
Newsom signs ‘forever chemicals’ pesticide tracking bill
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer California will start labeling pesticides that contain “forever chemical” perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, in its public use-reporting database after Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Attempted hijack on Israel-bound flight: What to know
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer A FlyDubai flight carrying primarily Israeli passengers from Dubai to Israel was diverted on Wednesday after a pilot allegedly stabbed a second pilot and tried to…
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Former Hart science teacher releases sci-fi novel
News release Local sci-fi author and retired Hart High School science teacher Cynthia Godwin, of Santa Clarita, has released her sci-fi novel “Choice of Alliance,” the first in the series…
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Local author releases murder mystery novel
News release Local author Melinda Smith has released a murder mystery novel, “I Killed Allison.” “I started working on a murder mystery in October called ‘I Killed Allison,’” Smith,…
Church of the Canyons to host fall festival Oct. 17
News release Church of the Canyons invites Santa Clarita Valley community families to its annual Fall Festival. The free event is scheduled to be held 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17,…