From the Valley in the 90s to licensed shelves today: how one local cannabis brand grew up 

Image Credit: Adobe Stock  For Santa Clarita Valley readers, the San Fernando Valley is a neighboring part of the Southern California landscape. Heavy Hitters' story begins there, with a family-owned…

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Read more about the article City officials happy about Newhall theater potential  
Firefighters battle the blaze that destroyed The Newhall Refinery restaurant on Main Street in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Signal staff photo.

City officials happy about Newhall theater potential  

The Main might still have a second act, a “Take 2” as the mayor put it Tuesday, if negotiations are successful and approved for properties the city is looking to…

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Read more about the article Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom 
State workers represented by SEIU Local 1000 strike at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Oct. 21, 2026. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

Thousands of California state workers walk off the job in contract dispute with Newsom 

By Lynn La and Kate Wolffe CalMatters Writers  Garbed in purple and holding signs that read “Fair contracts now!” and “Here to serve, not to starve,” thousands of state workers rallied…

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Virginia Democratic power broker charged with drug trafficking, money laundering 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against Democratic Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, the chamber’s president pro tempore, on Thursday, for allegedly helping lead a criminal drug…

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Read more about the article DOJ charges 15 in alleged $2B California health care fraud 
Central District of California First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Nov. 19, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

DOJ charges 15 in alleged $2B California health care fraud 

By Tom Gantert Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice announced Thursday it charged 15 people with health care fraud in California over a combined $2 billion in alleged fraudulent claims submitted…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ volleyball begins CIF playoffs with win over Western Christian  
Valencia celebrates winning the first set against Western Christian during the first round of the Division 5 CIF-SS girls' playoff game at Valencia High School on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia girls’ volleyball begins CIF playoffs with win over Western Christian  

Plus, scores from around the first round in girls’ volleyball Total-team effort led Valencia to a first-round win over the Western Christian Fighting Lancers of Upland on Wednesday as the…

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Read more about the article Football Preview: Playoff bids up for grabs in league’s penultimate week  
West Ranch's Matthew Steen (1) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Friday's game against Hart at College of the Canyons on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Football Preview: Playoff bids up for grabs in league’s penultimate week  

Playoff bids are up for grabs in this season’s penultimate week of high school football. And in the Foothill League, the Hart Hawks and Valencia Vikings will look to win…

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14 California ballot measures: What to know 

Compiled from CalMatters  California voters are weighing a raft of ballot measures on the Nov. 3 ballot, many of which would incur significant state spending and affect taxpayers in various…

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Read more about the article Rampage returning to Hart High Nov. 7 
The Hart Regiment and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Rampage returning to Hart High Nov. 7 

News release  The William S. Hart Regiment is hosting its 42nd annual Rampage Marching Band Competition on Saturday, Nov. 7.   The day-long competition will be held at the College…

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Read more about the article OCD Awareness Walk supports ‘One Million Steps’ campaign 
Community members write letters to people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder during the annual OCD Walk to offer their support, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

OCD Awareness Walk supports ‘One Million Steps’ campaign 

The OCD Awareness Walk and Community Event returned to Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country on Saturday, offering a place to share stories, debunk misconceptions, and bring awareness to obsessive…

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Read more about the article Community invited to Dia de los Muertos celebration 
Alia Rincones, 2, picks marigold flowers during the Dia De Los Muertos celebration on Oct. 26, 2024, at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Community invited to Dia de los Muertos celebration 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to celebrate the fourth Annual Día de los Muertos event at the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, on Saturday…

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Read more about the article Celebrating canine companions with Bark for Life 
Dogs of all shapes and sizes presented their costumes during the American Cancer Society Santa Clarita chapter's "Bark for Life" at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Celebrating canine companions with Bark for Life 

Tacos, Diet Coke, pumpkins — these are not just edible items, but some of the costumes worn by dogs of all shapes and sizes at the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser…

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8 Ways High-Net-Worth Wealth Management Differs From Standard Financial Advice

The wealth management industry serves a wide range of clients, from individuals with modest savings looking for basic investment guidance through ultra-high-net-worth families with complex multi-generational financial structures. The term…

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