Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ golf bags fourth league win, Wildcats’ Aubrey Lee dominates with bogey-free round 
West Ranch's Aubrey Lee tees the ball during the first round of the Foothill League golf match at Vista Valencia Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch girls’ golf bags fourth league win, Wildcats’ Aubrey Lee dominates with bogey-free round 

West Ranch’s Aubrey Lee is just a freshman, but that isn’t stopping her from taking over the Foothill League after she extended her season-long lead with a bogey-free fourth round on Thursday at The Oaks Club at Valencia.   Lee finished Thursday’s fourth round with…

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Read more about the article West Ranch flag football stays alive in league race with win over Saugus 
Wildcats’ Kara Carnes (25) throwing the ball downfield during a Foothill League game against Canyon at West Ranch High School on Sept. 15, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

West Ranch flag football stays alive in league race with win over Saugus 

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in flag football Following a road victory over Golden Valley on Tuesday, the West Ranch Wildcats grabbed a much-needed flag football win over…

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Read more about the article Castaic girls’ volleyball breaks down Hart in four-set win 
Castaic's Mia Conner (16) hits the ball over the net during the second set of Tuesday's game against Golden Valley at Castaic High School on Sept. 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Castaic girls’ volleyball breaks down Hart in four-set win 

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls' volleyball Despite a straight-set loss to West Ranch on Tuesday, the Castaic Coyotes bounced back quickly with a four-set, 25-21, 25-17,…

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Read more about the article Judge rules officer violated constitutional rights with Flock camera search 
Two Flock cameras in a neighborhood in Jessup, Md., on Aug. 26, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Judge rules officer violated constitutional rights with Flock camera search 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A law enforcement officer in Oklahoma violated the constitutional rights of a woman traveling in the state when he searched without a warrant for details on…

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CDC confirms multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration announced that the agencies are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections linked…

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Read more about the article Kennedy touts AI over doctors at industry-backed summit 
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Committee on Finance on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Kennedy touts AI over doctors at industry-backed summit 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week touted artificial intelligence for people making medical decisions at a summit sponsored by AI companies, drawing criticism from…

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Read more about the article Beware. Rattlesnake Activity is On the Rise 
Cary Quashen runs a snake-removal service and operates The Snake School, a dog-training program that teaches rattlesnake avoidance. Courtesy Photo

Beware. Rattlesnake Activity is On the Rise 

It’s that time of year and rattlesnake activity is spiking on popular trails. One local expert says the community should prepare for even more encounters in the weeks ahead.  For…

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Read more about the article Tennis roundup: West Ranch edges GV, Saugus sneaks past Castaic
Saugus doubles player Cassie Neal serves the ball during Wednesday's match against La Mirada on Nov. 5, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Tennis roundup: West Ranch edges GV, Saugus sneaks past Castaic

It’s October and the girls’ tennis season is approaching its final month of regular season to play with the Foothill League title race neck and neck.   After Thursday’s matches, here are scores…

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Read more about the article Free or Low-Cost Health, Wellness Education 
There are several places in and around Santa Clarita that offers free or low-cost health and wellness education. ©AdobeStock

Free or Low-Cost Health, Wellness Education 

Everything costs more, especially health care. The best way to avoid paying high health care bills is to actively seek ways to improve your health and wellness. Here are a…

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Read more about the article Towns Offering More Experiences for Fall Fun 
Julian’s fall identity is synonymous with the apple season and thus it offers U-pick experiences, cider tastings and seasonal baked goods. It also offers heritage walking tours and historic sites tied to the town’s Gold Rush past. ©iStock

Towns Offering More Experiences for Fall Fun 

As summer fades and temperatures begin their gradual slide, small towns within a short drive of the Santa Clarita Valley are rolling out targeted fall tourism campaigns designed to attract…

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Read more about the article Bouquet Fire at 40% containment, explosive ordnance found 
Bouquet Canyon Fire, Oct. 3, 2026. Screenshot from video by Nick Cordova/KNN/For The Signal

Bouquet Fire at 40% containment, explosive ordnance found 

The Bouquet Fire is holding at 1,048.5 acres and 40% containment as of Sunday morning, and reports emerged that possible “explosive ordnance” was found at the origin site of the…

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Read more about the article Heart of Tataviam hosts 32nd annual pow wow 
Dancers accompanied the drum circle during the Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow at Hart Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Heart of Tataviam hosts 32nd annual pow wow 

With previous years’ events marked by weather ranging from a heavy downpour to Saturday’s triple-digit heat, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians held its 32nd annual Heart of Tataviam…

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Read more about the article Kidnapping suspect detained on I-5 
A man was detained after a call went out about a kidnapping on Challenger Way and Avenue J in Lancaster with the suspect and the victim fleeing the scene in a 2011 silver Kia Forte on Saturday afternoon. Signal Staff/The Signal

Kidnapping suspect detained on I-5 

A man was detained after a call went out about a kidnapping on Challenger Way and Avenue J in Lancaster with the suspect and the victim fleeing the scene in…

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