Read more about the article Valencia football takes care of business in matinee win over Canyon 
Valencia’s running back Nico Funez (24) is tackled by Canyon’s tight end Philip Yrigoyen (8) during a game against Canyon on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia football takes care of business in matinee win over Canyon 

High winds or a moved-up kickoff time, nothing stopped the Vikings from winning on Friday as Valencia came away with a 71-7 over the Cowboys and spoiled Canyon’s senior night.  …

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Read more about the article Lineman TD highlights Hart football’s win over Castaic
Hart quarterback Camren Ketner (5) throws the ball to wide receiver Michael Toner (10) during the first quarter of Friday's game at Valencia High School on Oct. 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lineman TD highlights Hart football’s win over Castaic

By Tyler Wainfeld For The Signal The Hart Hawks football team has been scoring in bunches this season, entering Friday’s contest against the Castaic Coyotes putting up 31.6 points on…

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Read more about the article Children’s Hospital data: e-bike, e-scooter injuries up fourfold
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials speak to community members after a presentation on electric bikes and motorcycles at Santa Clarita's City Hall, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Children’s Hospital data: e-bike, e-scooter injuries up fourfold

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has released eye-opening data on injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters, a concern that local officials and state lawmakers are both working to address.  Dr. Bianca Edison,…

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Read more about the article Katie Zacharia out as press secretary, White House confirms 
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during her first press briefing at the White House on Oct. 13, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Katie Zacharia out as press secretary, White House confirms 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A White House official on Friday confirmed that new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has left her position about a week after she was named. …

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Read more about the article Trump: Ukraine war won’t be settled unless Zelenskyy leaves office 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and U.S. President Donald Trump talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican on April 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office.

Trump: Ukraine war won’t be settled unless Zelenskyy leaves office 

By Owen Evans  Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Thursday that the war between Russia and Ukraine will not be settled while Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against New York City’s sanctuary laws 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A federal judge on Thursday dismissed the federal government’s lawsuit challenging New York City’s sanctuary policy, saying that states are not obligated to participate in federal…

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Read more about the article Narcotics Bureau investigating possible overdose death 
Sheriff's Department officials investigate the scene of a possible overdose Thursday, in the 23000 block of Avenida Velarte. Signal staff

Narcotics Bureau investigating possible overdose death 

Medical personnel from the L.A. County Fire Department and deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a possible fatal overdose Thursday, which is now part of an…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita a finalist for LA County EDC award 
The city of Santa Clarita has been named a Large City Finalist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Most Business-Friendly City Award. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita a finalist for LA County EDC award 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has been named a Large City Finalist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Most Business-Friendly City Award, the city announced…

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Read more about the article Local student raises money for on-campus picnic tables 
Saugus High senior Kingsley Perez sits at one of the first 6 tables she successfully secured for students on campus through community outreach and fundraising on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Local student raises money for on-campus picnic tables 

As students prepared to continue their studies this semester, a Saugus High School senior spent more than a year working to secure picnic tables for students to use during lunch…

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Read more about the article The dangers of mold infestation 
When mold spores find moisture and a food source, they can multiply rapidly, quietly compromising both a living space and residents’ well-being. Metro Creative Serivces photo.

The dangers of mold infestation 

Whether it's a fuzzy patch on a basement wall or a dark speckle on bathroom grout, mold might be dismissed as a minor nuisance. But a mold infestation is a…

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Read more about the article Large tree falls at McBean and Magic Mountain Parkway 
Firefighters used various tools, including chainsaws, to dismantle the tree blocking all lanes of McBean Parkway on Friday afternoon on Oct. 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Large tree falls at McBean and Magic Mountain Parkway 

L.A. County Fire Department and city of Santa Clarita personnel were called to the intersection of McBean and Magic Mountain parkways shortly after noon on Friday when a large tree…

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Read more about the article High winds prompt widespread public safety outages 
High winds — shown here fanning the large flag flying at Camping World along Interstate 5 in Valencia — prompted multiple public safety power shutoffs amid high fire danger in the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday. Signal staff photo.

High winds prompt widespread public safety outages 

High winds prompted widespread power outages in various areas of the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, as Southern California Edison enacted its public safety power shutoff policy amid high fire…

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