Read more about the article As Platner rises, some Mainers have questions 
Graham Platner in Belfast, Maine, on June 6, 2026, just days ahead of the state's June 9 primary. Photo by Nathan Worcester.

As Platner rises, some Mainers have questions 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  BELFAST, Maine — The streets of downtown Belfast were charged with energy: Politics was working its way through the public square.  On one corner, older men and women held…

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Read more about the article Matilija offers unique community plan 
The farm and accessory uses at Matilija would be surrounded by 22 homes —18 new ones and four accessory dwelling units that are already rented homes on the property.

Matilija offers unique community plan 

Placerita Canyon property owner proposes new farm-to-table neighborhood concept The Santa Clarita Valley hasn’t yet seen a project like the one Matilija Fields is proposing.  The new owner of the land at the…

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Read more about the article Business expo boosts Santa Clarita industries’ profile 
Bena Daniels, a clinical outreach specialist at Life Landscaping, speaks to a visitor at a booth at Valencia Town Center during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Business Expo on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Business expo boosts Santa Clarita industries’ profile 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Expo squeezed more than 100 local business’ booths into a high-energy corner of the Valencia Town Center Thursday, giving Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility 
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SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility 

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces.  As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create…

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Read more about the article SCV Water releases annual Consumer Confidence Report 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water releases annual Consumer Confidence Report 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s 2026 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available for customers to review.   This year’s report, compiled in partnership with Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 36, shows that water provided by…

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Read more about the article Herta makes F1 debut at Barcelona-Catalunya GP for Cadillac 
File photo of Valencia native Colton Herta when he  won the Long Beach Grand Prix Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Cory Rubin/For The Signal

Herta makes F1 debut at Barcelona-Catalunya GP for Cadillac 

Valencia native Colton Herta officially made his Formula 1 debut on Friday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix when the 26-year-old took part in the weekend’s free practice one session for Cadillac.   Herta, who’s a test driver…

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Read more about the article ‘Rooted in Wonder’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 
“Peonies” by Tesha Smith.

‘Rooted in Wonder’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Rooted in Wonder,” a solo exhibition by Tesha Smith, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.) now through July 22.   “This exhibit invites viewers into a vibrant world of flowers, foliage and…

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Read more about the article Photos: SCV embraces World Cup excitement
Canyon Country resident Edgar Zavala wears a jersey representing Mexico while watching the first game of FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa at El Trocadero Kitchen & Bar on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV embraces World Cup excitement

Multiple sports bars across the Santa Clarita Valley saw soccer fans come together to watch the first game of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in…

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Read more about the article Whitesides introduces bipartisan bill on disaster readiness 
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Whitesides introduces bipartisan bill on disaster readiness 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, have introduced the Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act, legislation that would require state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to identify roads, bridges, and other transportation assets that…

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Read more about the article Artist: Break an egg, delicately 
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Artist: Break an egg, delicately 

Some might consider the concepts of “strength” and “vulnerability” as a dichotomy, but artist Larisa Safaryan uses the relationship between the two to influence her art.  “I started using this unconventional…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Dylan Murphy named as lone SCV all-CIF selection 
Saugus defense goes up for a block against Valencia outside hitter Dylan Murphy (0) during the first set of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on April 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia’s Dylan Murphy named as lone SCV all-CIF selection 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section has released its all-CIF honors across all divisions for the high school boys’ volleyball season and Valencia’s Dylan Murphy was named as the lone selection from…

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Read more about the article Small fire at Magic Mountain quickly extinguished  
First responders put out a small fire on the 26000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Small fire at Magic Mountain quickly extinguished  

A small fire mapping at one-eighth of an acre on the 26000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway was quickly extinguished on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  The call…

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