Read more about the article City to talk terms again with Newhall developer
The Santa Clarita City Council’s vote authorized staff to work on the sale of several city-owned parcels to Serrano, the city’s partner of choice for a 300-space parking structure.

City to talk terms again with Newhall developer

Santa Clarita officials can now negotiate a deal that would book-end the revitalization of Downtown Newhall, with Tuesday’s authorization from the City Council to discuss terms exclusively with Serrano Development Group.  The plans involve…

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Read more about the article Finally Family Homes opens an ‘Oasis’ in Newhall 
Christina Dronen (C, holding scissors) cuts the ribbon at the Finally Family Homes Oasis Resource Center ribbon cutting in Newhall, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Finally Family Homes opens an ‘Oasis’ in Newhall 

Finally Family Homes has opened its “Oasis Resource Center” in Newhall for young adults ages 18-26 who are aging out of the foster care system or facing homelessness.  Christina Dronen, founder of the nonprofit Finally Family Homes, began the…

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Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: Martha’s ‘Strange Love’ 
Film noir of the 1940s comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers."

Buzz Classic Movies this week: Martha’s ‘Strange Love’ 

By Signal Staff  Film noir of the 1940s comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers,” directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Van…

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Read more about the article Planning kicks off for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 
Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Courtesy photo.

Planning kicks off for Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

News release  Community members gathered recently for a breakfast meeting to kick off plans for the 2026 Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer's.  The meeting at The Flying Yolk restaurant in Valencia was hosted by…

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Read more about the article Valencia Air Force JROTC cadets earn top marks in assessment  
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Valencia High School has earned the highest possible rating of “Exceeds Standards” following its Unit Assessment. Courtesy photo.

Valencia Air Force JROTC cadets earn top marks in assessment  

News release  The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at Valencia High School has earned the highest possible rating of “Exceeds Standards” following its Unit Assessment conducted on Jan. 14, according to…

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Read more about the article Christoffersen, Villejo lead Golden Valley boys’ basketball to league win  
Golden Valley forward Zach Christoffersen (22) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Hart at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 27, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Christoffersen, Villejo lead Golden Valley boys’ basketball to league win  

Despite the 14-point final difference, the matchup between the Hart Hawks and Golden Valley Grizzlies was a back-and-forth game with multiple lead changes.   In the third quarter, the Grizzlies were losing by six as the Hawks…

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Read more about the article Hart girls’ basketball picks up big league win over Golden Valley  
Hart's Faith Purfoy (12) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Golden Valley at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 27, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart girls’ basketball picks up big league win over Golden Valley  

After back-to-back Foothill League losses to Canyon and Valencia, the Hart Hawks picked up a much-need league 72-39 win over the Golden Valley Grizzlies on the road to climb the…

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Judge blocks Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan  

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  A state judge on Tuesday halted an effort to redraw Virginia’s congressional map to benefit Democrats in time for the November midterm elections.  Although redistricting generally happens every 10 years…

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Read more about the article Trump: Minneapolis mayor is ‘playing with fire’  
Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

Trump: Minneapolis mayor is ‘playing with fire’  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he is “playing with fire” by refusing to enforce federal immigration laws.  Trump was reacting…

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iLEAD Charter Schools holding enrollment lottery 

News release  The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-27 school year at SCVi Charter School and iLEAD Agua Dulce is now officially open.   The tuition-free charter schools have launched their enrollment lotteries, and the deadlines to…

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Read more about the article Mating season is here for coyotes 
Coyotes are seen out-and-about because of mating season. Signal file photo.

Mating season is here for coyotes 

Santa Clarita residents have reported that they have been seeing coyotes out-and-about recently, even in broad daylight. That is because it is the coyotes’ mating season.  California Department of Fish and Wildlife…

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Read more about the article NASA set to launch first manned moon rocket since 1970s 
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is rolled out to Launch Complex 39B ahead of the Artemis II moon mission on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by T.J. Muscaro.

NASA set to launch first manned moon rocket since 1970s 

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA has mounted a rocket on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in preparation…

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder; no details available from LASD 

A 19-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of murder on a warrant on Tuesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.   No details on the incident for which Alejandro Trujillo was…

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Tips From the Defense Language Institute That Make Grammar Stick 

The classroom at the Defense Language Institute smelled faintly of coffee and paper. Students shuffled in, some scrolling through notes, others whispering to themselves about tricky grammar exercises. One student stared at an alcpt practice sheet and…

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