Read more about the article Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 
Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 

Just down the asphalt path from the massive closed gates of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a few dozen local residents stood beside each other Saturday afternoon in a bid for a morale boost.   Longtime Val Verde resident Bill Monroe, who now lives with his wife Tamara in Lakeview…

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Read more about the article Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 
The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of…

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Trump says he had ‘very good’ Greenland call with NATO leader 

By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a “very good” telephone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in which the escalating political standoff around Greenland…

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Read more about the article Lemon ‘on notice’ as DOJ weighs action church protesters 
Protesters disrupt services at the Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 18, 2026, in a still from video. Screenshot from SPEAK MLPS.

Lemon ‘on notice’ as DOJ weighs action church protesters 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice will pursue charges against individuals involved in a protest inside a church Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota, a DOJ official said, adding that former CNN journalist…

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Career Agents Reviews: Is Career Agents Legit, and Is It Worth the Hype? (Pricing, Guarantee, Trustpilot Reviews) 

If you want the blunt answer, here it is: yes, Career Agents is worth the hype, and for many professionals, it is one of the most effective ways to turn a draining,…

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Read more about the article City to break ground on Via Princessa Park 
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City to break ground on Via Princessa Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station (19201 Via Princessa).   Via Princessa Park will…

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Read more about the article LA city, county launch $2.8M sidewalk vending cart program  
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LA city, county launch $2.8M sidewalk vending cart program  

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the city of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department, announced the launch of the Sidewalk Vending Cart…

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Read more about the article West Ranch alum Ryan Staub transferring to Tennessee  
Signal File photo of quarterback Ryan Staub during his time with the West Ranch Wildcats. Staub committed to the University of Colorado and played for the Buffaloes for three seasons before recently announcing his commitment to transfer to the University of Tennessee. Chris Torres/Signal File Photo

West Ranch alum Ryan Staub transferring to Tennessee  

West Ranch alumnus Ryan Staub, who spent the past three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, announced he’s transferring to the University of Tennessee.   According to a report by ESPN, Staub revealed on Sunday he’s joining the Volunteers after a number of visits to Cincinnati,…

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Read more about the article ‘Saugus Restaurant’ opens for business 
From left, Johnny Lankford and Corey Fredrickson have a cup of coffee at the Saugus Restaurant on Monday. Perry Smith

‘Saugus Restaurant’ opens for business 

There were some familiar faces but a new name as the Saugus Restaurant opened up at 5 a.m. Monday for business, inside the home of the Original Saugus Cafe.  The Original Saugus…

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Read more about the article Community groups host Day of Service  
Children and adults wrote letters Monday to members of the armed forces serving overseas. Perry Smith

Community groups host Day of Service  

School was out Monday at Sierra Vista Junior High School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but there were plenty of lessons available next door at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club.  …

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Getting up to speed on new California laws for 2026 

From CalMatters  Most of the hundreds of new California laws that are set to take effect on the first day of the new year won’t change your life. They’re adjustments to existing laws and directions…

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Read more about the article Community walks for unity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day  
Attendees walk the trails at the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk at Central Park in Saugus, Calif., Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community walks for unity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day  

“We will walk together for what is right; with compassion, justice and resilience.”   That is what Laurene Weste, mayor of the city of Santa Clarita, said to the sea of…

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Read more about the article Paisano leads Hart boys’ basketball to road win over Canyon  
Hart's Messiah Antwi (1) goes up for a layup during the first quarter of Friday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on Jan. 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Paisano leads Hart boys’ basketball to road win over Canyon  

Hart’s Jacob Paisano is already the school’s star quarterback on the field, but on the basketball court he’s leading the team to Foothill League wins as the Hawks defeated the Canyon Cowboys, 75-47, on…

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Read more about the article Canyon girls’ basketball rolls pass Hart for home win  
Canyon point guard Darby Dunn (25) goes up for a layup during the third quarter of Friday's game against Hart at Canyon High School on Jan. 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon girls’ basketball rolls pass Hart for home win  

Since the new year began, the Canyon girls' basketball team has won four of its past six games, including a 72-16 home win over the Hart Hawks on Friday.   For Canyon head coach…

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