Read more about the article Freshman Charlotte Wheeler leads Castaic girls’ basketball to win over Lakeview Charter 
Castaic freshman guard Charlotte Wheeler (left) shooting a free throw during a non-league game against Lakeview Charter at Castaic High School on Jan. 7, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Freshman Charlotte Wheeler leads Castaic girls’ basketball to win over Lakeview Charter 

Following a loss on the road to the San Marino Titans on Monday, the Castaic Coyotes bounced back with a 49-18 win at home over the Lakeview Charter Lions of Sylmar on Wednesday.   “This win was…

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Hilton removes hotel that canceled DHS, ICE reservations 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  Global hospitality company Hilton will remove a Minnesota hotel from its network, after a video surfaced indicating it still refused to house agents from the Department of Homeland Security despite…

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Read more about the article Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State 
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State 

By Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writer  Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted California as an antidote to the Trump agenda on Thursday, telling lawmakers during a wide-ranging State of the State address that California…

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Read more about the article Big-rig collision blocks I-5 near Vista Del Lago 
A semi-truck involved in a traffic collision lays on its side on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday morning. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.

Big-rig collision blocks I-5 near Vista Del Lago 

A semi-truck caused lanes to be blocked for about four hours after a traffic collision in which the truck rolled onto its side on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday morning, according to officials with…

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Read more about the article Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs 
An example of a California Real ID. Courtesy of the California Department of Motor Vehicles

Software glitch forces around 325,000 Californians to replace Real IDs 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Approximately 325,000 Californians need to update their Real IDs in order to keep their identification valid, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles said in a Dec. 31 statement.  “We proactively reviewed our records, identified a legacy system issue from 2006, and are notifying impacted customers with clear guidance on how to maintain a valid California-issued credential,” DMV Director…

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Read more about the article SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting. Courtesy photo.

SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting.  Growing up in Tehran,…

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Read more about the article SCV native makes it to big screen as ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ writer 
Austin Kolodney at Regal Edwards Valencia on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV native makes it to big screen as ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ writer 

Austin Kolodney walked into Regal Edwards Valencia in the beginning of January staring at a movie poster for “Dead Man’s Wire.”   To moviegoers passing by, one could just assume that Kolodney was reading about the upcoming…

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Read more about the article ‘Pop Culture’ on display at Newhall Community Center 
“The Real Thing” by Mary K. Roth

‘Pop Culture’ on display at Newhall Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” is on view at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) now through March 25.   This vibrant showcase invites guests to explore the influence, nostalgia and…

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Read more about the article City invites proposals for library art installation 
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City invites proposals for library art installation 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743…

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Jason Gibbs | Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 5th Annual MLK Day Unity Walk 

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that true leadership in the city…

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