Mark Blazer | Passover: A reminder to always maintain hope
Every year at Passover, we sit around the Seder table and tell a story we know by heart — the journey from slavery to freedom. And every year, somehow, it feels different.…
The courts
Extortion-ring case moving forward against Sand Canyon man
A federal judge declined to dismiss charges, but set a trial date for a year from now in the case against a retired homicide detective from Sand Canyon accused of being part of an…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting Airbnb host
A 40-year-old man from Pasadena was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he took an Airbnb host’s property, made verbal threats to harm him, and caused damage to items on the…
Hart District Trustee Erin Wilson (left) with Stephanie English at Wednesday's governing board meeting on March 25, 2026. Screenshot.
Local leaders presented with One Hart award
Two local leaders were recognized for their work and presented with the One Hart award on Wednesday evening during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting. Los Angeles County…
Matthew Ayres crosses the finish line after completing the Valencia Trail Race 10k race on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Climbing the trails and leading the way
For many people, running a race is a great feat. This is especially the case for those who chose to run the Valencia Tail Race, alongside San Francisquito Canyon Road near Valencia last…
Students and their families at the Golden Valley High School gym during the Many Families, One Communities resource fair on March 21, 2026. Courtesy photo/Isiah Manick
Many Families, One Community resource fair promotes physical and emotional health
Standing at the entrance of Golden Valley High School on Saturday, the 10th annual Many Families, One Community Resource Fair was a lot to take in. Booths representing health and wellness organizations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley that provide…
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Castaic district to consider revisions to safety plan, bid approvals
The Castaic Union School District has scheduled a special governing board meeting Monday to cover several action items and a handful of bid approvals. Those action items will include first readings of revisions…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule
News release At its March 17 regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors adopted a resolution to standardize the agency’s committee meeting dates to create a better flow of meetings and establish greater scheduling consistency across the organization, the agency…
West Ranch shortstop Torrey Price (19) cheers as a Valencia player strikes out during Thursday’s home game, March 26, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
West Ranch softball wins big over Valencia
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After a loss at home to the Saugus Centurions on Tuesday, the West Ranch Wildcats bounced back with a 16-6 win over the…
Alejandro Covarrubias, 22, of Altadena, was killed in the hit and run, according to Kelly Vail, spokeswoman for the Medical Examiner. Courtesy photo
CHP still seeking leads in February hit-and-run
A representative from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office indicated Thursday the agency has not made an arrest in the investigation into a Feb. 27 fatal hit-and-run crash. Alejandro Covarrubias,…
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Park Museum on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Courtesy photo.
City to celebrate reopening of Hart Park Museum
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand reopening of the William S. Hart Park Museum on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. This…
City, county to co-host hazardous waste roundup
News release The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to dispose of their unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at the free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will…
Senior Center in final prep for ‘Golden Gala’
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Golden Gala,” formerly “Celebrity Waiter,” is undergoing final preparations to celebrate the SCV Senior Center on its 50th anniversary. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the SCV Senior Center…
COC board to hold special meeting to discuss superintendent-president position
The College of the Canyons governing board has scheduled a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss the appointment of a candidate to the superintendent-president position. The meeting is set to begin at 3 p.m., with closed session…
Harriet Happel, dean of career education at College of the Canyons, operates a robotic dog at the college's interim ATC during an open house event on March 26, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
COC’s interim Advanced Tech Center open house a window to manufacturing advances
A lot of things about American manufacturing have changed since its heyday in the mid-20th-century. The computer numerical control machining tools at College of the Canyons’ interim Advanced Technology Center are testament enough to that.…
Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California. Courtesy photo.
Valladares honored with Civil Justice Gavel Award
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been named a recipient of the Civil Justice Gavel Award by the Civil Justice Association of California, recognizing her leadership in promoting a fair and balanced…
Marsha McLean sits in front of an audience at Margaritas Mexican Grill for VIA's Cocktails and Conversations event on March 19, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
McLean tells activist origin story at VIA event
Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean defines her career as a public servant with a story well-known to old-school Santa Clarita residents. In the back of Margarita Mexican Grill on a recent Thursday evening, McLean – sitting on a towering bar chair at…
The girls basketball players are celebrated by their coaches and Taylor Statham with Statham Academy during the SCV All-Star Game at College of the Canyons on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Local prep stars compete in SCV All-Star basketball games
Valencia’s Cara McKell, Canyon’s Isaac Yuhico named MVP after leading their teams to victory Only a few weeks after the end of the 2025-26 high school basketball season, local stars showcased their skills at the fourth annual…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an event with Inter Miami CF, winners of the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup, at the White House on March 5, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Rubio: US can achieve Iran objectives without troops on the ground
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The United States can achieve all of its objectives in the Iran war without sending troops to the country to fight a ground war, and the military operation won’t be a prolonged…
Castaic libero Nathan Ko (1) bumps the ball during the first set of Tuesday's game against Valencia at Valencia High School on March 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Castaic boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After losing to the Saugus Centurions on Tuesday, the Castaic Coyotes bounced back in Foothill League volleyball play with a four-set win, 25-17, 23-25, 25-23,…