Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article HMNH among first SoCal hospitals to deploy new heart attack treatment 
The Roberta G. Veloz Cardiovascular Center team at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is among the first in Southern California to treat heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy. Photo courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

HMNH among first SoCal hospitals to deploy new heart attack treatment 

News release   Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only Food and…

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Dr. Andrew Jacono’s Humanitarian Work Using Facial Plastic Surgery to Restore Lives After Trauma

A girl sat alone on the school bus, isolated by classmates who teased her for her cleft lip and palate. After reconstructive surgery transformed her face and social standing, a…

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Read more about the article Castaic shelter meets the people where they’re at at dog adoption event 
Sharokina Yacoob, a volunteer with the Castaic animal shelter, with Lando, who was adopted at the shelter's pet adoption event at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Feb. 7, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Castaic shelter meets the people where they’re at at dog adoption event 

There’s a reason Castaic’s county-run animal shelter hosts pet adoption events outside the dog house, so to speak.  Events like Castaic Animal Care Center’s Valentine-themed “Paws for Love” adoption meet Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, where seven shelter dogs took…

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Read more about the article FBI releases images of potential suspect in Guthrie kidnapping 
A combination of images from video show a masked person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Courtesy of the FBI.

FBI releases images of potential suspect in Guthrie kidnapping 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The FBI on Tuesday released new images and videos showing a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.  FBI Director Kash…

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Read more about the article 2 killed in boat strike by US military in Eastern Pacific 
Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducts a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific on Feb. 9, 2026. US Southern Command/Screenshot.

2 killed in boat strike by US military in Eastern Pacific 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. military said it carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two traffickers and leaving one survivor.  U.S.…

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Read more about the article US military boards oil tanker in Indian Ocean after pursuing it from Caribbean  

US military boards oil tanker in Indian Ocean after pursuing it from Caribbean  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. military forces boarded a crude oil tanker “without incident” in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, the Pentagon stated on Monday, accusing the vessel…

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Read more about the article SSA: More than 100M ‘my Social Security’ accounts created 
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SSA: More than 100M ‘my Social Security’ accounts created 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  More than 100 million Americans have created a “my Social Security” online account that allows individuals to access the Social Security Administration’s personalized tools and services,…

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Read more about the article Girls’ basketball playoff preview: 6 teams set to play in CIF first round, 4 to host 
Valencia's Cara McKell (32) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Jan. 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Girls’ basketball playoff preview: 6 teams set to play in CIF first round, 4 to host 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ basketball on Saturday, featuring six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley.   All six teams will play on Thursday for…

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Read more about the article Girls’ soccer playoff preview: 4 teams set to play in CIF first round 

Girls’ soccer playoff preview: 4 teams set to play in CIF first round 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ soccer on Saturday, featuring four teams from the Santa Clarita Valley.   All four teams will play on Thursday for the first round of…

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Read more about the article ‘Embrace’ body image documentary advocates for a different state of mind 
Attendees watch Zonta's viewing of "Embrace" at the Canyon Theatre Guild on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Embrace’ body image documentary advocates for a different state of mind 

The documentary “Embrace” was first released about 10 years ago, but local members of the international women and girls’ organization Zonta say its message is still just as resonant.   That’s why the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley – dedicated…

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