Read more about the article Patel: FBI to crack down on ‘laser pointing’ crimes 
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 12, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Patel: FBI to crack down on ‘laser pointing’ crimes 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with partners to crack down on “laser strikes” and other abuse of lasers, especially during events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, agency Director…

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Read more about the article LGBTQ community celebrates pride in Castaic 
From left, LIndsey Kahn, Jeff Stabile and Olivia Andrade converse at the PFLAG booth at Pride in the Park in Castaic on Friday, June 6, 2026. Perry Smith/The Signal

LGBTQ community celebrates pride in Castaic 

Castaic hosted the L.A. County Parks System’s latest Pride Month celebration Friday, providing an opportunity for two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest LGBTQ-supporting organizations — the SCV LGBTQ Center, and PFLAG, or Parents…

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Read more about the article Chamber invites community to Business Expo 
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Chamber invites community to Business Expo 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Business Expo on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center.  “As the largest business showcase in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Business Expo will bring together more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits for an exciting evening of discovery, networking, community engagement and fun,” said a…

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Read more about the article Theft suspect offered plea deal 
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station official posted a picture of the evidence seized during a recent search in Canyon Country, which ultimately was tied to organized retail theft charges. Courtesy

Theft suspect offered plea deal 

A long-sought robbery suspect was offered a three-year prison sentence in a plea deal the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office proffered after waiting six months for the defendant to appear.   L.A. Police Department officers…

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Read more about the article Dink for Cause holds fifth pickleball tournament for blood disorder patients 
Pickleball competitors participate in the Dink for a Cause tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program at The Paseo Club on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Dink for Cause holds fifth pickleball tournament for blood disorder patients 

Dink for Cause’s fifth annual pickleball tournament winners were still up in the air by mid-afternoon Saturday, but its real goal had already been achieved.  Monica Hicks, co-founder of the nonprofit, said that 15 tournament attendees had done cheek…

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Read more about the article COC to hold tentative budget workshop  
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COC to hold tentative budget workshop  

College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday.  The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different…

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Read more about the article Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase 
Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase 

The annual “Celebration of the Arts” was held at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening, as all 10 of the elementary schools in the Newhall School District got the opportunity to show their artwork from throughout…

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Ten Years Ago Everyone Wanted the Newest House-Today They’re Not So Sure 

Photo by Elite prop on Unsplash  For decades, the newest house in the neighborhood carried a certain status. New construction meant modern layouts, untouched finishes, energy-efficient systems, and fewer maintenance concerns. Buyers often…

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Read more about the article Newhall Family Theatre plaque honors leaders behind restoration 
Newhall School District Governing Board Trustee Suzan T. Solomon (left) and former Governing Board Trustee Christy Smith unveil the Newhall Family Theater plaque honoring six individuals recognized for their efforts to restore the historic landmark for future generations during a dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Newhall Family Theatre plaque honors leaders behind restoration 

The Newhall Family Theatre was originally built as an auditorium for Newhall Elementary School before being converted into a storage facility following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.  Over the years, a group of local…

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Read more about the article US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade 
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. U.S. Navy photo

US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated…

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