Read more about the article Mobile home destroyed, pets killed in fire
Firefighters battle the blaze that destroyed the home of Karole Kopecky on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Courtesy photo.

Mobile home destroyed, pets killed in fire

Los Angeles County firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed a mobile home and killed the resident’s two pets in Canyon Country on Friday night, according to a spokesperson with the agency.   First responders were dispatched to…

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The Time Ranger | The Most Important Date in SCV History … 

This is a Santa Clarita weekend where I shall not stop smiling. I’ll tell you why at the end of this morning’s trail ride.  That teaser aside, happy Early January, dear saddlepals. We’ve a most interesting trek waiting…

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Read more about the article City waives 9 cases in curfew bust 
Deputies at the In-n-Out in Saugus on Sept. 20, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City waives 9 cases in curfew bust 

After a handful of parents complained to City Hall over a blanket crackdown on curfew law, a Santa Clarita official told the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to contact the families of…

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Read more about the article Friday night basketball scores  
Golden Valley forward Thempsey Austin-Pugh (2) drives past Canyon defense during the first quarter of Tuesday's game at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Friday night basketball scores  

After Friday night’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Foothill League across boys’ and girls’ basketball.  Boys’ basketball   Golden Valley 58, Saugus 40   Valencia 84, Canyon 58   Hart 68, Castaic 32 Girls’ basketball …

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Read more about the article COC trustees elect Sharlene Johnson board president 
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COC trustees elect Sharlene Johnson board president 

The College of the Canyons’ governing board unanimously elected current president Sharlene Johnson to serve as the board’s president for another year.   Two other leadership positions elected Friday were also decided unanimously: trustee Fred Arnold…

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Newhall School District board to review 2025 School Accountability Report Cards  

The Newhall School District’s governing board is set to receive a presentation on the School Accountability Report Cards of 2025 during its first public meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, according to the agenda.   Kate Peattie, the district’s assistant superintendent of instructional services, is set…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ soccer nets two goals in win over Canyon  
Valencia's Andrew Gardner (9) kicks the ball during the second half of Thursday's game against Canyon at Valencia High School on Jan. 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ soccer nets two goals in win over Canyon  

For the first time this season, the Valencia boys’ soccer team is above .500 in both overall and league play after securing a 2-0 win over the Canyon Cowboys at…

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The Boston Scientific Neuromodulation headquarters, located at 25155 Rye Canyon Loop, in the Southern California Innovation Park in Valencia. Courtesy

Boston Scientific plans move to former Scorpion building 

Boston Scientific’s neuromodulation division headquartered in Valencia is moving, but only down the road, according to the medical technology company’s director of communications.  The new space — the former Santa…

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Read more about the article Hugs, tears, thanks mark start of new utility worker safety act  
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth (front) is joined by the Kropp family, labor leaders, and work safety advocates to highlight the Justin Kropp Safety Act that went into effect at the start of the year during a press conference on Jan. 8, 2026 at the Iron Horse Trailhead. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hugs, tears, thanks mark start of new utility worker safety act  

At an emotional news conference Thursday at the Iron Horse Trailhead, under an edifice of countless power lines from Southern California Edison’s Saugus Substation, Justin Kropp’s family thanked everyone for…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Attempted murder suspect arrested following New Year’s Day assault  
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Deputies: Attempted murder suspect arrested following New Year’s Day assault  

A Saugus man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent assault that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day at a local bar, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said.  …

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Read more about the article Vance: ‘Corporate media’ coverage of Minnesota shooting irresponsible 
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance speak during a news briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Vance: ‘Corporate media’ coverage of Minnesota shooting irresponsible 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the “corporate media” was irresponsible in its coverage of the fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minnesota. …

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Read more about the article DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 
Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have faced more than a 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, according to new figures released on Thursday by the Department…

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Read more about the article 2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland 
Protestors gather in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland 

By Joseph Lord & Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writers   Two people were shot and injured after an incident involving federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon.  The city government of Portland announced in a statement posted…

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Read more about the article SCV Water launches new Gardening Club 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water launches new Gardening Club 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026.   The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led…

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