Read more about the article ‘Travel and Adventure’ on display at City Hall gallery 
“Venice Canal” by Justin Poole

‘Travel and Adventure’ on display at City Hall gallery 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Travel and Adventure,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.) now through March 4.   This juried showcase celebrates the spirit of…

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Man arrested on suspicion of calling SCV Sheriff’s Station over 300 times 

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of calling the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station more than 300 times in the span of two days at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway…

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Read more about the article Groundwater agency delivers update to public on monitoring efforts 
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Groundwater agency delivers update to public on monitoring efforts 

The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency gave a virtual update Wednesday on the agency’s efforts to monitor groundwater in the valley, highlighting a few areas where groundwater data could be more robust –…

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Read more about the article Murder trial now likely to start this summer  
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, was killed in the line of duty in a September 2023 attack. Courtesy of L.A. County

Murder trial now likely to start this summer  

A weekslong trial for the man accused in the shooting death of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a West Ranch High School graduate who was murdered while working for the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, could now be…

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Read more about the article Suspect in death of mall turtle found unfit for trial 
A turtle slammed onto the ground by a transient at the Valencia Town Center mall has died.

Suspect in death of mall turtle found unfit for trial 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in Hollywood ordered a man accused of killing one of the turtles at the Valencia mall to undergo one year of psychotropic medication, in response to his plea and…

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Republican legislators issue responses to State of the State 

Compiled from news releases  California Republican legislators, including two who represent portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, issued responses Thursday to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address, the final one of…

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Homan responds to Minneapolis ICE shooting, wants investigation to ‘play out’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Trump administration’s border czar said on Wednesday that he has not seen any examples of excessive force in videos showing a woman being shot and killed by…

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5 GOP senators join Democrats on measure to block military action in Venezuela 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester, Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer   WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to advance a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s authority to order further military action on Venezuela in the…

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Buying Greenland gains momentum in Congress 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After capturing Venezuela’s now-former leader, Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration has renewed its talk of acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory that the president has described as vital to national…

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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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