Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  
William S. Hart District teams at the Queen Mary for their awards banquet after showcasing their expertise on "The Roaring 20s" in the 2025/26 LA County Academic Decathlon competition. After three days of testing across 10 subjects, Saugus, West Ranch and Golden Valley were recognized as top-scoring teams in a field of 72 teams from across the county. Saugus led the district with an 11th-place finish.

Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  

If there’s an easy way of explaining Academic Decathlon – that is, what it does and who it’s for – it’d be that it exists because some people love learning for its own sake.  That doesn’t necessarily mean students…

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Read more about the article March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season 
John Windsor, a certified California nursery professional at Green Thumb, says that March is all about groundwork — pulling weeds, removing debris and prepping the soil before you plant. PHOTO BY Habeba Mostafa / THE SIGNAL

March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season 

As winter rains taper off and days stretch a little longer, March quietly flips the switch on gardening season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Local experts say this is the month to…

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Read more about the article Estate Planning Ensures Your Wishes are Carried Out 
“Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for anyone with assets, loved ones or responsibilities. It’s about control, clarity and caring for those you love,” said Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln. PHOTO ©SHUTTERSTOCK

Estate Planning Ensures Your Wishes are Carried Out 

For many people, the concept of “estate planning” seems distant, something reserved for the wealthy or the elderly. But according to Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln, that misconception…

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Read more about the article Big rig engulfed in flames, no driver injuries reported 
A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Signal staff photo.

Big rig engulfed in flames, no driver injuries reported 

A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.  Fire Department spokesperson Pauline McGee had no information about the…

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Read more about the article Suzette Martinez Valladares | How California Nearly Set a Serial Child Rapist Free

Suzette Martinez Valladares | How California Nearly Set a Serial Child Rapist Free

“Are you still attracted to female children?” “Yes, I am.” That exchange comes directly from the official transcript of a California parole hearing for convicted child predator David Allen Funston.…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Rats, Lynchings & California’s First Gold Discovery — Or, Was It …? 
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The Time Ranger | Rats, Lynchings & California’s First Gold Discovery — Or, Was It …? 

Hope you all are having a fine Saturday morning. We have a great little adventure ahead of us, including the great discovery of gold in this here valley, and a band of Protestant lynchers…

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Read more about the article County inspects dozens of buildings after mold complaints 
A sample taken from one of the apartment buildings in Canyon Country where mold was reported, according to the resident. Courtesy photo

County inspects dozens of buildings after mold complaints 

A series of inspections followed months of complaints about mold and other concerns in Park Sierra, The Colony, The Terrace and Sand Canyon Villas in the Santa Clarita Valley, L.A. County Public Health officials…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ volleyball wins at home over Canyon  
Canyon setter Sebastian Rascon (9) sets the ball during the second set of Tuesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ volleyball wins at home over Canyon  

Vikings win in four sets over Canyon; Plus, scores from around the Foothill League The Valencia Vikings are unbeaten after the first two Foothill League games of the season with…

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Read more about the article Federal court to hear arguments over Saugus Cafe 
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Federal court to hear arguments over Saugus Cafe 

The family that owns the property at 25861 Railroad Ave., home to The Original Saugus Cafe for decades, is now seeking to move a lawsuit filed by the family that operated the restaurant there into…

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Read more about the article Yuhico leads Canyon boys’ basketball to win over Victor Valley, advances to regional semifinals  
Canyon point guard Isaac Yuhico (23) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of the second round of the CIF State Division 5 playoff game against Victor Valley at Canyon High School on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Yuhico leads Canyon boys’ basketball to win over Victor Valley, advances to regional semifinals  

Anytime the Canyon Cowboys can get another game together this late into the season is a win for everyone in the program, according to head coach Ali Monfared.   Following a 67-56 win over the…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls’ basketball wins second-ever state playoff game, advances to regional semifinals  
Saugus power forward Brianna Burroughs (21) shoots the ball during the first quarter of the first round of the CIF State playoff game against Lincoln at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo

Saugus girls’ basketball wins second-ever state playoff game, advances to regional semifinals  

This season, the goal for the Saugus Centurions was to make memories. In addition to that, they’re making history.   With a 60-59 win in the Division 2 California Interscholastic Federation SoCal regional state playoffs over…

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Read more about the article Trinity’s offense explodes for 15 runs in road win over Canyon  
Trinity's Aiden Visconti (3) slides to home plate during Thursday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Trinity’s offense explodes for 15 runs in road win over Canyon  

With a 15-2 road win over the Canyon Cowboys on Thursday, the Trinity Knights recorded their fourth win of the season on the back of their offense that tallied 15 runs and 13…

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Read more about the article SCV water supply off to a good start this year, but snowpack problems loom 
A drone view of Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County with an algal bloom. Castaic Lake is part of the West Branch of the State Water Project. The reservoir formed by Castaic Dam on Castaic Creek, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken October 14, 2023 Ryan McKinney / California Department of Water Resources

SCV water supply off to a good start this year, but snowpack problems loom 

Santa Clarita’s local rainfall is in a better place than this time last year, and with more Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency wells back in production, the agency will likely have more locally sourced water available…

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Read more about the article Whitesides’ wildfire prevention bill passes House  
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Whitesides’ wildfire prevention bill passes House  

News release   Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas has unanimously passed the U.S. House, the congressman’s office announced in a news release.   The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act will…

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