Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ soccer spoils Canyon’s senior night  
West Ranch's Faith Yang (3) kicks the ball during the first half of Thursday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on Jan. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch girls’ soccer spoils Canyon’s senior night  

After back-to-back Foothill League wins over Golden Valley and Castaic, the Wildcats secured the 3-0 road victory over the Canyon Cowboys as the team’s season-high winning streak extends to three games.   “The score…

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TikTok forms US majority-owned joint venture to prevent ban 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  TikTok said on Thursday it has formed an American majority-owned joint venture that would oversee data security and the content ecosystem in a bid to maintain its operations in the…

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Read more about the article Emergencies declared in multiple states ahead of major storm 
A map released by the National Weather Service on Jan. 23, 2026, shows winter weather advisories and warnings stretching from the southern Plains to the Northeast and South due to a pending winter storm. NWS

Emergencies declared in multiple states ahead of major storm 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  More than a dozen states and municipalities have declared an emergency ahead of a powerful winter storm set to bring snow and ice across much of the…

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DOJ: Director of L.A. charity arrested on suspicion of $23M homeless fraud 

News release   LOS ANGELES – A Westwood man was arrested Friday on a federal criminal complaint charging him with fraudulently obtaining $23 million in public money intended to combat homelessness and pocketing…

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Read more about the article City to celebrate 20th anniversary of Newhall Community Center 
The Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market St.  Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to celebrate 20th anniversary of Newhall Community Center 

News release  Residents are invited to help the city of Santa Clarita celebrate as the Newhall Community Center marks 20 years of service with a free outdoor anniversary celebration on Saturday.   For two decades, the center…

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Read more about the article Commission irked by smoke-shop bust 
Station deputies announced Dec. 30 on Facebook that they served a search warrant regarding allegations of illegal activity at Top Notch Smoke Shop at 24050 Newhall Ave. Courtesy

Commission irked by smoke-shop bust 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station raid on a recently permitted smoke shop in Newhall drew the ire Tuesday of the Planning Commission, after members claimed the business had violated the trust it was given with a special permit to operate.  A news report…

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Read more about the article Photos: TMU Winter 5K
People of all ages participate in the annual Winter 5K hosted by The Master’s University on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: TMU Winter 5K

The Master's University welcomed people of all ages to participate in the annual Winter 5K on Saturday to kickstart the new year through a scenic run through Placerita Canyon and…

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Read more about the article City breaks ground on Via Princessa Park 
Mayor Laurene Weste, City Council members, local dignitaries and other local leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City breaks ground on Via Princessa Park 

The city of Santa Clarita hosted a groundbreaking for its 41st park, “Via Princessa Park,” right near the Metrolink station in Canyon Country on Thursday morning.  Local dignitaries and the City Council were in attendance to commemorate the…

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CHP: Daytona Beach man arrested on suspicion of murder 

A 34-year-old man from Daytona Beach, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of murder after the U.S. Marshals Service placed him under arrest for the warrant and informed California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers of the arrest on Wednesday, according to an…

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Read more about the article Saugus district board selects firm for superintendent search 
Education Support Services Group Search Lead Steven Keller presents in front of the Saugus District governing board for a chance to be selected as the search firm to help fill the open superintendent position on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus district board selects firm for superintendent search 

The Saugus Union School District governing board chose Education Support Services Group as the search firm that will find external candidates to fill the district’s open superintendent position.   The decision was made following…

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Read more about the article Collision causes power outage in Saugus 
An SUV crashed into a wall at the intersection of Seco Canyon Road and Coral Way, causing a power outage in the Saugus neighborhood on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Collision causes power outage in Saugus 

A man was transported after hitting a fire hydrant and power line pole, causing a power outage at the intersection of Coral Way and Seco Canyon Road near Hazel Street on Thursday afternoon, according to officials…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley girls’ basketball falls short at home, optimistic for rest of the season 
Golden Valley forward Thempsey Austin-Pugh (2) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against Quartz Hill at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Golden Valley girls’ basketball falls short at home, optimistic for rest of the season 

The Golden Valley girls’ basketball team fell short at home Wednesday when the Quartz Hill Royals defeated the Lady Grizzlies, 51-41.   Despite the loss, Golden Valley (10-11, 1-6) head coach Ronald Allen remains optimistic in his young team to…

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