Art Walk to take place on May 16
Taking a stroll down Old Town Newhall, residents are invited to participate in Art Walk on Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 6 p.m. With 18 stops available for attendees to visit, participating shops, galleries…
Hart pitcher Gabriella Kobliska (24) throws a pitch during Tuesday's game against West Ranch at West Ranch High School on May 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Kobliska leads Hart softball in win over West Ranch
Hart’s Gabriella Kobliska pitches complete game in rout over West Ranch, plus scores from around the Foothill League After a big Foothill League win in Hart’s last softball contest against the Castaic Coyotes, the…
Saugus' Levi Higgins competes in the pole vault event during the track and field Foothill League finals at College of the Canyons on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Records broken, champions named in Foothill League track and field finals
Friday’s Foothill League track and field finals were filled with stars shining and records broken as multiple programs had champions break school records at College of the Canyons. The Canyon Cowboys, who achieved…
Human-to-human hantavirus strain found in 2 cruise ship passengers
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer South Africa’s health ministry has said that tests indicated the Andes strain, a rare form of hantavirus that can spread between humans, was found in two passengers aboard the MV Hondius. …
Trump warns Iran of bombing at ‘much higher’ intensity if deal fails
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would face renewed U.S. bombing “at a much higher level and intensity” if it fails to follow through on what…
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury, on April 1, 2026. U.S. Navy
US fighter jet fires on, disables tanker approaching Iranian port
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer A U.S. fighter jet fired upon and disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command announced. CENTCOM, which oversees military operations…
Enlisting students take the Oath of Enlistment at the Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita ceremony at Golden Valley High School in Canyon Country, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Our Community Salutes to host recognition for local enlistees
News release Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita are scheduled to host an enlistee recognition ceremony on May 16 to honor the class of 2026 high…
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,. Courtesy photo.
Elks Lodge presents grant to Senior Center
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently presented a $1,500 check to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, supporting the center's Meals on Wheels program and food pantry. Funded through…
Awards were handed out to each teacher from each respective district during the SCV Education Foundation's 41st Annual Teacher Tribute Academy at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCV Education Foundation to host 42nd Annual Teacher Tribute
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, along with the superintendents from the local elementary school and high school districts, invites the community to help honor the 2025-26 Teachers of the Yeat on…
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LASD: South American burglary crew hit Newhall home
A burglary crew associated with the South American Theft Group committed a residential burglary on the 24000 block of Matthew Place in Newhall on Friday, according to a Nixle alert sent by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…
The Savvy Senior | The Silent Warning: Understanding Prediabetes
Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active and isn’t overweight. Now I’m wondering if I could be at risk too. Does prediabetes…
Gary Horton | Two Americas, Two Futures
We already know about the vast and growing wealth inequality in the United States. A relatively small number of people control a disproportionate share of assets and influence, and for…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Here’s How to Get Government Back
Denise Lite makes an excellent point in her March 14 column, “Congress Votes for Self-Serving Secrecy.” She states, “In a decisive 357-65 vote (they) chose to keep taxpayer-funded sexual assault…
Dan Walters | Newsom Passes the Buck on Health Care
Universal health care provided by government is the holy grail for the political left, so its advocates in California cheered — at least most did — when Gov. Gavin Newsom…
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Hawkins on leave until end of term
Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins is on a leave of absence until her retirement date, the governing board announced out of closed session during Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting. It was announced by governing board President…
From left: Fernando Maus, Triumph founder Andrew Skinner, and Triumph ambassador Ryan Chavarria at the 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 25, 2026 at The Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival
Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports. Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,…
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Hart district agenda includes course adoptions
New and revised course adoptions for the 2026-27 school year are on the consent calendar for the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Wednesday governing board meeting. Other items…
A Saugus High swimmer during the Foothill League Swim finals on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Records broken, stars shine in Foothill League swim finals
Records were broken and stars shined at the Foothill League swim finals in the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Thursday as multiple swimmers qualified for their placement in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championships. Valencia head coach Matthew Sheridan has…
Attendees watch the movie at the "Star Wars Day" event at Central Park in Saugus, Calif., Monday, May 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
City brings ‘the Force’ at ‘Star Wars Day’ event
The city of Santa Clarita hosted a screening of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” to celebrate Star Wars Day at Central Park on Monday evening. The crowd was filled with Princess…
Jocelyn Ketsdever (R), owner of Fire Lily Entertainment, plays with bubbles at the city of Santa Clarita's 5th annual "FestAbility" at West Creek Park in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, May 3, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
City hosts 5th annual ‘FestAbility’ event
The city of Santa Clarita has a place for everyone – and that could not have been truer than at the city’s fifth annual “FestAbility,” celebrating people of all ages with disabilities at West Creek Park in Valencia on…