Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains 
The California Department of Water Resources (from left) Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, Hydrometerologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon and Engineer Jacob Kollen conduct the second media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken January 30, 2026. Sara Nevis / California Department of Water Resources

Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains 

News release  The Department of Water Resources has announced the results of its second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, saying the manual survey recorded 23 inches of snow depth and a snow…

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Read more about the article Suspect held to answer in 2023 Newhall double murder 
People react emotionally at the scene of a double fatal shooting that occurred at the community pool at The Village Apartments near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Silverado Avenue in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Suspect held to answer in 2023 Newhall double murder 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge held a Sylmar man to answer for two murder charges at the preliminary hearing for one of two suspects in the 2023 shooting deaths of Brian Fabrico Chevez and Camron Stokes in…

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Read more about the article Hart High School celebrates college signings 
Photo courtesy of Cole Franquiz.

Hart High School celebrates college signings 

With national signing day falling on Wednesday, the earliest day high school seniors can sign their national letter of intent, Hart High School celebrated seven seniors for their commitments to their respective colleges or universities.  …

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Read more about the article FBI: Ransom note had deadlines in Nancy Guthrie disappearance 
A missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP

FBI: Ransom note had deadlines in Nancy Guthrie disappearance 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   An FBI agent said alleged ransom notes contained a Thursday deadline for the safe return of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, who disappeared from her Arizona home over…

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Read more about the article DOJ: US arrests key suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack 
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Nov. 19, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

DOJ: US arrests key suspect in 2012 Benghazi attack 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has apprehended a key suspect in the Sept. 11, 2012, attack on U.S. diplomatic outposts in Benghazi, Libya, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on…

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Read more about the article The Cube hosting college hockey playoffs 
Alexander Moroz (86) from UCLA and Gabriel LeBron (14) fight for the puck during the West Coast Hockey Conference Championship at the Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

The Cube hosting college hockey playoffs 

News release  The Cube is hosting the 2026 West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs this weekend, starting Friday and running through Sunday.  The West Coast Hockey Conference consists of seven universities from across California, Arizona and New Mexico. Admission will be $10 for a single-game ticket and $20 for a…

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Read more about the article Thousands of homes part of budget discussion
Santa Clarita City Hall

Thousands of homes part of budget discussion

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin shared his initial budget outlook Tuesday for the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year with city commissioners and the City Council, and also highlighted a number of upcoming projects adding homes and businesses in the city. …

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Read more about the article City to host Arbor Day celebration April 11 

City to host Arbor Day celebration April 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to its first-ever “Tree-mendous Arbor Day” celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park (24155 Newhall Ranch Road).   This free, family-friendly event will highlight the…

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