Read more about the article Photos: Paper shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom
Oscar Ramirez sorts through the technology at the 3rd annual shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Paper shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom

The third annual paper shred and tech toss hosted by Racquel Wilder from Racquel Wilder Realty and Candace Hartshorn from Stress Free Mortgage was in full swing on Sunday afternoon…

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Read more about the article Inaccurate social media post draws attention to SCV after White House Correspondents Dinner shooting 
The detained suspect, who allegedly fired several shots including one that hit a Secret Service agent, during the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026, in an image released by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social

Inaccurate social media post draws attention to SCV after White House Correspondents Dinner shooting 

A social media post from a woman who some believed to be a Santa Clarita Valley elementary school teacher drew national attention on Sunday after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents…

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Read more about the article Tesla catches fire in Castaic 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Tesla catches fire in Castaic 

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Health Hazardous Materials Division was dispatched to a residential area after a Tesla caught fire on the 27800 block of Parker Road in Castaic on Saturday evening, according…

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Read more about the article It’s National Pickleball Month. Have You Joined in the Fun? 
Pickleball is generally easy for complete beginners to pick up. The gear is lighter and cheaper, the court is smaller and the ball moves more slowly. ©ADOBESTOCK

It’s National Pickleball Month. Have You Joined in the Fun? 

What started as a backyard pastime has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America — and Santa Clarita is no exception. In recognition of April as Pickleball Month, the…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10 
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Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10 

Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day with more than just a nice meal. Certainly don’t skimp on brunch or dinner, but add a special activity into the day to ensure it is a Mother’s Day she will…

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Read more about the article Castaic Care Shelter renamed after Santa Clarita Valley following ceremony 
Marcia Mayeda, director of the L.A. County Animal Care Foundation, left, and L.A. County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the unveiling of the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center's new name on April 25, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Castaic Care Shelter renamed after Santa Clarita Valley following ceremony 

The Castaic Care Center is now the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center, but other than that, it’s the same Castaic-based animal shelter and adoption center it’s always been.  City and county leaders, L.A. County’s Animal Care Foundation director, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies…

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Read more about the article Pilar Schiavo takes tour of creek bed cleaned of invasive plant thanks to her secured funding
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, right, and Maria Gutzeit, SCV Water Agency board president, standing next to Bouquet Creek during a tour of the creek post-Arundo removal projects earlier this year on April 24, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Pilar Schiavo takes tour of creek bed cleaned of invasive plant thanks to her secured funding

Vegetation along the Bouquet Creek bed used to look like this: in the winter, the spindly gray trees that had shed their leaves would be crowded on all sides by suspiciously vibrant green stalks, reaching as high as two-thirds their height. …

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Read more about the article Community leaders recognized with One Hart award 
William S. Hart Union High School District governing boardmember Aakash Ahuja (left) presents Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station with the One Hart Award during a recent governing board meeting. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Community leaders recognized with One Hart award 

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized two community leaders with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | Seeking first steps for a home addition 
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Robert Lamoureux | Seeking first steps for a home addition 

Question: Good evening, Robert. Can you tell me, what is the first step in doing an addition onto a home? We have a large lot, plenty of room to add a breezeway and in-law suite, but no idea on where to begin. We are ready to start the process but no idea where to begin. Any help and advice you can share with us would be much appreciated, thank you.  — Randy S.  Answer: Randy, first thing is to have a plan drawn up. Hire an architect/engineer for the drawings. Take these to the city’s Building and Safety department to acquire permits. In the meantime, begin researching licensed and insured building contractors.   Try first to get a recommendation if you can, from someone you trust. You need nothing less than a licensed and insured contractor, whose certificate of insurance you have verified directly with their carrier. Vet their license through the California State License Board, where you can research their license history and status.   The contractor will look at the permit and plans and offer a proposal for work. Get at least three separate contractors to offer proposals, and decide which is the most detail-oriented, thorough bid. It is likely not going to be the least expensive but use caution here and choose the right person for the job over the best price. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at [email protected].    

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | The First Known SCVian to Lose at Russian Roulette 
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The Time Ranger | The First Known SCVian to Lose at Russian Roulette 

This weekend morn is one of those trail rides back into Santa Clarita time where you just shake your head in amazement and say, “Boy, howdy ...”  As a matter of fact, in an effort to somewhat…

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Read more about the article TMU sends threat letter to Placerita Canyon group 
Students walk throughout The Master's University and surrounding areas in Placerita Canyon in Newhall on Thursday, Nov. 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

TMU sends threat letter to Placerita Canyon group 

A back-and-forth between The Master’s University and Placerita Canyon residents led to more threats of legal action over correspondence between TMU and the Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association.  PCPOA residents have taken…

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Read more about the article City reviews updated budget projections 
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City reviews updated budget projections 

While it’s more than 7,500 miles away, continued activity in the Strait of Hormuz could have an impact on the city’s budget projections, City Manager Ken Striplin said Tuesday.   Demonstrating the myriad factors that go into…

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No action taken in SUSD special meeting  

The Saugus Union School District governing board called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss an employee discipline dismissal and release matter in closed session.   No action was taken on the matter, governing board President Matthew Watson reported afterward in open session.   The board established a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and returned…

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