Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Scouts earn 413 badges in one day 
The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning and achievement. During the one-day event, Scouts participated in 38 classes and earned 413 merit badges. The organization issued a statement thanking the volunteer merit badge counselors, Scout leaders, parents and organizers. Courtesy photo.

Scouts earn 413 badges in one day 

The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning…

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Read more about the article Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine set for March 28 

Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine set for March 28 

News release  Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine fundraiser, scheduled March 28, aims to bring together “exceptional wine, elevated cuisine and a shared commitment to supporting local families facing cancer,” according to a…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Glass Volcanoes & Mr. Jane Fonda 

The Time Ranger | Glass Volcanoes & Mr. Jane Fonda 

We’ve a most interesting trek ahead through Santa Clarita Valley history, what with glass volcanoes, presidential candidates, Mr. Jane Fonda and a California Highway Patrol feeding frenzy.  Left foot goes in the stirrup. Bounce a little. Hop on up. If you’ve done…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | Help! The carpet is all wet 

Robert Lamoureux | Help! The carpet is all wet 

Question: Hello there, Robert.  I hope you’re doing well. I’m sure you must be so busy with this weather we’re having.  My question is in fact, weather related.  We have two windows leaking and I know that we have to wait until we…

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Read more about the article Canyon boys’ basketball loses in overtime to Salesian, eliminated from CIF playoffs  
Canyon point guard Isaac Yuhico (23) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of the CIF-SS Division 7 semifinal game against Salesian at Canyon High School on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon boys’ basketball loses in overtime to Salesian, eliminated from CIF playoffs  

With a trip to the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Division 7 championship on the line, neither the Salesian Mustangs of Los Angeles nor Canyon Cowboys were victorious in regulation.   The game had…

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Read more about the article Schiavo co-authors veterans bill signed into law 

Schiavo co-authors veterans bill signed into law 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (Senate Bill 694) was signed into law, strengthening California’s protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they…

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Read more about the article Community provides input in Saugus superintendent search  
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Community provides input in Saugus superintendent search  

Members of the community shared their input Thursday evening on the leadership qualities they want to see in the Saugus Union School District’s next superintendent during a meeting held at…

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Read more about the article Hart district reviews midyear LCAP report 
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Hart district reviews midyear LCAP report 

The William S. Hart Union High School District received a presentation highlighting the annual mid-year report of the Local Control Accountability Plan during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   In the presentation it showed that junior high…

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Read more about the article Saugus boys’ volleyball falls to Taft, optimistic for rest of season 
Saugus celebrates a point during the second set of Thursday's game against Taft at Saugus High School on Feb. 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus boys’ volleyball falls to Taft, optimistic for rest of season 

In the team’s season opener against the visiting Taft Toreadors, the Saugus Centurions were looking forward to beginning the year with a win.   But in the end, the Centurions lost in four sets, 25-21, 18-25, 18-25, 21-25,…

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Read more about the article LASD seeks community’s help finding missing 70-year-old woman 
Patricia Holdefer. Courtesy of LASD.

LASD seeks community’s help finding missing 70-year-old woman 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help to locate a 70-year-old Santa Clarita woman, according to a missing person alert sent by the department Friday.  Patricia Holdefer was last seen on Thursday at…

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Read more about the article Britain’s former Prince Andrew released after being detained by police 

Britain’s former Prince Andrew released after being detained by police 

By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of British King Charles III, was released Thursday evening after being detained for 11 hours at his home, according to the Thames…

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Read more about the article Saugus district, city in talks for Santa Clarita Elementary site 
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Saugus district, city in talks for Santa Clarita Elementary site 

3 future study sessions canceled as district, city engage in negotiations  Future study sessions in relation to the Santa Clarita Elementary School property disposition have been canceled as the Saugus Union School District continues its negotiations with…

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Read more about the article Takeaways: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs 
President Donald Trump shows a chart outlining reciprocal tariffs during the announcement ceremony at the White House April 2, 2025. Screenshot from White House video via X.

Takeaways: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs 

By Matthew Vadum, Andrew Moran & Sam Dorman Contributing Writers  The Supreme Court on Friday struck down many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, stating they violated an emergency powers law he invoked last…

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