Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Fauci invokes 5th Amendment, refuses to answer questions 
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, testifies before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in Washington on July 29, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Fauci invokes 5th Amendment, refuses to answer questions 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday declined to answer questions from senators following the release of a diary he compiled while working in government.  “Although it pains me to…

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Read more about the article Dixon Health Center receives $655K in state funding for behavioral health facility 

Dixon Health Center receives $655K in state funding for behavioral health facility 

News release  Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. announced Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has secured $655,000 in state funding to eliminate the mortgage on the Dixon center’s stand-alone behavioral health facility.   "This investment represents far more than paying off…

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Read more about the article Circle of Hope to host inaugural pickleball tournament  

Circle of Hope to host inaugural pickleball tournament  

News release  Circle of Hope Inc., a Santa Clarita-based nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional, educational and financial assistance to local individuals and families affected by cancer, announced it will host its inaugural pickleball tournament Aug. 29-30 at The Paseo Club in Valencia.   This…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center receives county Arts and Culture Grant  
Child & Family Center announced it has received a grant through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture to support specialized training for domestic violence program case managers in “A Window Between Worlds." Courtesy photo.

Child & Family Center receives county Arts and Culture Grant  

News release   Child & Family Center announced it has received a grant through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture to support specialized training for domestic violence program case managers in “A Window Between Worlds,” a…

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Read more about the article SCV Food Pantry seeks new board members 

SCV Food Pantry seeks new board members 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry announced that its board of directors has approved an expansion of the board, creating new opportunities for community members to get involved in supporting the organization’s mission to alleviate hunger throughout the SCV.  The new board members will…

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Read more about the article PFLAG hosts presentation by local author Miles Toriko Burks  

PFLAG hosts presentation by local author Miles Toriko Burks  

News release  PFLAG Santa Clarita’s recent membership meeting featured guest speaker Miles Toriko Burks, a local author, illustrator and creator of the webtoon turned graphic novel, “Encore!”  Held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the gathering brought together community members…

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Read more about the article Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court 
A screenshot of the proposed revision for the Wiley Canyon project. Courtesy

Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court 

A resident trying to stop the Wiley Canyon Project and “specially appearing counsel” on behalf of the project’s interests are expected back in front of a judge Wednesday, according to…

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Read more about the article Hart district celebrates 439 students earning national College Board awards 

Hart district celebrates 439 students earning national College Board awards 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that 439 high school students across the district have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.   These national awards celebrate high-performing…

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Read more about the article Widespread power outage reported in Stevenson Ranch, Westridge 

Widespread power outage reported in Stevenson Ranch, Westridge 

Update: Southern California Edison officials subsequently reported that all power had been restored by 5:59 p.m. Tuesday. A power outage affecting more than 1,000 customers was reported just after 4 p.m. in Stevenson Ranch and…

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Read more about the article Saugus board holds retreat with new superintendent 
The Saugus Union School District governing board hold a special meeting with the new Superintendent Robert Hernandez, on Saturday July 25, 2026

Saugus board holds retreat with new superintendent 

The Saugus Union School District governing board and superintendent held a special meeting Saturday in the district’s Education Center for a board retreat aimed at team building and discussions surrounding the district’s strategic direction, priorities and…

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Read more about the article City holds ‘Paw Palooza’ to encourage pet adoption 
Tater-tot, 8, enjoys the attention during the city of Santa Clarita's Paw Palooza at Newhall Community Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City holds ‘Paw Palooza’ to encourage pet adoption 

It’s never too late to welcome a new member of the family. Even with the city of Santa Clarita’s Pet Adoption Week being moved to the summer, instead of being traditionally held…

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Read more about the article Trial dates shift in Newhall murder case 
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene where a person was killed in a shooting Monday night near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Lyons Avenue. Staff photo

Trial dates shift in Newhall murder case 

A murder trial expected to start next month for the men accused in a June 2024 Newhall murder has been pushed back after a defense motion seeking more time, according to court…

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