Senate approves $70B budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   The U.S. Senate voted early on Thursday to advance a $70 billion funding blueprint for immigration enforcement agencies, moving Republicans a step closer to unlocking a party-line bill to fund…

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Trump directs Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ mine-laying boats in Hormuz Strait 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Thursday said he authorized the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz in a…

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Friday Night Flickers makes comeback, hosting logo contest 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is holding a logo contest for the re-launch of its popular “Friday Night Flickers” program. This logo will be used on tickets, posters and other promotional items…

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Read more about the article SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  
The SCV Potters Group is holding its annual SCV Abandoned Art Project, starting Friday and ending at the SCV Potters Spring Sale on May 2. Courtesy photo.

SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  

News release  Keep your eyes open because you may just stumble upon a hidden piece of pottery somewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley. These pieces aren’t lost; they’ve been intentionally placed by the SCV Potters Group…

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Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Charade’ 
Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Charade’ 

By Signal Staff  Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”   The film has earned a 94% “fresh” rating from…

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Read more about the article City to celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ 
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Central Park. Courtesy photo.

City to celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at…

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Read more about the article Spring Art Festival on Sunday  
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. This free one-day event provides an opportunity to sip local wine, listen to live music, stroll the gardens full of local art and meet the artists. This file photo from last year’s event shows a dedicated wall of artist Paula Bradley's work on display at Le Chene on April 27, 2025. Signal file photo.

Spring Art Festival on Sunday  

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway,…

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Jason Gibbs | Celebrating Stories, Culture and Community at Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros 

Each year, communities across the country come together to celebrate a day that honors two of the most powerful forces in a child’s life: imagination and education. Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros is…

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Read more about the article Saugus district to hold community chats with new superintendent  
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Saugus district to hold community chats with new superintendent  

The public is invited to meet the Saugus Union School District’s new superintendent in a series of chats on Thursday held at both the district office and at West Creek Academy.   Governing board President Matthew Watson…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita man reported missing 
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Santa Clarita man reported missing 

A 25-year-old Santa Clarita man was last seen in Sylmar on Wednesday morning, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to locate him, according to an LASD Nixle alert.   Daniel Alejandro Rios was…

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Read more about the article Judge sides with city in Wiley Canyon dispute 
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Judge sides with city in Wiley Canyon dispute 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge sided with the city of Santa Clarita in a fight with residents over the Wiley Canyon development, but he left 30 days for the plaintiff to amend its…

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Read more about the article SCV Water invites community to ribbon cutting for PFAS treatment project 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water invites community to ribbon cutting for PFAS treatment project 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, to celebrate the completion of the T&U Wells and Saugus 1 & 2 Wells…

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Read more about the article Trinity boys’ volleyball wins first-ever Heritage League title  
Trinity middle blocker Zane Solomon (21) puts the ball over the net during the first set of Tuesday's game against Castaic at The Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Trinity boys’ volleyball wins first-ever Heritage League title  

For the first time in Trinity boys’ volleyball history, the Knights are champions of the Heritage League following a four-set win, 25-17, 22-25, 25-11, 25-13, over the Vasquez Mustangs on Monday.  …

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Read more about the article Motorcycle down on I-5 
The CHP and L.A. County Fire Department respond to a motorcycle down call on the I-5 near Hasley Canyon Road on April 22, 2026. Kamryn Martell/ The Signal

Motorcycle down on I-5 

A motorcycle driver sustained moderate to major injuries in a collision on Wednesday afternoon on the southbound side of Interstate 5 in Castaic, according to a California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office spokesman.   Reports of a motorcycle down were received at approximately 1:15…

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