Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article County preservation plan draws fire in Castaic  
The proposed Significant Ecological Area for unincorporated land in L.A. County is in solid green, while the checkered green denotes the proposed SEA in incorporated cities. The yellow refers to existing SEAs. Courtesy

County preservation plan draws fire in Castaic  

The L.A. County Regional Planning Department’s efforts to redraw boundaries to protect open spaces and wildlife habitats drew concern from residents at Wednesday’s Castaic Area Town Council meeting.   The county’s efforts prompted confusion about what would…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’
Children participate in life-size foosball during Senses: "Honey, I Shrunk Senses" on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’

Everything was larger than life during Senses: "Honey, I Shrunk Senses" on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Based off of the Walt Disney Pictures movie, "Honey, I…

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Read more about the article Plea goes out to keep dogs running 
Shyla, a mixed breed dog listed on the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center's urgent list, with a 72 hour plea, during a West Ranch High School track and field "Run with Dogs" event in May. Courtesy image.

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed…

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Read more about the article Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation President and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Marlee Lauffer infront of the patient tower, which she helped lead fundraising efforts for, Tuesday June 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to…

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Read more about the article US official: Israel, Hezbollah agree to Lebanon ceasefire 

US official: Israel, Hezbollah agree to Lebanon ceasefire 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  A U.S. official said Friday that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with terrorist group Hezbollah, following an intense flare-up in fighting overnight in Lebanon.  An Israeli military spokesman has since indicated that…

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Read more about the article ‘Billionaires tax’ qualified for ballot: What to know  
Dave Regan speaks to the SEIU-UHW Leadership Assembly in 2013. Photo by Steve Yeater courtesy of SEIU-UHW

‘Billionaires tax’ qualified for ballot: What to know  

By Kristen Hwang CalMatters Writer  A union wants California’s billionaires to rescue the state’s health care system. The billionaires have other ideas.   On Wednesday, an initiative to tax the state’s wealthiest residents qualified…

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Read more about the article Public’s help sought finding armed man 
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Public’s help sought finding armed man 

A man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on Thursday evening remains outstanding as of Friday and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials are requesting the public’s assistance for leads into…

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Read more about the article Chamber announces Black Business Month celebration 
A sign directs attendees to the 2024 Black Business Month Celebration Wednesday night at the California Institue of the Arts on Aug. 7, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Chamber announces Black Business Month celebration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, honoring the resilience, innovation and impact of Black entrepreneurs across the Santa Clarita Valley.   This year's celebration is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia.  "A year into serving as chair of the Black Business Council, I am deeply grateful to bring our community together once again for this special celebration," Tamara Pickering, chair of the Black Business Council, said in a chamber news release. "Every…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s McAfee, SCCS’s Waldron earn all-CIF softball honors 
Castaic’s sophomore first baseman Tatum McAfee awaiting the pitch during a game against the Grizzlies at Castaic High School at Castaic High School on April. 27, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Castaic’s McAfee, SCCS’s Waldron earn all-CIF softball honors 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section has released its all-CIF honors for the 2026 high school softball season with Castaic’s Tatum McAfee and Santa Clarita Christian’s Presley Waldron as the lone…

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Read more about the article CIF-SS releases baseball honors with multiple SCV selections  
Golden Valley’s Sean Charlie Butts (23) pitches the ball to South El Monte on Friday, May 22, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

CIF-SS releases baseball honors with multiple SCV selections  

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section has released its all-CIF honors for the 2026 high school baseball season, with eight Santa Clarita Valley players earning their selection across multiple divisions.   The following were recognized in their respective divisions:   Division…

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Read more about the article Shadowbox plan receives 1-year extension 
Erika Iverson, right, associate planner with the city of Santa Clarita goes over the plans for the 93-acre, Shadowbox Studios project site located near the corner of Railroad Avenue and 13th Street in Newhall in February. 022123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Shadowbox plan receives 1-year extension 

The city of Santa Clarita granted a developer another year for the entitlements on a 93-acre property in Placerita Canyon, nearly three years after the Santa Clarita City Council approved the plans for a potential billion-dollar soundstage…

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Read more about the article City, county to host Fire Safety Day 
Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county to host Fire Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets…

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Read more about the article Castaic council questions Entrada North plans  
The town council had reviewed the project because a little over half the homes are proposed to be in Castaic’s Community Standards District, the southern border of the Valencia Commerce Center, which is also part of the standards district despite the Valencia moniker.

Castaic council questions Entrada North plans  

The Castaic Area Town Council heard a presentation Wednesday on a FivePoint housing development called Entrada North, a plan for 1,150 homes west of The Old Road and south of State Route…

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