Food Pantry names Peter Warda as executive director 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced the appointment of Peter Warda as executive director. Warda, who has been serving as interim executive director since February, will now continue to lead the organization in its mission…

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Read more about the article Girl airlifted, man arrested on suspicion of DUI and child endangerment  
Aftermath of a single vehicle into a pole crash that resulted in at least two people transported to the hospital, including a girl approximately 7 years of age. Screenshot from courtesy video of Dillon Foster.

Girl airlifted, man arrested on suspicion of DUI and child endangerment  

A girl estimated to be 7 years old was airlifted to a hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Sierra Highway on Tuesday evening, and the driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under…

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Honda Outboard Motor Guide: Find the Right HP, Shaft & Prop Without the Guesswork 

Shopping for an outboard sounds simple until you realize how many bad purchases start with a good intention. A buyer picks a motor that looks right on paper, installs it, and then wonders why…

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Read more about the article Local kindergartener recognized by Supervisor Barger in bookmark art contest 
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Local kindergartener recognized by Supervisor Barger in bookmark art contest 

A local kindergartener was recognized for her artwork in the 46th annual Los Angeles County Bookmark Contest last week by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.   Hosted by the L.A. County Library, the competition allows children in grades K-12 who live within the…

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Read more about the article Store assault prompts warning from victim  
The suspect is described as a male in his 30s with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 6 feet, 1 inches tall and weighing around 220 pounds. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a denim shirt and jeans. Courtesy

Store assault prompts warning from victim  

An alleged evening-time sexual assault at a popular Valencia grocery store last week prompted a warning from the victim about situational awareness, especially for someone who may feel vulnerable.  The…

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Read more about the article Oil cleanup to enter 6th month  
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Oil cleanup to enter 6th month  

The bill is continuing to add up for a cleanup operation near Castaic that’s now entered its sixth month, according to a state official.  A command center east of San Martinez Grande Canyon Road, north of…

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Read more about the article Judge holds Newhall murder suspects to answer 
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

Judge holds Newhall murder suspects to answer 

L.A. County Superior Court Judge David Stuart held two defendants to answer in a June 2024 murder outside Valencia Liquor in Newhall.  Omar Garcia Ramirez and Jose Corona Duarte are…

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Read more about the article County denies appeal for Northlake; project moves ahead 
The public hearing notice involved a development of 3,150 homes on nearly 800 acres east of Interstate 5, west of Castaic Lake and north of Castaic.

County denies appeal for Northlake; project moves ahead 

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved Northlake at an appeal, after hearing from the developer about the “environmentally superior” revise of the decades-old plan, despite the concerns of several environmentalist groups…

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Read more about the article ‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’: Annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk at Central Park 
Approximately 700 people join the annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk to bring awareness and raise funds for children and families facing cancer on Saturday March 28, 2026 at Central Park. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’: Annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk at Central Park 

Soon to be five-year-old Aaron Deleon, was just 14 months old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.   The diagnosis for the child was “a numbing and surreal feeling. We had never experienced or had any familiarity with childhood cancer,” his father,…

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Read more about the article City introduces hydrogen fuel cell public transit buses  
The new buses were delivered earlier this month. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita's Transit Division.

City introduces hydrogen fuel cell public transit buses  

The city of Santa Clarita’s Transit Division is slowly making the change from compressed natural gases, or CNG, to hydrogen fuel cell buses, hoping the entire fleet will have zero emissions by the year 2040.  The Transit Division received seven buses earlier this…

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Read more about the article Canyon’s offense explodes for 18 runs in home win over de Toledo  
Canyon pitcher William Peck (33) throws a pitch during Thursday's game against Trinity at Canyon High School on March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo

Canyon’s offense explodes for 18 runs in home win over de Toledo  

Following a series loss to the West Ranch Wildcats, the Canyon Cowboys bounced back on Monday with an 18-0 win over the visiting de Toledo Jaguars of West Hills and secured their seventh win of the season. …

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Read more about the article Cedarcreek’s Edible Flex Lab garden and kitchen wins award for innovation 
Cedarcreek Elementary School Principal Merly Soni prepares to cut the ribbon during the Oct. 24 celebration. Courtesy photo

Cedarcreek’s Edible Flex Lab garden and kitchen wins award for innovation 

Cedarcreek Elementary School’s Edible School Yard and Flex Lab has won one of the Association for Learning Environment’s 2026 awards for innovation.  The innovation award is given to learning environment projects that take an original approach to “educational delivery in technology,…

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The Funnels Guys Review – Are They The Best GoHighLevel Consultants?

Most people don’t realise this until it’s too late—but GoHighLevel is only as good as the person setting it up.  Get it right, and it becomes the backbone of your business. Get it wrong, and it’s just another confusing…

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Read more about the article People weigh in on climbing gas prices as they hit $6 a gallon 
Cars pump their gas at ConservFuel in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, March 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

People weigh in on climbing gas prices as they hit $6 a gallon 

Leea Jankowski, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, said she has seen a $20 increase when filling up her Jeep Cherokee tank — calling it painful to witness.  People may be wondering why gas prices are getting higher.  …

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Read more about the article Newsom signs order requiring AI companies to prevent misuse 
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Newsom signs order requiring AI companies to prevent misuse 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state to implement policies to prevent the misuse of their technology.  The order…

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Trump Hails ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks, Threatens Major Escalation If Tehran Rejects Deal 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran—both direct and indirect—are ongoing and making “very good” progress, and urged Tehran to take the deal or face…

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