Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Mussolini Visits Saugus & a Big ol’ Randy Wicks’ Cartoon 
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The Time Ranger | Mussolini Visits Saugus & a Big ol’ Randy Wicks’ Cartoon 

Thank goodness, as fellow saddlepal John Duarte points out, that, “… time, like your uncle, is relative.” It can’t be May already. Wasn’t January just 20 minutes ago? This morning, we’ve a most interesting adventure ahead,…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | My roof looks fine, but … 
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Robert Lamoureux | My roof looks fine, but … 

Question: Robert, thank you for everything you do to educate homeowners with repairs to their homes. In a recent article you mentioned that your 33-year-old roof finally needs repairs/replacement. I live in the Valencia area, and my house has a cement shingle roof. The roof is about 25 years old without any leaks. My question is what the average lifespan of this type of roof is. Also, would you suggest that I have the roof inspected this summer even though I do not have any leaks?  Thanks for your expertise.   — Steve C.  Answer: Steve, thank you for being a loyal reader of the Signal. It all depends on the type of roof that was installed. The one I was alluding to is a concrete roof, with the underlayment. The underlayment is what fails in these types of…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School names Chris Spann as new girls’ basketball head coach  
Photo courtesy of Chris Spann. Spann was recently been named as the girls' basketball head coach at Saugus High School but has since turned down the role.

Saugus High School names Chris Spann as new girls’ basketball head coach  

Saugus High School has named Chris Spann as the new head coach for the girls’ basketball team following the departure of Anthony Falasca, according to a statement sent to The…

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Read more about the article SCV Water officially unveils new PFAS treatment plant  
Pumps attached to the SCV Water Agency's T&U Wells Treatment Facility on April 29, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

SCV Water officially unveils new PFAS treatment plant  

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency cut the ribbon on its fourth PFAS treatment plant Wednesday, bringing the number of local wells brought back into production since 2020 up to…

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Read more about the article Council members discuss tax measure, housing bills  
From left, Masis Hagobian, City Manager Ken Striplin, Councilwoman Marsha McLean and Councilman Jason Gibbs meet to discuss recommendations from the Legislative Committee. Perry Smith/The Signal

Council members discuss tax measure, housing bills  

The Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee made a few recommendations for the council on rules and regulations that could impact Santa Clarita.  Masis Hagobian, the city’s intergovernmental relations officer, presented recommendations on…

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Read more about the article DOJ probing DC gala shooting suspect’s alleged tie to activist network 
(L-R) U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assistant Director Darren Cox at a press conference on the weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, at the Justice Department in Washington on April 27, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

DOJ probing DC gala shooting suspect’s alleged tie to activist network 

By Janice Hisle and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers  Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on April 25, allegedly participated in an activist movement called the “Wide Awakes,” authorities said.  Federal…

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Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending shutdown 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown after 11 weeks.  The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days since Feb. 14, resulting…

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Read more about the article Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU 
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.

Trump announces 25% tariff on cars, trucks from EU 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, saying the policy will go…

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Read more about the article City celebrates Dia de los Niños 
Nurse and local children’s author Paola Lopez reads her bilingual book titled “Now we go to Sleep” during Story Time at the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Dia de los Niños celebration at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City celebrates Dia de los Niños 

Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración  was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch.   In celebration with…

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Walsma appointed to HMNH board of directors 

News release  Dr. Kelly Walsma, who is board certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care medicine, was recently appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors, the hospital announced in a news release. …

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Read more about the article SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week 
Children play in the Santa Clarita Valley International School outdoor space while wearing headphones to celebrate Neurodiversity Spirit Week during the silent disco on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Castaic, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week 

Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic.   To further that message to its students and the community,  the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball clinches second-consecutive league title  
Centurions’ Taliya Mata (52) throwing a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Grizzlies at Saugus High School on April. 30, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Saugus softball clinches second-consecutive league title  

Cents win back-to-back league titles, and scores from around the Foothill League   On a day when Saugus High School celebrated its seniors, the Centurions made it a memorable one, as the program achieved its 15th softball Foothill League…

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Read more about the article Saugus captures doubles win, Hart’s Nixon Liescheidt takes singles in Foothill League finals  
Hart singles player Nixon Liescheidt returns the ball during the Foothill League Finals at the Paseo Club on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus captures doubles win, Hart’s Nixon Liescheidt takes singles in Foothill League finals  

The West Ranch Wildcats may have claimed the Foothill League tennis title, but it was the Saugus doubles’ pairing in Grant Schlotfelt and Joaquin Veizaga and Hart’s singles’ playerNixon Liescheidt who took their respective wins in the Foothill…

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