Read more about the article More housing proposed for former speedway, swap meet 
A sign at the site of the Saugus Speedway touts the Santa Clarita Swap Meet, which still meets there twice a week. Dan Watson/The Signal

More housing proposed for former speedway, swap meet 

The developer of the former home of the Saugus Speedway is set to take at least another lap through City Hall, with a new plan to replace the warehouse portion of the plan with more housing. …

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Read more about the article Saugus Cafe lawsuit returns to LA County courthouse 
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus Cafe lawsuit returns to LA County courthouse 

A federal judge ruled that a family claiming it’s getting cheated out of its restaurant business can pursue its lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, in a motion issued Friday.  An ongoing dispute between the…

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Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of vandalism, criminal threats 

A 23-year-old Castaic woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats and vandalism after she was accused of slashing her boyfriend’s tires with a knife on the 28200 block of Bockdale Avenue in Canyon Country on Friday…

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Melania Trump suggests ABC fire Kimmel over ‘hateful and violent rhetoric’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  First Lady Melania Trump suggested ABC should fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for “hateful and violent” comments that he made. Her statement came after a shooting…

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Read more about the article City brings goats in to help fire prevention 
Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita's Government social media page.

City brings goats in to help fire prevention 

Approximately 400 goats grazed through roughly 50 acres of brush at the Rivendale Open Space near Towsley Canyon Park over the course of mid-March to mid-April.  Jared Anderson, communications specialist for the city of Santa Clarita, said the reason…

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Read more about the article First twins born at Henry Mayo turn 50 
Sean and Sandia Hughes, the first twins born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, celebrate turning 50. Photo courtesy of Sandia Hughes.

First twins born at Henry Mayo turn 50 

Sandia and Sean Hughes were the first twins to be born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on April 24, 1976 – and this past week they celebrated their 50th birthday.  Growing up, Sean…

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Read more about the article Castaic baseball pulls off win in thriller over Hart 
Castaic’s Brandon Grzelkowska (2) hitting a line drive up the middle during a game against the Hawks at Hart High School on April. 24, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Castaic baseball pulls off win in thriller over Hart 

Castaic’s Darrell Davis had one goal in mind that he wanted his Coyotes to accomplish in the regular season in his final year – win a Foothill League title. And following a thrilling 9-8…

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Read more about the article Lacrosse playoff preview: 7 teams set to play in CIF first round  
Saugus attacker Alina DeWeber (46) runs with the ball during Wednesday's game against West Ranch at West Ranch High School on April 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lacrosse playoff preview: 7 teams set to play in CIF first round  

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released its postseason brackets for the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse championships with seven teams from the Santa Clarita Valley set to play in the first…

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Read more about the article Wildcats’ Sonnenberg, Valencia boys’ golf claim league titles in final round  
Tyler Sonnenberg of West Ranch tees off during the Foothill League boys’ golf tournament game four at the Sand Canyon Country Club on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Wildcats’ Sonnenberg, Valencia boys’ golf claim league titles in final round  

The final round of the boys’ golf Foothill League season featured a close finish in the individual standings as the difference between first place and fourth place was 13-strokes going…

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Read more about the article DC gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump 
The detained suspect, who allegedly fired several shots including one that hit a Secret Service agent, during the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026, in an image released by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social

DC gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump 

By Stacy Robinson & Jackson Richman Contributing Writers   WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has charged Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. …

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Read more about the article ‘Spice King’ arrested on suspicion of multiple charges 
Cameron Walker, a social media influencer who calls himself “Spice King,” was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges involving possession of a controlled substance and delaying arrest after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies attempted to contact him inside his residence on the 27900 block of Bridlewood Drive in Castaic on Sunday evening. Photo courtesy of Dillon Foster.

‘Spice King’ arrested on suspicion of multiple charges 

Cameron Walker, a social media influencer who calls himself “Spice King,” was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges involving possession of a controlled substance and delaying arrest after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Read more about the article Photos: Paper shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom
Oscar Ramirez sorts through the technology at the 3rd annual shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Paper shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom

The third annual paper shred and tech toss hosted by Racquel Wilder from Racquel Wilder Realty and Candace Hartshorn from Stress Free Mortgage was in full swing on Sunday afternoon…

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Read more about the article Inaccurate social media post draws attention to SCV after White House Correspondents Dinner shooting 
The detained suspect, who allegedly fired several shots including one that hit a Secret Service agent, during the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in Washington on April 25, 2026, in an image released by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social

Inaccurate social media post draws attention to SCV after White House Correspondents Dinner shooting 

A social media post from a woman who some believed to be a Santa Clarita Valley elementary school teacher drew national attention on Sunday after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents…

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Read more about the article Tesla catches fire in Castaic 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Tesla catches fire in Castaic 

The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Health Hazardous Materials Division was dispatched to a residential area after a Tesla caught fire on the 27800 block of Parker Road in Castaic on Saturday evening, according…

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Read more about the article It’s National Pickleball Month. Have You Joined in the Fun? 
Pickleball is generally easy for complete beginners to pick up. The gear is lighter and cheaper, the court is smaller and the ball moves more slowly. ©ADOBESTOCK

It’s National Pickleball Month. Have You Joined in the Fun? 

What started as a backyard pastime has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America — and Santa Clarita is no exception. In recognition of April as Pickleball Month, the…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10 
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Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10 

Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day with more than just a nice meal. Certainly don’t skimp on brunch or dinner, but add a special activity into the day to ensure it is a Mother’s Day she will…

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Read more about the article Castaic Care Shelter renamed after Santa Clarita Valley following ceremony 
Marcia Mayeda, director of the L.A. County Animal Care Foundation, left, and L.A. County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger at the unveiling of the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center's new name on April 25, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Castaic Care Shelter renamed after Santa Clarita Valley following ceremony 

The Castaic Care Center is now the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center, but other than that, it’s the same Castaic-based animal shelter and adoption center it’s always been.  City and county leaders, L.A. County’s Animal Care Foundation director, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies…

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