Read more about the article Canyon boys’ volleyball secures four-set win over West Ranch  
Canyon celebrates a point against West Ranch during the first set of Thursday's game at Canyon High School on March 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon boys’ volleyball secures four-set win over West Ranch  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League The Canyon boys’ volleyball team secured their seventh Foothill League win of the season after a four-set victory, 20-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-22, over the…

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Read more about the article Castaic baseball wins at home over Vasquez  
Coyotes’ pitcher Nathan Dudra pitching during the sixth inning of a non-league contest against the Vasquez Mustangs at Castaic High School on Apr. 20, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.

Castaic baseball wins at home over Vasquez  

After a loss to the Vikings in Castaic’s last Foothill League contest, the Coyotes won five straight games including a 5-2 victory over the Vasquez Mustangs on Tuesday for the team’s…

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Newhall School District personnel recognized with California School Administrators awards 

Newhall School District personnel were recognized during Tuesday’s governing board meeting last week, for being named 2025-26 Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators Award recipients.   The award recognizes students, administrators and community organizations for their…

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Read more about the article FBI investigating reports of deaths, disappearances of US scientists 
An FBI agent at the Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

FBI investigating reports of deaths, disappearances of US scientists 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The FBI said it is leading federal efforts to investigate potential connections in reports of dead or missing U.S. scientists in recent years, coming days after President…

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FBI: Street gang dismantled, $20M worth of drugs seized in Operation Sweet Silence 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  FBI officials and partners have carried out what they call a “violent gang takedown” in Columbus, Georgia, as part of Operation Sweet Silence, which has resulted…

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Trump says Iran will come to negotiation with US after Tehran rebuff 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he believes Iran will eventually return to negotiations, after Iranian officials said they would not participate in talks due to the U.S. naval blockade…

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Review: Class of Alzheimer’s drugs has no ‘meaningful effect’  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   A class of Alzheimer’s drugs that have only been available for several years did not appear to have any “clinically meaningful effects,” according to a new…

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Read more about the article Man identified in 14 freeway incident  
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Man identified in 14 freeway incident  

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was found unresponsive in a vehicle facing sideways in the HOV lane on the southbound State Route 14 north of Via…

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Read more about the article Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival 
Bill Schonhorst poses with his chuckwagon at the 30th annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival 

Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend.  A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today.  “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the…

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The Next Frontier of Being Found: How Businesses Are Getting Recommended by AI Before Anyone Asks

The way people find things is changing again. Not long ago, the shift from printed directories to search engines transformed how businesses needed to be visible. A website, keywords, and…

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Read more about the article City committee to take another look at budget
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste recognizes each of the students during the Sister Cities Matsudo Delegation Welcome and Youth Exchange at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City committee to take another look at budget

The Santa Clarita City Council’s Budget Committee is meeting Tuesday to discuss an update on the city’s spending plan for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.  The Santa…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country man pleads guilty to federal charges in crime tourism case 
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Canyon Country man pleads guilty to federal charges in crime tourism case 

News release  LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man pleaded guilty Monday to federal criminal charges, including facilitating a crime tourism group of South Americans and other individuals who committed burglaries and…

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Read more about the article Genovese tosses complete game in Valencia’s win over West Ranch  
Valencia sophomore right-hander Steve Genovese (22) pitching during a Foothill League game against the Wildcats at West Ranch High School on Apr. 17, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Genovese tosses complete game in Valencia’s win over West Ranch  

Steve Genovese is only a sophomore at Valencia High School, but Vikings head coach Tim Pennell believes he is “something truly special” after the right-hander tossed a complete-game shutout in a 6-0 win…

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Read more about the article US has turned around 27 ships at Strait of Hormuz since blockade 
Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)

US has turned around 27 ships at Strait of Hormuz since blockade 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The United States has rejected 27 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz since beginning its blockade in the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central…

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Read more about the article LASD arrests suspect in alleged assault at Whole Foods 
Jared Estrada was arrested Monday in connection with allegations made last month, according to an LASD source.

LASD arrests suspect in alleged assault at Whole Foods 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials have arrested a man they believed to be responsible for a sexual assault reported inside the Whole Foods Market in Valencia last month.  Using security footage and testimony…

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