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Man gets 9 years for shooting off-duty cop
The third of three defendants accused in the April 21, 2024, shooting of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer in Valencia took a plea deal Tuesday, according to L.A. County…
Tevene Brubaker (front) and Robert Cortez (back) prepare bagel orders during the soft launch of The Lucky Cup coffee business at Hart High on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop
Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School for about four years. The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out…
Courtesy photo of Meagan Humphries.
Castaic’s Humphries breaks collegiate records
Castaic’s Meagan Humphries is a long way from home at the University of Illinois. But for the Coyotes’ alum, Illinois is finally starting to feel like home after she broke the women’s…
7 local schools named California Distinguished Schools
Seven schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were among the 408 junior high and high schools named as a 2026 California Distinguished School by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, according to a California…
Saugus shooting guard Jasmine Garcia (14) shoots the ball during the third quarter of the first round of the CIF State playoff game against Lincoln at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus girls’ basketball falls in regional finals to St. Joseph
The 2025-26 season is a year to remember for the Saugus Centurions. After winning the program’s first-ever state playoff games in the California Interscholastic Federation Division 2 bracket, the Centurions…
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Sheriff’s Department says it’s maintaining elevated readiness after FBI alert
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department released a statement Wednesday saying it’s maintaining elevated readiness after the FBI told California police agencies Iran could retaliate against the U.S. for its recent strikes on Iran by attacking the West Coast with drones. A news release from Sheriff…
County report: Homeless mortality rate decreases
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has released its seventh annual report on mortality among people who are homeless in Los Angeles County, showing a reduction in deaths in 2024…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (left) joins Lucy Jones (center), the 5th District's Woman of the Year honoree, and Regina Smith, president of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, at the 40th Annual Women of the Year Luncheon. Photo: David Franco/L.A. County.
Barger honors Lucy Jones as 5th District Woman of the Year
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger this week honored renowned seismologist and public safety advocate Lucy Jones as the 5th District’s Woman of the Year during the Los Angeles County Board…
West Ranch opposite hitter Jake Douphner (11) puts the ball over the net during the second set of Tuesday's game against Golden Valley at Golden Valley High School on March 10, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch wins in five-set thriller over Golden Valley
After winning the first two sets over the Golden Valley Grizzlies, the West Ranch Wildcats looked poised to come away with the straight-set sweep on the road. But after the Wildcats dropped the…
File photo of the Saugus Union School District.
Rosedell Elementary honored for inclusion program
News release The California Advisory Commission on Special Education has announced that Rosedell Elementary School was the recipient of the 2026 ACSE Impact Award, according to a news release from the Saugus Union School District. Specifically, Rosedell was named…
Ed Solis, Robert Cruz and Maddy Gonzalez were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.
Santa Clarita Dodger Day set for June 6 vs. Angels
News release Santa Clarita Dodger Day is back: The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets, which are now on sale, for the 47th annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day. This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 6, at 7:10 p.m. …
West Ranch pitcher Gretchen Roen (6) throws a pitch during the third inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
2026 softball season preview
The high school softball season has begun in the Santa Clarita Valley, and for many teams, the road to winning their respective league title is underway as many are poised…
Saugus singles player Grant Schlotfelt returns the ball against Hart during Tuesday's match at Saugus High School on March 10, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus boys’ tennis secures narrow win over Hart
The Saugus boys’ tennis team secured its third win of the Foothill League season on Tuesday over the Hart Hawks, 10-8, and fifth overall win of the regular season. In singles play, the Hawks (1-4, 1-3) and Centurions (5-3,…
Ukraine sending anti-drone teams to 3 Middle Eastern countries
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Kyiv has sent specialists to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to help them combat Iranian drone attacks. …
A Thai ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026. Courtesy photo from Royal Thai Navy.
3 ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran attacks escalate
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Three commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz overnight as Iran ramped up regional attacks, U.K. maritime officials said on Wednesday, with…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), joined by other Senate Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Thune: ‘Votes aren’t there’ for Trump-backed move to pass SAVE Act
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said on Tuesday that he’s counted votes in the upper chamber and concluded there aren’t enough to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act by employing the so-called…
Taste of the Town set for May 3
News release Taste of the Town, a fundraiser for Child & Family Center, returns 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at a “new” location in Valencia. Child & Family Center invites the community to experience an…
From left: Matt Nelson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley; Caila Graham; Rayna Arevalos-Paredes; Isabella Nelson; Matthew Morales; and Amy Wiese, community health manager for Kaiser Permanente. Courtesy photo.
Kaiser awards $10K grant to SCV Boys & Girls Club
News release Kaiser Permanente recently presented a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, the health care organization announced in a…
The Guitar Alliance, a local volunteer group of teachers, students and Elk members, performed throughout the luncheon. Courtesy photo.
Elks Lodge hosts luncheon for veterans
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge hosted a veterans luncheon recently with almost 80 guests, comprised of approximately 45 veterans who enjoyed a complimentary meal and dessert. The Feb. 7 afternoon featured heartfelt presentations and camaraderie, said a news release from the Elks. …
The "tombstone," the center part of the St. Francis Dam, was left standing after the dam failed on March 12, 1928. Courtesy photo.
St. Francis Dam site tour set for May 16
News release This year’s tour of the site of the 1928 failure of the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and tickets are available. The tour…