Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Bowman High School students ‘Get Real’ at JCI event 
Juliette Jamjian helps a Bowman High School student at the "bank" at the JCI Santa Clarita's "Get Real: Adulting 101" financial literacy event at Child & Family Center in Canyon Country, Calif., Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Bowman High School students ‘Get Real’ at JCI event 

Bowman High School got an opportunity to learn about adulthood during JCI Santa Clarita’s seventh “Get Real: Adulting 101” financial literacy event at Child & Family Center on Wednesday morning.  About 70 students were able to walk around…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball falls in extra innings to Camarillo
Hart pitcher Malachi Wobrock (7) pitches the ball during a game against Camarillo on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Hart High. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart baseball falls in extra innings to Camarillo

It took the game between the Hart Hawks and Camarillo Scorpions to be decided in extra innings for a winner after the teams were tied at one apiece after seven.   The Scorpions secured the…

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Read more about the article DA declines assault charge, pursues petty theft  
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DA declines assault charge, pursues petty theft  

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday it rejected a case filing from the county Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit involving a man accused of sexually assaulting a teen in January.   Sgt.…

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Read more about the article Acton actor, animal advocate accused of kidnapping 
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Acton actor, animal advocate accused of kidnapping 

Federal prosecutors have charged an Acton actor and animal-welfare advocate with the attempted kidnapping of a former employee who previously won a $6.7 million wrongful-termination judgment against him, according to a federal complaint filed this…

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Read more about the article Schiavo introduces bill to protect whistleblowers, end illegal data harvesting 
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Schiavo introduces bill to protect whistleblowers, end illegal data harvesting 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the introduction of the Whistleblower Protection and Privacy Act (Assembly Bill 2021), according to a news release from the assemblywoman’s office.   The legislation, introduced in partnership…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s Darrell Davis to step down at the end of season  
The Castaic High School baseball head coach Darrell Davis lifts the CIF Southern Regional Championship plaque after the Coyotes defeated Ganesha 7-6 at Castaic High School on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Castaic’s Darrell Davis to step down at the end of season  

After five seasons at the helm of the Castaic baseball program, head coach Darrell Davis has announced he will step down at the end of the 2026 season.   Davis, who’s planning to move out of state and…

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Read more about the article Rancho Pico students earn top honors in MathCounts 
The first-place MathCounts team from Rancho Pico Junior High School included Lilliana Jun, Christopher Lew, Hope Shu and Pradyun Theerthala. Courtesy photo.

Rancho Pico students earn top honors in MathCounts 

News release  Rancho Pico Junior High School earned top honors at the San Fernando Valley MathCounts competition, taking first place among 21 schools and 220 competitors on Saturday, Feb. 7, at California State…

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Read more about the article ‘Frozen’ the musical is coming to Saugus High School 

‘Frozen’ the musical is coming to Saugus High School 

Saugus High School’s theater group is scheduled to perform its spring musical “Frozen” on March 26-28 and April 2-4.  Doors open each night at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. at The Forum, on the Saugus High campus, 21900 Centurion Way.  Gina…

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Read more about the article Photos: SCV Man, Woman of the Year Nominee Party
Members of the nonprofits and the nominees listen to the program during the Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the year 2026 Nominee Presentation Party at the SCV Senior Center on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV Man, Woman of the Year Nominee Party

The Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year 2026 Nominee Presentation Party took place at the SCV Senior Center on Wednesday. The 31 nominees — 14 men and…

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Read more about the article Valladares bill would ensure buffer between schools and rehab facilities 
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Valladares bill would ensure buffer between schools and rehab facilities 

News release  State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has introduced Senate Bill 1060, legislation that would establish a statewide standard requiring large residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities to be located at least 1,000 feet away from public or…

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Read more about the article Dixon Center’s fundraiser is the healthiest catch 
Mike Fisher and Gloria Mercado-Fortine work to ensure a smooth event during the inaugural Dixon Health Center Crab Fest at the Elks Lodge No. 2379 in Canyon Country on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Dixon Center’s fundraiser is the healthiest catch 

Breaking a leg, the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center hosted its first-ever Crab Fest at the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 on Saturday.   More than 300 pounds of crab were purchased for attendees to enjoy an…

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Read more about the article Valladares announces legislative package  
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Valladares announces legislative package  

News release  State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has introduced an affordability-focused legislative package aiming to bring meaningful relief for families and small businesses struggling under the weight of California’s affordability crisis, according to a news release from the senator’s office. …

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Tip-a-Cop’ at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Justin Miyahira (facial hair, back), a Search and Rescue volunteer, Lindsay Kautiainen (blue shirt, center), a Special Olympian, and Taran Semerdijian (plaid shirt, front), a server at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, at the Special Olympics Southern California's "Tip-a-Cop" at Lazy Dog in Valencia, Calif., Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: ‘Tip-a-Cop’ at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

The Special Olympics Southern California Region 2 - Santa Clarita Valley hosted a "Tip-a-Cop" event with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Valencia…

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Read more about the article Trump announces he’s replacing Noem as DHS chief 
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 3, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump announces he’s replacing Noem as DHS chief 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he is replacing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., in a move that will go into…

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Read more about the article ‘One Story One City’ returns with ‘The Music Shop’ 
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‘One Story One City’ returns with ‘The Music Shop’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library has announced this year’s One Story One City selection: “The Music Shop,” by Rachel Joyce.   Set in 1988, the novel follows a record shop owner with a rare gift…

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Read more about the article SCAA to debut ‘Vessels’ showing this weekend 
"You Are the Potter" by Gloria Locke.

SCAA to debut ‘Vessels’ showing this weekend 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is presenting a show of work from 21 local artists through baskets, boxes, sculpture, gourds, and other unique presentations in all media starting this weekend, as the SCAA explores “the…

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