Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Crescenta Valley downs Saugus girls’ basketball in Division 2 title game 
Saugus senior guard EvaMarie Rios looking for an open pass during the CIF-SS Division 2 Championship game against the Crescenta Valley Falcons at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Feb 27, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Crescenta Valley downs Saugus girls’ basketball in Division 2 title game 

Friday night’s Division 2 championship game was a night that the Saugus Centurions wished they could have back.   Following a 6-0 scoring run to open the game, the Centurions shot 5-for-28 from the field for the rest…

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Read more about the article US, Israel strike Iran after nuclear talks collapse 

US, Israel strike Iran after nuclear talks collapse 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran early Saturday after a third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough.  President Donald…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Pre-Antifa & The Murder of Beautiful ‘Town Tart,’ Mary Logan 
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The Time Ranger | Pre-Antifa & The Murder of Beautiful ‘Town Tart,’ Mary Logan 

This fine Signal Saturday morn, amen boy howdy, do we have a swell trek ahead.  We’ll investigate an amazing tale of being shanghaied and a wild hunt for Hell’s Angels hiding in the chaparral. (For you new Time Ranger saddlepals unfamiliar…

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Read more about the article LASD investigating report of inappropriate touching by teacher 
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LASD investigating report of inappropriate touching by teacher 

An allegation made against a local teacher of sexual battery on a student at a junior high school remains under active investigation, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department official.   The report involves several incidents that took place during a three-month period, according to the mother of the…

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Read more about the article Suicide data reflects worrying impact on older demographic 
Oak Tree Gun Club Chief Operating Officer Betsy James and Owner Jim Mitchell listen to mental health service providers discuss suicide prevention on Dec. 21, 2017. Gina Ender/ The Signal

Suicide data reflects worrying impact on older demographic 

Mental health professionals and local advocates held their monthly virtual meeting to brainstorm on plans and strategies Thursday to reduce self-harm and suicides, amid reports that such incidents are again…

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Read more about the article Saugus district provides student forecast 
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Saugus district provides student forecast 

Student enrollment projections were provided in a presentation during a recent Saugus Union School District governing board meeting and findings showed that in 2025 the district saw the lowest kindergarten student enrollment in recent years.   According to the presentation given by David Kaitz from Davis Demographics the…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School students celebrate Lunar New Year with festival 
Dancers with the Santa Clarita Chinese Fusion Dance Group performing at the Lunar New Year Festival at Saugus High School on Feb. 20, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Saugus High School students celebrate Lunar New Year with festival 

Saugus High School’s Lunar New Year Festival is only three years old, but for some students, it’s already become an event that’s helped to define their high school experience.  That’s because the festival – a showcase…

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Read more about the article Barger expresses support for investigation into county sex abuse claims fraud 
Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger delivers her speech at the renaming ceremony of the Castaic Sports Complex in honor of Deputy Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger expresses support for investigation into county sex abuse claims fraud 

Los Angeles County Counsel announced it’s launching an investigation into Downtown L.A. Law Group, among others, for potential fraudulent sexual abuse claims against the county, according to an L.A. County news release.   The claims are…

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Read more about the article Bill Clinton: ‘I had no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes 
According to the Bill Clinton Library, this photograph was taken by White House photographer Ralph Alswang on Sept. 29, 1993. After the then-president delivered remarks at a donors’ event, Epstein and Maxwell were shown speaking with Clinton. Photo: Bill Clinton Library

Bill Clinton: ‘I had no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Former President Bill Clinton told federal lawmakers on Friday that he did not know about crimes carried out by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “My brief…

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Read more about the article How organized activists use new tech, old tactics to disrupt ICE  
People join a march to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Washington on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

How organized activists use new tech, old tactics to disrupt ICE  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  A dark-colored SUV without a front license plate rolls through a neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota, putting civilian activists on high alert.   They know their targets — Immigration…

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Read more about the article Fontenette steps down as head coach of Valencia boys’ basketball, Bedgood named as interim 
Valencia varsity head coach Greg Fontenette, pictured far right, speaking during a Media Day. Fontenette announced Thursday evening he has stepped down as the head coach of the Vikings. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo

Fontenette steps down as head coach of Valencia boys’ basketball, Bedgood named as interim 

After two years overseeing the Valencia boys’ basketball program, Greg Fontenette has stepped down as the head coach, and Bill Bedgood has been named the interim coach, according to Valencia High School Principal Kullen Welch.  …

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Read more about the article West Ranch softball opens season with win over Harvard-Westlake 
West Ranch's Juliette Merrilees (10) slides to home plate during the second inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch softball opens season with win over Harvard-Westlake 

In the Wildcats’ season opener, West Ranch fell behind in the first inning after the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines of Studio City scored two runs to take a 2-0 lead.   But after the Wildcats scored six…

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Read more about the article SCVi Charter School hosts events ahead of enrollment lottery 

SCVi Charter School hosts events ahead of enrollment lottery 

News release   SCVi Charter School, the founding campus of the iLEAD Schools network, is hosting a series of informational events for prospective families as the deadline for the 2026-27 school year enrollment…

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