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Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns  

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic.  This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1…

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Read more about the article Pickup truck drives off bridge, one man transported 
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Pickup truck drives off bridge, one man transported 

A man in a white Chevy pickup truck was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after he was involved in a traffic collision and plunged off a bridge on the northbound side of…

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Read more about the article Softball playoff preview: 5 SCV teams to play CIF first round  
West Ranch second baseman Kara Carnes (88) throws the ball during the third inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Softball playoff preview: 5 SCV teams to play CIF first round  

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released its softball playoff pairings over the weekend, and five local programs from across the Santa Clarita Valley are set to begin their playoff journey in…

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Read more about the article Valladares testifies before Congress in support of protections for crime survivors 
From left: Lisae Jordan, executive director and counsel, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Kayleigh Kozak; Chairman Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C.; Rachel Wright, national policy director, Right on Crime; state Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton. Courtesy photo.

Valladares testifies before Congress in support of protections for crime survivors 

California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, testified last week before the House Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance in support of the federal version of Kayleigh's Law, legislation that would allow judges to…

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Read more about the article Report of fight leads to hourslong standoff  
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Report of fight leads to hourslong standoff  

By Austin Dave  KNN/For The Signal  A standoff between Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and a pair of teens reportedly involved in a fight eventually came to an end, after more than five hours, early Saturday morning in Valencia.  The incident began…

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Read more about the article Trump says he supports suspending gas tax 
Shell in Canyon Country, Calif. experience high gas prices, Sunday, March 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Trump says he supports suspending gas tax 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the gasoline tax.  With gas prices surging 50% since the start of the war in Iran, Trump told CBS News on…

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Read more about the article Baseball playoff preview: 7 SCV teams to play in CIF first round  
Golden Valley's Julian Salazar (5) catches the ball at second base during Tuesday's game against Sun Valley at Golden Valley High School on Feb. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Baseball playoff preview: 7 SCV teams to play in CIF first round  

For three straight years, a local high school baseball program has brought a California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section title home to the Santa Clarita Valley. And after the Southern Section released its playoff pairings on Friday…

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Read more about the article Boys’ tennis second round roundup: 3 teams advance to QF 
Saugus singles player Joaquin Veizaja returns the ball during the second-round of the CIF-SS boys’ tennis playoffs against Coachella Valley at Saugus High School on May 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Boys’ tennis second round roundup: 3 teams advance to QF 

After the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section boys’ tennis playoffs, three teams advanced to the quarterfinals as Golden Valley, Saugus and Valencia won in their respective matchups on Friday.  …

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Post Recovery Administrative Steps After a Car Accident in Charlotte North Carolina  

Handling post recovery administrative steps after an accident often begins quietly, through texts, emails, and paperwork that seem routine but can carry long term impact. In Charlotte, North Carolina, many…

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The Outfit Details That Make Formal Looks Feel More Personal and Modern 

Photo by MBA studio on Unsplash  Formal fashion has traditionally been associated with structure, tradition, and clearly defined expectations. While polished presentation still matters, many people now approach formal dressing differently than…

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Backyard Evenings Are Becoming One of the Best Parts of Colder Weather 

Photo by Pablo Merchán Montes on Unsplash   For many people, colder weather used to mean spending more time indoors and avoiding outdoor spaces altogether. That mindset has shifted noticeably in recent years.…

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The Small Workplace Tasks That End Up Wasting More Time Than People Realize 

Photo by Getty Images on Usplash  Most productivity problems at work do not come from major failures or dramatic inefficiencies. More often, they develop through smaller administrative tasks and repeated interruptions that…

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Read more about the article Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service 
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Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service 

News release  Marlee Lauffer, president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and vice president of marketing and communications for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has announced her retirement effective June…

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