Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Chamber’s Business Choice Award winners honored 
Pam Ingram recieving the Cheri Fleming Heart of the Community Award at the SCV Chamber of Commerce's Awards + Installation 2026 event at CalArts on Feb. 13, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Chamber’s Business Choice Award winners honored 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 103rd annual Business Choice Awards and board installation ceremony was, to its president’s mind, a celebration of the Santa Clarita Valley’s impressive business diversity.  From an ambitious yoga studio to the city’s…

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Read more about the article Democrats with 2028 ambitions use Munich conference to build foreign policy profiles 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (L) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at the 2026 Munich Security Conference to discuss California's and Germany's strategic partnership. Courtesy of Gov. Newsom's Press Office

Democrats with 2028 ambitions use Munich conference to build foreign policy profiles 

By Chase Smith Contributing Writer   Several Democrats with possible 2028 presidential ambitions used this past week’s Munich Security Conference to build foreign policy credentials and counter President Donald Trump and his administration’s approach…

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Read more about the article Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 
Marin Trunkey teaching a class in Morocco during her Peace Corps volunteerism. Couresty image.

Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 

Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation.  But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.  …

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Read more about the article Iran says agreement on ‘guiding principles’ reached during Geneva talks with US 

Iran says agreement on ‘guiding principles’ reached during Geneva talks with US 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  Iran said that some general agreements had been reached during mediated talks with the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday.  Following the conclusion of the negotiations, Iranian…

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Read more about the article Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84 
"Jesse Jackson at Max Palevsky Cinema crop" by Eric Guo; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 03:54, 18 May 2010 (UTC) is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84, according to a Tuesday announcement by his family.  “He died peacefully on Tuesday morning,…

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Read more about the article Hart district dispels social media rumors; No school shooting at Golden Valley 

Hart district dispels social media rumors; No school shooting at Golden Valley 

If Santa Clarita residents logged onto social media on Tuesday morning, they may have seen reports of a school shooting at Golden Valley High School. However, it was at the high school with the same…

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Read more about the article Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road  
Santa Clarita City Hall

Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road  

A Los Angeles-based developer is looking to put 100 market-rate assisted-living units for seniors on Tourney Road, across the street from the Kaiser Permanente medical offices and nestled alongside Valencia Country Club.  “The Ivy…

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Read more about the article Rain expected on, off throughout week 
Cars drive in the rain on Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Rain expected on, off throughout week 

Santa Clarita residents should expect the rainy weather to slightly lighten up on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning with about three-quarters of an inch of rain anticipated, according to National Weather Service officials.  However, there is a slight chance of…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputies to host free catalytic converter etching event on Saturday 
Rodney Luna looks at some pamphlets at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Catalytic Converter Etching Event in Valencia, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Sheriff’s deputies to host free catalytic converter etching event on Saturday 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event — a…

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Read more about the article Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 
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Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 

News release  John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper…

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Read more about the article Canyon wins big at home, Valencia’s McKell reaches milestone, four teams set to play in QFs 
Canyon shooting guard Shannen Wilson (44) drives by Wiseburn-Da Vinci defense during the first quarter of the second round of the CIF-SS playoff game at Canyon High School on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Canyon wins big at home, Valencia’s McKell reaches milestone, four teams set to play in QFs 

The second round of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section girls basketball playoffs produced thrilling matchups throughout multiple brackets.   For the Santa Clarita Valley teams, four out of five teams won in their respective matchups and are set…

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Read more about the article Valencia, Saugus win in 2nd round, both set to play in CIF QFs 
Valencia goalkeeper Atalya Cooper (1) kicks the ball during the first half of the first round of the CIF-SS playoffs against the North Saxons at Valencia High School on Feb. 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia, Saugus win in 2nd round, both set to play in CIF QFs 

Only the Valencia Vikings and Saugus Centurions represented the Santa Clarita Valley in the second-round of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section girls soccer playoffs. And after Saturday night’s games, both teams won their respective matchups and…

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Read more about the article LASD seeks public’s help to find woman reported missing 
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LASD seeks public’s help to find woman reported missing 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help to find a woman reported missing who was last seen on Sunday at 11 a.m. on the 18100 block of…

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Read more about the article Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP  

Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP  

The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.  …

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