Public Health confirms measles case in LAX traveler
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport. This…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a first news briefing at the White House on July 16, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Leavitt: Trump’s ‘patience running out’ as SAVE America Act stalls
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act election security bill by lawmakers’ break in August, White House press…
Over 148,000 mail ballots rejected in California primary
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Election data that was provided by California state officials for last month’s primary elections show that more than 148,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, an uptick of more…
Trump imposes new forced-labor tariffs on 60 trade partners
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 economies on Friday, shortly after midnight, over alleged forced-labor violations. The White House proposed last month a new round of…
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Sabbah named COC swim/dive head coach
News release College of the Canyons has announced the hiring of Sophie Sabbah as head coach of the Cougars’ swim and dive program, bringing more than 30 years of aquatics coaching experience…
John Boston | A Soul’s Loss Over The Big Oaks Lodge
There are things I miss about a place called home. Clem Cox was a major uber old-time rancher and he used to grin that he had lived in nine different…
Letters to the Editor
Steve LePore | Coffee Bars or Compassion?
An open letter to the pastors of Santa Clarita: “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says, ‘Go in peace,…
Dan Walters | California’s Academic Turf War
alters When the Legislature passed the Master Plan for Higher Education in 1960, it envisioned a seamless, three-level system that would provide high-quality and low-cost instruction benefiting those seeking careers…
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival kicked off with performances of “Unsweet Perdition,” an original play by Evan Spreen. Courtesy photo.
Shakespeare Festival returns to Newhall
News release The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is back at The Main (24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall) for the rest of July, featuring productions that honor William Shakespeare while celebrating and promoting local artists, according to a news release from the…
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Saugus board to hold special meeting for superintendent team building
The Saugus Union School District board of trustees and newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez are set to have a team-building exercise during a special meeting scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. in the…
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SCV Animal Care Center hosts adoption family event
The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center held its family-friendly “Paws and Play” adoption event on Saturday, catered to children, with a foam party, food and fun giveaways aimed to welcome the community to the shelter…
SCV Food Pantry volunteers Yasmine Razack (back) and Ethan Balgemino (front) organize resources provided to the organization for those in need during “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 25, 2025 in Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City seeks nonprofit projects for Make a Difference Day
News release Make a Difference Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the city of Santa Clarita is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit projects for this national day of service. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to identify projects where city volunteers can lend a…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water kicking off recycled water projects
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will soon begin a conversion project to expand the use of recycled water in Santa Clarita to Fair Oaks Park (17468 Honey Maple St., Santa Clarita) and nearby city of Santa…
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COC employee wins cybersecurity award
News release Hsiawen Hull, executive director of infrastructure and information security at College of the Canyons, has been awarded the Innovation & Best Practices Award by the Multi-State Information Sharing…
The Firecracker 10U team. Photo courtesy of Bobby Paschal.
Firecracker Softball 10U team secures bid to PGF Nationals
In the semifinals of the Alliance Spring Training Championship tournament in March, the Firecrackers 10U softball team found themselves down four runs in the final inning and on the brink of elimination. After the team fought back and rallied to win…
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Firefighters worked to protect bee colony in first ‘Pointe Fire’
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were quick to protect a bee colony during the first “Pointe Fire” last week, according to ABC7. AIR7, one of ABC7’s helicopters, captured video of first…
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Veterans Guitar Alliance encourages veterans to enroll for free guitar lessons
Veterans Guitar Alliance is encouraging veterans in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as the greater Los Angeles County area, to join the group for free, one-on-one guitar lessons. For 10 weeks, veterans can learn from…
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Feds arrest 9 in ICE operation
Federal officials confirmed Thursday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers took nine individuals into custody this week during an operation seen throughout various parts of the Santa Clarita Valley The…
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No action taken regarding Santa Clarita Elementary
Nothing was reported out of closed session in relation to the Santa Clarita Elementary School property Tuesday night after the Saugus Union School District board held a closed-door discussion about the…
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AQMD issues ozone advisory due to heat wave
News release The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an ozone advisory due to poor air quality brought on by the heat wave enveloping areas of Southern California, including…