Read more about the article Jurors ordered, plea filed for suspect in deputy murder 
A person of interest is taken into custody in Palmdale on Monday morning as homicide detectives continue their investigation into the Saturday murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident.

Jurors ordered, plea filed for suspect in deputy murder 

The Palmdale man accused of murder in a drive-up shooting of an Antelope Valley deputy from Castaic will not face the death penalty if convicted, according to the minute order…

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Read more about the article Barger votes no on proposed half-cent sales tax for health services 
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 votes no on proposed half-cent sales tax for health services 

County Supervisor Kathryn Barger cast the sole “no” vote Tuesday on a resolution to put a half-cent Los Angeles County sales tax to a vote later this year. The motion passed 4-1.   The tax, if approved by county voters in June, would be allocated to various…

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Saugus High students protest ‘anti-ICE’ during walkout 

Dozens of Saugus High School students walked out during their sixth period to the nearby Central Park to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement with signs, face paint, and flags on Tuesday afternoon.  However, the protest was cut short when…

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Read more about the article SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students 
SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience. Photo by Greg Grudt Photography.

SCVi launches new college pathway for high school students 

News release  SCVi Charter School has launched a new college readiness program, College Connect, described as an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school…

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Read more about the article HMNH among first SoCal hospitals to deploy new heart attack treatment 
The Roberta G. Veloz Cardiovascular Center team at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is among the first in Southern California to treat heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy. Photo courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

HMNH among first SoCal hospitals to deploy new heart attack treatment 

News release   Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only Food and…

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Dr. Andrew Jacono’s Humanitarian Work Using Facial Plastic Surgery to Restore Lives After Trauma

A girl sat alone on the school bus, isolated by classmates who teased her for her cleft lip and palate. After reconstructive surgery transformed her face and social standing, a…

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Read more about the article Castaic shelter meets the people where they’re at at dog adoption event 
Sharokina Yacoob, a volunteer with the Castaic animal shelter, with Lando, who was adopted at the shelter's pet adoption event at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Feb. 7, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Castaic shelter meets the people where they’re at at dog adoption event 

There’s a reason Castaic’s county-run animal shelter hosts pet adoption events outside the dog house, so to speak.  Events like Castaic Animal Care Center’s Valentine-themed “Paws for Love” adoption meet Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, where seven shelter dogs took…

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Read more about the article FBI releases images of potential suspect in Guthrie kidnapping 
A combination of images from video show a masked person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Courtesy of the FBI.

FBI releases images of potential suspect in Guthrie kidnapping 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The FBI on Tuesday released new images and videos showing a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.  FBI Director Kash…

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Read more about the article 2 killed in boat strike by US military in Eastern Pacific 
Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducts a lethal kinetic strike on an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific on Feb. 9, 2026. US Southern Command/Screenshot.

2 killed in boat strike by US military in Eastern Pacific 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. military said it carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two traffickers and leaving one survivor.  U.S.…

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US military boards oil tanker in Indian Ocean after pursuing it from Caribbean  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. military forces boarded a crude oil tanker “without incident” in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, the Pentagon stated on Monday, accusing the vessel…

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Read more about the article SSA: More than 100M ‘my Social Security’ accounts created 
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SSA: More than 100M ‘my Social Security’ accounts created 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  More than 100 million Americans have created a “my Social Security” online account that allows individuals to access the Social Security Administration’s personalized tools and services,…

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Read more about the article Girls’ basketball playoff preview: 6 teams set to play in CIF first round, 4 to host 
Valencia's Cara McKell (32) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Jan. 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Girls’ basketball playoff preview: 6 teams set to play in CIF first round, 4 to host 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ basketball on Saturday, featuring six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley.   All six teams will play on Thursday for…

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Girls’ soccer playoff preview: 4 teams set to play in CIF first round 

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ soccer on Saturday, featuring four teams from the Santa Clarita Valley.   All four teams will play on Thursday for the first round of…

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Read more about the article ‘Embrace’ body image documentary advocates for a different state of mind 
Attendees watch Zonta's viewing of "Embrace" at the Canyon Theatre Guild on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Embrace’ body image documentary advocates for a different state of mind 

The documentary “Embrace” was first released about 10 years ago, but local members of the international women and girls’ organization Zonta say its message is still just as resonant.   That’s why the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley – dedicated…

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