Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Brush fire in Canyon Country extinguished Friday night 
L.A. County firefighters were called to a brush fire in the bed of the Santa Clara River shortly before midnight on Friday, March 13, 2026. The fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared in an hour and 36 minutes. Photo by Dillon Foster/For The Signal

Brush fire in Canyon Country extinguished Friday night 

The L.A. County Fire Department responded to a brush fire Friday night near a Canyon Country intersection, extinguishing the blaze after a little over an hour on the scene.  The fire began near the intersection of Soledad…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita welcomes Sister Cities students 
The visiting students stand with the host students and Mayor Laurene Weste during the Sister Cities Matsudo Delegation Welcome and Youth Exchange at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita welcomes Sister Cities students 

Anyone who walked into the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday would find a few suitcases, even one with an In-N-Out cup sitting on the top.   It’s a California staple, so it’s no surprise…

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Read more about the article The Cube hosts speed skating championship for potential future Olympians 
Short-track speed skaters from across California competed in the Southern California Speed Skating Championships at The Cube on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The Cube hosts speed skating championship for potential future Olympians 

With the Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina still a fresh memory, the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club hosted its Southern California Speed Skating Championship on Saturday at The Cube.   According to Ron Halcrow, president of the…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Pumas, Obits & The Great St. Francis Dam Disaster 
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The Time Ranger | Pumas, Obits & The Great St. Francis Dam Disaster 

This week’s trail ride marks one of this valley’s top claims to, if not fame, then infame. This marks the 98th anniversary of the great St. Francis Dam Disaster — the second-worst thing to happen to Californians in history and…

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Read more about the article SoCal Gas working on timeline for pipeline repairs 
Deputies and firefighters were on the scene at Ridge Route Road in Castaic in response to a gas line explosion on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SoCal Gas working on timeline for pipeline repairs 

The Gas Co. is still working on its timeline for fixing a gas main that ruptured in an explosion that prompted evacuation orders for more than 14,000 in Castaic, officials said…

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Read more about the article City to review rules on ‘granny flats’ 
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City to review rules on ‘granny flats’ 

The city of Santa Clarita is once again updating its rules and regulations on accessory dwelling units, ADUs, or “granny flats,” following feedback in December from the state’s housing regulators.  The first…

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Read more about the article Businesses: It’s a struggle for survival in Bouquet Canyon 
Signs indicating that businesses at Plum Commerce Center are still in operation were present during the Bouquet Canyon closure on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Businesses: It’s a struggle for survival in Bouquet Canyon 

Up Bouquet Canyon Road, a little past Central Park, a pair of business parks have proprietors saying their businesses are struggling to survive, thanks to an 11-month closure of Bouquet…

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Read more about the article Hart boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley, secures back-to-back league wins 
Hart junior OH Aiden Wellins (11) attempting a kill during the first set in a game against the Golden Valley Grizzlies at Golden Valley High School on Mar. 12, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.

Hart boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley, secures back-to-back league wins 

After losing in the Foothill League volleyball opener to Valencia, the Hart Hawks have bounced back with back-to-back league wins, including a road victory over the Golden Valley Grizzlies on Thursday.  The Hawks defeated the Grizzlies…

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Read more about the article SCV BandCast announces Battle of the Bands 

SCV BandCast announces Battle of the Bands 

News release  SCV BandCast announced it is launching the 2026 SCV BandCast Battle of the Bands, a semiannual tournament will take over the dual outdoor stages at Route 66 Classic Grill in mid-summer and December, offering local artists a platform to showcase original music and compete for…

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Read more about the article Hart completes walk-off win over Canyon in league opener  
Hart's Naima Melendez (13) is celebrated by the team for scoring a home run during Thursday's game against Canyon at Hart High School on March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart completes walk-off win over Canyon in league opener  

This year’s Hart Hawks are a young team, says head coach Steve Calendo.   But in the Foothill League softball opener against the Canyon, the Hawks looked like a team with seniority as Hart defeated the…

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Read more about the article Local author releases book aiming to help children with anxiety 

Local author releases book aiming to help children with anxiety 

News release  Madison Randolph, a Saugus-based children’s book author and licensed clinical psychologist, has released her debut picture book, “Luna the Very Anxious Dog,” a heartfelt story designed to help young children understand and cope with…

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