Read more about the article Hegseth: ‘No evidence’ Iran is laying mines in Strait of Hormuz 
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Mar. 1, 2026. U.S. Navy photo

Hegseth: ‘No evidence’ Iran is laying mines in Strait of Hormuz 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that there is no evidence that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.  When asked in a…

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Read more about the article All 6 service members killed in US refueling plane crash in Iraq 
An F-16 fighter refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Alaska on Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. Department of Defense via AP.

All 6 service members killed in US refueling plane crash in Iraq 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer   All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refueling aircraft have been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq, military officials said.  In a post on X, U.S.…

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Read more about the article Girls’ basketball: Valencia’s Kamilla Basyrova earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections  
Valencia point guard Kamilla Basyrova (34) 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: Valencia’s Kamilla Basyrova earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections  

The Foothill League has released its all-league selections for the girls’ basketball 2025-26 high school season and Valencia’s sophomore Kamilla Basyrova is this year’s player of the year after leading the Vikings to…

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Read more about the article Boys’ basketball: Golden Valley’s Donovan Webb earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections  
Golden Valley center Donovan Webb (35) keeps possession of the ball during the second round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Warren at Golden Valley High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Boys’ basketball: Golden Valley’s Donovan Webb earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections  

The Foothill League has released its all-league selections for the 2025-26 season and Golden Valley junior Donovan Webb has topped the list and is this year’s player of the year after leading…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to possible ammonia leak, no injuries 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters respond to possible ammonia leak, no injuries 

L.A. County firefighters responded to a call about a possible ammonia leak at a building on Avenue Stanford in the Valencia Industrial Center Thursday evening, but were unable to determine whether there was a leak.  Fire Department spokesperson Pauline McGee…

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Read more about the article County OKs $1.5M settlement in Hatami’s suit against Gascón 
Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami, a Santa Clarita resident, speaks during a debate streamed live on YouTube by Los Angeles Magazine. Screenshot.

County OKs $1.5M settlement in Hatami’s suit against Gascón 

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has approved a $1.5 million settlement for another prosecutor who claimed retaliation in the DA’s Office under previous District Attorney George Gascón.  Jon Hatami, a Valencia resident who oversees the…

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Read more about the article ‘I’m Part of Nature’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 
“Oak Tree at Cheeseboro Park” by Keiji Ichikawa..

‘I’m Part of Nature’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “I’m a Part of Nature,” a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.) now through Wednesday, April 15.   This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s deep connection…

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Read more about the article Go Jazz Big Band show: ‘It Might as Well Be Spring’ 
Steve Lively sings "Angel Eyes" at the Go Jazz Big Band "Classic/Remix" show at West Ranch High School on Sunday evening. Maya Morales/The Signal

Go Jazz Big Band show: ‘It Might as Well Be Spring’ 

News release   Sometimes you don't need a holiday or a headline to celebrate. Sometimes, it might as well be spring.  So says the Go Jazz Big Band, which is scheduled to perform a…

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4-year-old girl transported after medical emergency at Leona Cox Elementary 

First responders were called to the 18600 block of Oakmoor Street after a young girl was suffering a medical emergency at Leona Cox Elementary School on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. …

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Bakersfield woman arrested on suspicion of three felonies, multiple warrants 

A 39-year-old Bakersfield woman was arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies and warrants that span three different counties on Wednesday evening, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. …

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Read more about the article Women learn how to get ‘Boardroom Ready’ at ‘InfluenceHER’ event 
Jenny Ketchepaw (orange suit), a featured panelist, speaks to attendees at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's "InfluenceHER: Boardroom Ready" event at Kindred Spirits Wine Bar in Valencia, Calif., Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Women learn how to get ‘Boardroom Ready’ at ‘InfluenceHER’ event 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “InfluenceHER” women’s leadership panel discussion and mixer at Kindred Spirits Wine Bar on Tuesday evening.  The panel consisted of four women: Brittany Barlog, Jenny Ketchepaw,…

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Read more about the article Castaic baseball beats Saugus in league opener  
Castaic pitcher Andrew Bond (1) throws a pitch during Wednesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on March 11, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Castaic baseball beats Saugus in league opener  

Plus, scores and photos from around the Foothill League In the Foothill League opener, the matchup between the Castaic Coyotes and Saugus Centurions had the feel of a playoff game…

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