Iran’s new leader issues 1st statement, says Hormuz closure should be leverage 

By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer   Iran’s newly appointed leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed for leverage and vowed retaliation for Iranians killed in the conflict,…

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Read more about the article SCAA to feature presentation by photographer/jewelry maker 
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SCAA to feature presentation by photographer/jewelry maker 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s monthly meeting is scheduled to feature a presentation by photographer, artist and jewelry maker Carol Roullard.  The SCAA meeting is scheduled 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in the community room at the…

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Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Stranger’ 
Postwar film noir guided by actor-director Orson Welles comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Stranger.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Stranger’ 

By Signal Staff  Postwar film noir guided by actor-director Orson Welles comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Stranger.”  The 1946 film has earned a 97% “fresh” rating…

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Read more about the article Bicyclist identified in Castaic traffic collision 
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials investigate the traffic collision on the intersection of Pinto Place and Green Hill Drive in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Bicyclist identified in Castaic traffic collision 

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was killed in a traffic collision between a bicyclist and a Santa Clarita Transit bus in Castaic on Wednesday morning.  Hahn Truong,…

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Family Floater Medical Insurance vs Top-Up Plans: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters 

Health insurance options can sometimes feel confusing, especially when different plans appear similar but operate differently. Family floater medical insurance and top-up plans are two such options people often encounter when looking for health…

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Marsha McLean | One Story One City: A Month of Meaningful Connection Through Story 

“Music comes out of silence and at the end it goes back to it. It’s a journey. You see?” — Rachel Joyce, “The Music Shop”  In Santa Clarita, connection to our neighbors, our shared experiences and our…

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Read more about the article SCV Historical Society celebrates 50 years 
The Funslingers perform at the “Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s 50 Anniversary Celebration Live From Santa Clarita: It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday March 7, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Historical Society celebrates 50 years 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Historical Society celebrated 50 years of preserving local history with its “SCVHS50: Live from Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center.  …

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Read more about the article Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop  
Tevene Brubaker (front) and Robert Cortez (back) prepare bagel orders during the soft launch of The Lucky Cup coffee business at Hart High on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop  

Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School  for about four years.   The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s Humphries breaks collegiate records 
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Castaic’s Humphries breaks collegiate records 

Castaic’s Meagan Humphries is a long way from home at the University of Illinois.   But for the Coyotes’ alum, Illinois is finally starting to feel like home after she broke the women’s…

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7 local schools named California Distinguished Schools  

Seven schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were among the 408 junior high and high schools named as a 2026 California Distinguished School by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, according to a California…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls’ basketball falls in regional finals to St. Joseph  
Saugus shooting guard Jasmine Garcia (14) shoots the ball during the third quarter of the first round of the CIF State playoff game against Lincoln at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus girls’ basketball falls in regional finals to St. Joseph  

The 2025-26 season is a year to remember for the Saugus Centurions.   After winning the program’s first-ever state playoff games in the California Interscholastic Federation Division 2 bracket, the Centurions…

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Sheriff’s Department says it’s maintaining elevated readiness after FBI alert 

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department released a statement Wednesday saying it’s  maintaining elevated readiness after the FBI told California police agencies Iran could retaliate against the U.S. for its recent strikes on Iran by attacking the West Coast with drones.  A news release from Sheriff…

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