Local athletes recognized by CIF for academic success 

Winners of the 38th annual California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section – Ford Academic Awards program were announced on March 24, which included 12 student-athletes from six local Santa Clarita Valley high schools announced as “Student-Athlete

Photos: Go Jazz Big Band welcomes spring

Go Jazz Big Band celebrated spring with attendees during the “It Might as Well Be Spring” showcase at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, featuring vocalist

Photos: ‘No Kings’ Protest

At the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, well over a thousand demonstrators gathered to take part in the “No Kings” protest Saturday morning. As part of the third

Video: Injured owl saved 

The owl was found on the left lane of The Old Road, north of Stevenson Ranch Parkway. The animal lied in the three-lane road before officers took it in for its safety.  No additional information

Climbing the trails and leading the way 

For many people, running a race is a great feat. This is especially the case for those who chose to run the Valencia Tail Race, alongside San Francisquito Canyon Road near Valencia last

Sami Kokash, 7, holds up his crafts during the Eid prayer at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center on Friday, March 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Starting traditions to honor religion  

After 30 days of fasting for Ramadan, Muslims around the world gathered for Eid prayer, including residents of the Santa Clarita Valley who added family-oriented celebratory elements to the occasion.   Indulging in coffee and doughnuts at the Santa

Attendees take photos and enjoy the occasion during the third annual "Survivor & Caregiver Celebration Dinner" at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Relay for Life: Combating cancer with superheroes 

Superheroes are often a beacon of hope amidst danger — a visualization of power against obstacles. With this in mind, local caregivers and survivors have joined forces to unite and fight for the cause, which

Professionals throughout the Santa Clarita Valley networked at the office of Thompson Von Tungeln during the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Professionals throughout Santa Clarita gathered for the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Thompson Von Tungeln in Valencia on Wednesday. Along with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, attendees were

Olivia Beers, 10, shows her cardboard loom with beads during the "Branching Out Open Art Studio" at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Branching Out’ the roots of art

Learning how to loom, young, local artists gathered at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday morning for “Branching Out Open Art Studio,” a monthly event held on each second Saturday.

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

Two-vehicle crash results in two transports 

Two people were transported following a traffic collision at the intersection of Vasquez Canyon Road and Sierra Highway early Friday afternoon, according to Saadullah Sheikh, spokesperson for the Los Angeles

Guests observed the variations of vessels displayed by SCAA artists during the art exhibit of "Vessels" in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Variations of Vessels at SCAA

Baskets, sculptures, mixed media, canvases and other forms of art were present during the “Vessels” art reception at the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Saturday. Featuring the works of 21