Brush fire prompts lane closures in Newhall Pass 

A brush fire broke out near the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 in split in Sylmar on Wednesday morning, prompting lane closures while firefighters extinguished the blaze, according to officials.   Forward progress was stopped at 1.5 to 2

Tesla stuck on train tracks in Newhall 

A Tesla became stuck on the Metrolink train tracks in Newhall on Monday night, causing delays while the vehicle was recovered and towed.   An official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Saugus district welcomes new superintendent 

Newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez was welcomed by Saugus Union School District governing board trustees and the community during Tuesday’s regular meeting, which also featured a brief update on the fate of the former Santa Clarita

Local lifeguards save toddler’s life 

What began as a routine morning at the community pool for the Brhel family quickly became every parent’s nightmare.  Madison Brhel, who is described as a lively and curious 3-year-old toddler who loves to explore the world around

Teen arrested following crash  

A local teenager was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a solo vehicle crash that left a pickup truck on its side in Newhall on Monday night,

Local dignitiaries as an L.A. County Fire Department helicopter performs a water drop during the city’s Fire Safety Day ahead of the Fourth of July weekend on Saturday June 27, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City hosts Fire Safety Day 

With wildfire season and the Fourth of July weekend approaching, the city of Santa Clarita held its Fire Safety Day aimed to inform residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks on Saturday at the

Photos: City Cinemas

City Cinemas returned for the 2026 summer season on Friday with a free screening of the 2004 classic “Mean Girls” at Bridgeport Park. Local residents brought lawn chairs, blankets and

Newhall school board censures Robert 

Board members cite bylaw violations including racist comments A resolution to censure Newhall School District trustee Donna Robert for multiple violations of board bylaws against Superintendent Leticia Hernandez, including discriminatory comments, passed on a 4-1

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary  

A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman.   According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block

Newhall School District Office

Newhall school board considers censure of trustee    

Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent  The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal

LASD attempting to locate Canyon Country teen runaway  

A 15-year-old Canyon Country teen was categorized as a voluntary runaway, and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is requesting the public’s help in locating him, according to a Nixle alert published on Wednesday afternoon.   Damian Vasquez was

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Stabbing reported in Saugus  

Details of a stabbing incident that took place in Saugus remain under investigation as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official.   Deputies responded to the 21400 block of Angela Yvonne Avenue

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Hart district reviews proposed LCAP for 2026-27  

A draft of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan was presented during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting.   The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled ‘Beyond the Moment’, which highlighted a selection of McFarland’s

NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at Canyon Country Community Center 

The NAACP Santa Clarita branch brought a celebration centered in community, culture, and diversity on Saturday to the Canyon Country Community Center during its third annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Fun Day in the Park.   To celebrate

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed