Six Flags welcomes thrill seekers as they anticipate its opening for the day. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

X2 coaster permanently closes 

The thrill capital of the world is saying goodbye to one of its record-breaking roller coasters, X2, amid pending lawsuits over claims that the ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused brain injuries and

The teachers of the year for the William S. Hart Union High School District. Photo courtesy of the Hart District.

Hart district celebrates teachers of the year 

The William S. Hart Union High School District celebrated 18 educators named the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year during Wednesday’s governing board meeting at the district office.   The Teacher of

2nd crash in as many days near Valencia High School  

A two-vehicle traffic collision occurred near Valencia High School on Friday afternoon, causing traffic delays amid school dismissal time, near the intersection of Dickason Drive and Smyth Drive in Valencia.   The collision was reported at 3:06 p.m. involving two blue SUVs

Covering Principal for a Day — as the principal  

A reporter’s first-person account of a day spent at the helm of Helmers  As a local reporter, I’m usually running around all over the Santa Clarita Valley covering general assignments, board meetings,

SCV Education Foundation awards teachers with classroom materials 

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation awarded 12 local teachers across all school districts with nearly $14,000 worth of materials altogether aimed to implement creative and engaging classroom projects that promote learning on Friday at the Newhall School District

City councilmember Bill Miranda accepts the lifetime achivement award during the SCV Chamber’s Hispanic Heritage month celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at The Centre. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Chamber celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Latino Business Alliance held its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Wednesday at the Centre, and honored local business owners

Community leaders gather during the Child & Family Center’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Child & Family Center celebrates 50 years  

As the Child & Family Center celebrated 50 years of service Thursday evening with a special ceremony at its headquarters, local dignitaries and founding members gathered to commemorate the milestone

Details emerge in news helicopter crash  

New details have emerged following a fatal NBC4 helicopter crash in Chatsworth that burst into flames on Tuesday evening and claimed the lives of three people while the helicopter crew was covering a Metro bus crash that left at least two passengers

Over 50 volunteers joint the city of Santa Clarita to participate in the 5th annual Beautification Day and in an effrot to promote local volunteerism, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City hosts 5th annual Beautification Day

People of all ages gathered for a morning of giving back through service, during the city of Santa Clarita’s fifth annual Beautification Day on Saturday, in an effort encouraging local residents to participate in volunteer work.   Held at various locations,

A somber remembrance of 9/11 

 Trinity Academy hosts ceremony on 25th anniversary   As the nation paused to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 25th anniversary of that fateful day, Trinity Classical Academy continued its tradition of somber remembrance with