Saugus board set to vote on superintendent Tuesday 

The Saugus Union School District’s new superintendent is anticipated to be appointed next week, assuming there’s a majority vote by the governing board during Tuesday’s closed session meeting.   If a new CEO is voted in, the district is scheduled to host a set of

Senses Block party returns for 2026 season 

The city of Santa Clarita’s Senses Block Party returned for the 2026 season on Thursday night with this month’s theme titled “On the Ranch” as a pre celebration to the 30th annual Cowboy Festival set

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

Vehicle fire shuts down street 

A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials.   The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in

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

Pedestrian struck in Canyon Country  

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at a busy intersection of Canyon Country on Saturday afternoon, marking it as the second such incident in less than 24 hours.   First responders were dispatched

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Reports of shots fired  

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of gunshots heard near the Valencia Town Center mall on Saturday afternoon, according to a station official.   The incident was reported on

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Leads sought in fatal hit and run  

Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are seeking the public’s assistance for leads into the investigation of a hit-and-run collision that killed a man in Valencia on Friday night.  The identification

Hart district leader recognized for expanding student wellness support  

Adolescents face a number of challenges when navigating life in high school. There’s the pressure of achieving high grades, while simultaneously filling up their afternoons with sports or other extracurricular activities to have a better chance of getting into their dream college. 

Heavy rain on Feb. 1 saw emptier streets and drivers who took precautious measures for their safety. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wet weekend expected for the SCV  

Rain is expected to hit the Santa Clarita Valley once again this weekend, with the biggest downpour on Friday night into Saturday, according to an official with the National Weather Service.   NWS meteorologist

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2.8 earthquake reported in Castaic  

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Castaic area of the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.   The epicenter of the quake was reported in the Castaic Lake Recreation Area at 9:04 p.m. and was measured to

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Truck route closed to clear debris from crash  

The northbound truck route connector between Interstate 5 and State Route 14 remained closed Tuesday morning as crews cleared the roadway from an early-morning crash, according to a California Highway Patrol traffic

Photos: The ONE TaeKwonDo’s annual Break-A- Thon

The ONE TaeKwonDo held its 8th annual Break-A-Thon last Saturday in Castaic where students gave a live demonstration to board breaking while simultaneously raising funds for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation

SCVi hosts inaugural Touch-A-Truck and Career Festival 

The Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School held its inaugural Touch-a-Truck and Career Festival, open to the public on Saturday.   Hosted by SCVi’s Parent, Teacher and Student Association, also known as PTSA, the event aimed at not only bringing the