Hart district film fest celebrates local student filmmakers

There were no million-dollar outfits, or thousands of screaming fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite movie stars on the red carpet like at the Academy Awards. But the applause inside Valencia High School’s theater on Friday was just as electric.   Students and community members

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Hart district reviews midyear LCAP report 

The William S. Hart Union High School District received a presentation highlighting the annual mid-year report of the Local Control Accountability Plan during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.   In the presentation it showed that junior high

Saugus district, city in talks for Santa Clarita Elementary site 

3 future study sessions canceled as district, city engage in negotiations  Future study sessions in relation to the Santa Clarita Elementary School property disposition have been canceled as the Saugus Union School District continues its negotiations with

Woman dead in crash    

A woman was declared dead at the scene of a crash involving a trailer on Wednesday morning, according to law enforcement and fire officials.   The crash was reported on the northbound side of State Route 14, just north of

Local convenience store sells $2 million lottery ticket 

A man won $2 million off a lottery scratcher purchased at a Newhall convenience store, according to the California Lottery.   Hermilo Ruiz was the lucky winner and took home $2 million playing an Instant Prize Crossword Scratchers he purchased at Valencia Liquor &

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Hart district: No layoffs, extra work assignments set to be cut  

A William S. Hart Union High School District official said on Tuesday that 14 bus assistants will not be laid off, but extra assignments they are given will be cut.   Debbie Dunn, the district’s director of communication and community engagement, stated on Tuesday that the agenda

Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 

Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation.  But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.  

Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP  

The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.  

Deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at 32796 Ridge Top Lane in Castaic Saturday afternoon on Feb. 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Homicide detectives investigate Castaic death  

An investigation into the circumstances of a man’s death in Castaic is underway by Homicide Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to an LASD Nixle alert.   The  incident was reported at approximately

Saugus district seeks public input for superintendent search 

The Saugus Union School District is having a series of public meetings and an online survey to gather community insight on the strengths and challenges in the district as well as desired leadership qualities for its future superintendent, according to a news release.   The

Hart district hosts chess tournament 

The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School.   A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition

Canyon High students walk out to protest ICE 

Hundreds of Canyon High School students walked out of campus in a demonstration to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday morning.   Students held posters with messages and multicolored flags representing Latin America, as they walked from the campus on Nadal Street to the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and

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Newhall district sees student progress in midyear LCAP review 

The Newhall School District governing board received a presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan’s midyear review during last week’s board meeting.    The LCAP is implemented into all state schools that receive public funding to help increase student success. The LCAP