SUSD discusses behavior council recommendations

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board accepted a draft of recommendations from the behavioral council during Tuesday’s meeting following a nearly two-hour discussion with district officials.   Many of the

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Deputies detain person at gunpoint in Newhall 

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detained a man at gunpoint in Newhall on Friday afternoon after it was reported that he was brandishing a gun, which later was

Artist and SCAA member Ezra Turn live paints during The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery’s group art schow titled “Reflections” in Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCAA holds ‘Reflections’ reception

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its last art gallery reception of the year last Saturday in Newhall.  During the reception, SCAA members Ezra Turn and Justin Pool performed live

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Hart High student taken to hospital  

A William S. Hart High School student was transported to the hospital Thursday morning as a precaution following a medical emergency, according to officials.   The Los Angeles County Fire Department

Saugus superintendent announces retirement 

Colleen Hawkins, the Saugus Union School District’s superintendent for the past eight years, announced her retirement in a message sent to the district’s board and cabinet on Wednesday afternoon.   Following

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Fight reported at Hart High School 

One William S. Hart High School student sustained minor injuries after a fight broke out on Wednesday afternoon, a William S. Hart Union High School District official confirmed.   For unknown

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Saugus school board to consider Behavior Council recommendations 

The Saugus Union School District governing board is set to consider accepting the proposed recommendations from the Behavior Council on tools and strategies to enhance student success and well-being, receive a presentation on school boundaries and site

COC shares insight following CEO forums  

The College of the Canyons governing board approved the timeline for the CEO/president search during Wednesday’s meeting and received a presentation on what members of the campus community sought in

Turtle dies following animal cruelty incident  

A turtle injured after being slammed onto the ground at the Valencia Town Center mall on Wednesday has died, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station official said.   Deputies responded to

The Signal celebrates the 2025 Top 51 

The Signal invited the Top 51 of Santa Clarita’s most influential people of 2025 to Salt Creek Grille on Thursday for a luncheon to celebrate the people who aim to make

Turtle injured in animal cruelty incident 

A man seen on security footage slamming a turtle to the ground at the Valencia Town Center mall on Wednesday afternoon was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, according to

Van Hook files wrongful termination lawsuit  

Former COC chancellor alleges discrimination, harassment, seeks $2.75M in damages  Former College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Santa Clarita Community

Knights of Columbus Santa Clarita Assembly, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355, and Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines change the flags during the 19th annual Santa Clarita Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony  

The American flag was folded neatly and taken through a gathering crowd on Tuesday morning on its way to be raised on a flagpole.   Beneath the flag that waved gently

COC set to discuss accreditation midterm report  

The Santa Clarita Community College District governing board is scheduled to discuss two existing litigation cases in closed session and provide an update on the accreditation midterm report in open