Children used their critical thinking skills to build fort-like structures from recycled boxes during the Free to be Me festival, aimed to celebrate individuals with special needs with a series of inclusive and adaptive activities. on Sunday at West Creek Park.050524 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City holds annual Free to Be Me Festival

The city of Santa Clarita hosted its third annual Free to Be Me Festival in West Creek Park on Sunday afternoon, featuring various activities and forms of entertainment meant to

Players from the Irvine Southern California Youth Cricket Academy celebrate winning first place in the U13 division during the Santa Clarita Valley Cricket Academy awards ceremony in Central Park on Sunday afternoon.

SCV Cricket Academy celebrates first tournament 

The Santa Clarita Valley Cricket Academy held its awards ceremony in Central Park on Sunday afternoon, celebrating the end of the organization’s first-ever Youth Cricket Tournament. The event’s final matches

Man detained at gunpoint in Canyon Country

A man was detained at gunpoint on suspicion of domestic violence on the 27500 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country on Sunday morning, according to the Santa Clarita Valley

Over the last two days, the low-elevation areas of the SCV received approximately a half-inch of rain, with the measurement increasing as elevation does. Lucas Nava/The Signal

Stormy SCV weather to clear up in coming days

Santa Clarita Valley residents can expect brighter days ahead following yet another rainy weekend, according to the National Weather Service.  “We have an ongoing chance of showers this afternoon and

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Man arrested following domestic dispute in Castaic

A man was arrested after a domestic dispute Sunday afternoon on Castaic Road, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “The caller called at approximately 4:10 p.m., and we

Heavy clouds could be seen over the Santa Clarita Valley on Easter Sunday morning after receiving up to 3 inches of rain over the weekend. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV gets break from rainy weather

Santa Clarita Valley residents will be getting a brief break from stormy weather for the next few days as the current storm system moves past the area, according to the