The Saugus Union School District governing board's newest member, Patricia Garibay, receives congratulations shortly after being sworn in to office Tuesday night. Perry Smith/The Signal

Saugus district names new board member  

Saugus Union School District governing board President Katherine Cooper said during Tuesday’s special meeting that choosing a new board member for Trustee Area No. 1 was among the most important

The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission approved the Sterling Ranch project this week, a housing development that’s been years in the making in Val Verde, just northwest of the Valencia Commerce Center.  

County OKs Sterling Ranch with 3 conditions  

County supervisors Tuesday approved Sterling Ranch Estates, a 222-home planned community slated for Val Verde, on three conditions, during an appeal hearing.  Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger authored a read-in

Congressional candidates announce fundraising totals 

The two leading fundraisers for the 27th Congressional District race, the incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Democratic challenger George Whitesides, reported their totals as of Sept. 30.   Garcia

City eyeing land deal in closed session  

  In closed session Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council is expected to discuss the status of the city manager’s negotiation with Lennar Homes of California before its regular meeting.  

The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart district addresses county letter over deficit  

William S. Hart Union High School District officials said they’re starting the budget process earlier this year in anticipation of a multimillion-dollar deficit that’s projected out over the next several

County to consider Sterling Ranch appeal  

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is expected to deny an appeal and approve the Sterling Ranch Estates development Tuesday during its public hearings that begin at 9:30 a.m.   Hunt

The historic state capitol building in Sacramento is nearly 150 years old. Free tours are available of this living museum. Photo Visit California.

Congressional candidates announce fundraising totals 

The two leading fundraisers for the 27th Congressional District race, the incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and Democratic challenger George Whitesides, reported their totals as of Sept. 30.   Garcia

The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart district hosts grim budget talk  

Updates story with correct figures from latest offer from William S. Hart Union High School District William S. Hart Union High School District officials shared a grim financial picture for

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene.

No injuries in Castaic house fire  

L.A. County Fire Department officials “reported a knock-down fairly quickly” Thursday for a Castaic house fire, according to Supervising Fire Dispatcher Bernard Peters, although not before the home sustained extensive

The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart district sees math scores rise, English scores slip 

The state released students’ standardized test scores for third- through 11th-grade students online Wednesday, with local school officials particularly pleased with students’ progress in math and science.  “We are pleased

Saugus district preps candidates for special meeting 

The eight candidates seeking the open seat on the Saugus Union School District’s governing board were invited to a special applicants-only meeting Wednesday, according to Superintendent Colleen Hawkins.  In an