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Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series on March 7, 2026, at Oaks Christian High School. Courtesy photo.

Radharaj wins regional invitational of Ronald Reagan Debate Series 

News release  The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced that Rohan Radharaj, of West Ranch High School, has won the Southern California Regional Invitational of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series, held March 7 at Oaks Christian School in Thousand Oaks. 

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Report: Influenza vaccine effectiveness lower in recent months 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   The effectiveness of vaccines against influenza dropped during the 2025-26 virus season, officials said on Thursday, about two months after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped recommending flu vaccination for all children.  Vaccine effectiveness for late 2025 and early 2026 against outpatient visits and hospitalization was pegged at 14% to 48% among children, Dr. Lisa Grohskopf with the CDC’s Influenza Division told a meeting

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FDA expands approval of RSV vaccine 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   U.S. regulators have expanded the approval for GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus, the company said last week.  Adults as young as 18 can now receive

Career Visions to host Resource Information Night 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career Visions program is scheduled to host its 13th annual Resource Information Night, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Placerita Junior High School’s Turner

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Local author releases book aiming to help children with anxiety 

News release  Madison Randolph, a Saugus-based children’s book author and licensed clinical psychologist, has released her debut picture book, “Luna the Very Anxious Dog,” a heartfelt story designed to help young children understand and cope with

The Funslingers perform at the “Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s 50 Anniversary Celebration Live From Santa Clarita: It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday March 7, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Historical Society celebrates 50 years 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Historical Society celebrated 50 years of preserving local history with its “SCVHS50: Live from Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night!” gala on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center.  

Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop  

Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School  for about four years.   The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out

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Rosedell Elementary honored for inclusion program 

News release  The California Advisory Commission on Special Education has announced that Rosedell Elementary School was the recipient of the 2026 ACSE Impact Award, according to a news release from the Saugus Union School District.  Specifically, Rosedell was named

Ed Solis, Robert Cruz and Maddy Gonzalez were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Santa Clarita Dodger Day set for June 6 vs. Angels 

News release  Santa Clarita Dodger Day is back: The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets, which are now on sale, for the 47th annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day.   This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 6, at 7:10 p.m. 

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Taste of the Town set for May 3 

News release  Taste of the Town, a fundraiser for Child & Family Center, returns 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at a “new” location in Valencia.   Child & Family Center invites the community to experience an