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The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning and achievement. During the one-day event, Scouts participated in 38 classes and earned 413 merit badges. The organization issued a statement thanking the volunteer merit badge counselors, Scout leaders, parents and organizers. Courtesy photo.

Scouts earn 413 badges in one day 

The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning

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Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine set for March 28 

News release  Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine fundraiser, scheduled March 28, aims to bring together “exceptional wine, elevated cuisine and a shared commitment to supporting local families facing cancer,” according to a

The Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | Glass Volcanoes & Mr. Jane Fonda 

We’ve a most interesting trek ahead through Santa Clarita Valley history, what with glass volcanoes, presidential candidates, Mr. Jane Fonda and a California Highway Patrol feeding frenzy.  Left foot goes in the stirrup. Bounce a little. Hop on up. If you’ve done

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Robert Lamoureux | Help! The carpet is all wet 

Question: Hello there, Robert.  I hope you’re doing well. I’m sure you must be so busy with this weather we’re having.  My question is in fact, weather related.  We have two windows leaking and I know that we have to wait until we

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Contract dispute could impact medical decisions

Two of the region’s biggest health care providers are pointing fingers in a dispute that could raise costs or change service locations for Kaiser Permanente members who receive care or treatment at Henry

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

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water online workshop reveals its drought plan, supply portfolio

As the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency prepares to submit its updated Urban Water Management Plan to the state by July this year, the agency is sharing its water supply outlook and drought plans with the valley residents it stands to affect.  The UWMP

Wahkan roams The Signal offices on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Signal file photo

The Signal gets special visit by wolf 

The Signal had a special visit by a furry friend on Thursday morning. However, the furry friend was a wolf named Wahkan.  His owners Colette and Paul Pondella from Shadowland Foundation, a wolf rescue by Lake Hughes,

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College Briefs for Feb. 19

2 local students named to Shenandoah University dean’s and president’s list   Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester and 525

Chamber’s Business Choice Award winners honored 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 103rd annual Business Choice Awards and board installation ceremony was, to its president’s mind, a celebration of the Santa Clarita Valley’s impressive business diversity.  From an ambitious yoga studio to the city’s

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.  

Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 

News release  John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper

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