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Walk 4 MHF set for March 28 

News release  Walk 4 MHF, a family-friendly community walk that brings together families, supporters, volunteers, and local partners to raise funds and awareness for children and families facing pediatric cancer, is

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SCAG scholarship program accepting applications 

News release  The Southern California Association of Governments announced that the application window for the 2026 SCAG Scholarship Program is now open.   The program, in collaboration with the California Transportation Foundation, will award nine

The Canyon Coyotes 4-H club presents an award each year to the senior whom the members believe has contributed the most to the club. For the second time in club history, it was a tie: Michael Chourbagi and Evelett Sparks tied for the Chris Carroll Award. Courtesy photo.

4-H club presents Chris Carroll Award  

News release  The Canyon Coyotes 4-H club presents an award each year to the senior whom the  members believe has contributed the most to the club.   The Chris Carroll Award is named after Chris Carroll, who always helped people

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

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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,

College briefs

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.