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Special olympics hosts bowling tournament  

The Valencia Lanes was packed on Saturday morning, with teams from across southern California including the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2026 SCV Bowling Competition hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern

Vince fire prompts evacuation orders 

A fire in Valencia that initially prompted evacuation orders for residents in the Bridgeport area was extinguished following a large presence of Los Angeles County Department Fire personnel on Tuesday

L.A. County inspects Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation 

The Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation’s Acton facility has been the center of attention after being inspected by multiple L.A. County departments for possible check code violations and the welfare of animals under the foundation’s care, a county news release announced Tuesday.  On Friday, the L.A. County Departments of

This Anna’s Hummingbird enjoys nectar from a Fuchsia plant. Photo Veronika Andrews, Pixabay

Hummingbirds in Santa Clarita 

Yes, there are hummingbirds in the Santa Clarita Valley. However, when temperatures exceed 95° F most hummingbirds may flee to slightly cooler climates. The one hummingbird you might continue to see in

An LA County Sheriff's Department deputy speaks with a resident Friday near a crime scene on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea  

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a request Wednesday to remove a prior conviction for a defendant accused of assault and false imprisonment in allegations from a 2024 armed standoff

Regional Planning Commission OKs 3,600 homes 

The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Wednesday on Homestead South, a 3,600-home part of the master-planned community formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is now Valencia by FivePoint. 

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

SCV Water outlines 2026 Consumer Confidence Report  

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a webinar, “Water Matters,” to give community members the opportunity to hear information on the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report and ask questions on Wednesday evening.  The presentation

Photos: RagDolls performs during Concerts

Attendees rocked out and reminisced with Aerosmith classics during the city of Santa Clarita’s third installment of the 2026 Concerts in the Park lineup, featuring the Ragdolls Aerosmith Tribute Band,

Former deputy city clerk files whistleblower suit 

A former deputy Santa Clarita city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she faced discrimination, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation.  Tiana Bradley worked for the city for just over a year

COC to hold board self-evaluation retreat  

The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees is scheduled to hold its Board Self Evaluation Retreat on Friday in room 301 of the Valencia campus’ University Center.   Public comments on closed session items, which will be in relation to the

Two local teens arrested for social media trend  

Two local teens caught on camera kicking a residential door, participating in a social media trend called the “Door Kick Challenge,” were taken into custody on felony vandalism charges following an investigation, according to a