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Hart district: No layoffs, extra work assignments set to be cut  

A William S. Hart Union High School District official said on Tuesday that 14 bus assistants will not be laid off, but extra assignments they are given will be cut.   Debbie Dunn, the district’s director of communication and community engagement, stated on Tuesday that the agenda

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Parent sentenced for child found wandering 

A Valencia woman whose 6-year-old girl was found alone, late at night, running near a major intersection in August pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor, according to Santa Clarita Courthouse

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.  

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Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road  

A Los Angeles-based developer is looking to put 100 market-rate assisted-living units for seniors on Tourney Road, across the street from the Kaiser Permanente medical offices and nestled alongside Valencia Country Club.  “The Ivy

Cars drive in the rain on Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Rain expected on, off throughout week 

Santa Clarita residents should expect the rainy weather to slightly lighten up on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning with about three-quarters of an inch of rain anticipated, according to National Weather Service officials.  However, there is a slight chance of

Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP  

The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.  

Deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at 32796 Ridge Top Lane in Castaic Saturday afternoon on Feb. 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Deputies: Castaic murder suspect arrested 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man suspected of stabbing his father multiple times on the 32700 block of Ridge Top Lane in Castaic on Saturday afternoon.  Homicide investigators identified the murder suspect as 19-year-old Terrance Crawford.   Crawford was located

Learn Line Dancing at Ignite Studio in Castaic and then go out on your own and enjoy the fun! PHOTOS ©ADOBESTOCK

Fun Nights Out 

On some nights in Santa Clarita, the glow isn’t coming from bar neon but from quiz sheets, dance floors, game tables and dessert cases, where neighbors linger past dark in places that feel more

A SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites into orbit was seen from the Santa Clarita Valley in a Valentine's Day launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara. The Falcon 9 rocket was launched at about 6 p.m.

SpaceX launch seen from SCV

A SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites into orbit was seen from the Santa Clarita Valley in a Valentine’s Day launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara. The Falcon

Deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at 32796 Ridge Top Lane in Castaic Saturday afternoon on Feb. 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Homicide detectives investigate Castaic death  

An investigation into the circumstances of a man’s death in Castaic is underway by Homicide Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to an LASD Nixle alert.   The  incident was reported at approximately

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

Artist's rendering, proposed future Valencia Town Center development. Source: City of Santa Clarita

Council asks questions about mall project 

In the past month, Santa Clarita planners have spent hours talking about their major efforts for 2026-27, first through the city’s annual budget, and then through the announcement of the city’s latest