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Newhall school board censures Robert 

Board members cite bylaw violations including racist comments A resolution to censure Newhall School District trustee Donna Robert for multiple violations of board bylaws against Superintendent Leticia Hernandez, including discriminatory comments, passed on a 4-1

City OKs plan that increases affordable units 

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock.  With a unanimous

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Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary  

A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman.   According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block

Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident 

A 26-year-old Castaic man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on June 18 has been taken into custody, according to a Nixle alert released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

Council complains about transparency-law updates 

A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city

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Newhall school board considers censure of trustee    

Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent  The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal

LASD attempting to locate Canyon Country teen runaway  

A 15-year-old Canyon Country teen was categorized as a voluntary runaway, and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is requesting the public’s help in locating him, according to a Nixle alert published on Wednesday afternoon.   Damian Vasquez was

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Stabbing reported in Saugus  

Details of a stabbing incident that took place in Saugus remain under investigation as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official.   Deputies responded to the 21400 block of Angela Yvonne Avenue

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Hart district reviews proposed LCAP for 2026-27  

A draft of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan was presented during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting.   The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the

Arlo, a retired K-9, lays down with a toy at the "Picnic with the Pack: K-9 Arlo is Back!" event at Hart Park in Newhall, Calif., Monday, June 22, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Retired K-9 visits Hart Park  

Arlo, a 9-year-old German shepherd and retired K-9 from Thurston County Sheriff’s Office in Washington, paid a visit to Santa Clarita at Hart Park on Monday morning.   Along with Arlo and Tyler McCoy, Arlo’s

Advocating through film amidst the Digital Age 

Between advocacy and acting, 18-year-old Bardia Seiri can’t choose between the two. Instead, he’s utilizing both passions by directing his short, independent film called “Mama Sunshine.”  According to Seiri, the film is intended to discuss a

Photos: Fruit on display

As summer has officially begun, the Santa Clarita Artists Association celebrated fruits and colors with the “Freshly Squeezed: Citrus Summer” art exhibition on Saturday. Showcasing the fresh works of nearly 25 local

Man arrested on suspicion of multiple charges 

A man was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted burglary, vandalism and misdemeanor narcotics-related charges on the 26800 block of Camargo Drive in Saugus on Monday night, according to an official with the Santa Clarita