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Assembly candidate fires back over residency complaint 

Ahlers’ property records dispel false allegations  A Woodland Hills law firm has launched a residency challenge against a candidate in the 40th Assembly District, a territory that comprises nearly all of the Santa Clarita Valley. 

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CHP: Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI, child endangerment 

A woman was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and felony child endangerment after California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers made an enforcement stop on Monday evening, according to an email statement from Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesman for the

Hart graduation strikes note of optimism amid rapid change 

William S. Hart High School’s nearly 500-member graduating class ended its high school career this week amid a labor market shakeup that’s changing the American workforce at a rapid clip.  But Hart Principal Jason d’Autremont isn’t worried about the future of the class of 2026.  “I know there’s a lot of concern

Canyon High hosts Demo Day 

Canyon High School’s computer science class held its annual Demo Day last week during a lunch period, showcasing students’ original apps and video games they designed and developed throughout the semester.   Hundreds of students trickled into Josh Underwood’s computer

Walking an inch turns into miles 

Many athletes often gear up to run a marathon once in their lifetime. Filomeno Santos did just that, just over seven times longer.  As an avid ultramarathon runner, Santos participated in the Los Olivos Born to

A child is loaded into an ambulance after being struck by a vehicle near Highlands Elementary School on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

2 children hit by SUV near school

By Kamryn Martell and Perry Smith Signal Staff Writers  Two children were struck by a vehicle near Highlands Elementary School during morning drop-off time Wednesday morning.  The children were a 12-year-old

Deputies offer warning before operation  

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station offered a warning Tuesday ahead of a planned operation Thursday for motorcycle safety.  SCV Sheriff’s Station Sgt. Mark Perkins, who leads the Traffic Unit,

Attendees watch "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" at the sixth annual "Newhallywood" Silent Film Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Silent film festival leaves community speechless  

The sixth annual “Newhallywood” silent film festival brought the excitement and joy of going to the theaters – even without the sound on Sunday afternoon at the Newhall Family Theatre.  E.J. Stephens, co-founder of

Photos: Cricket tournament

The Santa Clarita Cricket Academy held the finals for the organization’s first-ever Youth Cricket Tournament at Central Park on Saturday.  The organization, which was founded two years ago, boasts 80

Local dignitaries and veterans smile for a photo at the Memorial Day Tribute at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall, Calif., Monday, May 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Community gathers to remember veterans on Memorial Day 

Local dignitaries, veterans and community members gathered on the sunny Monday morning to memorialize those who have fallen in service of their country. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary included a special salute to those who have served in the