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Oklahoma drug enforcement agent Mike Garcia looks over rows of marijuana plants at an illegal grow facility in Ponca City, Okla, on Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Allan Stein.

51 indicted over marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma 

By Michael Clements Contributing Writer  A Department of Homeland Security investigation has resulted in the indictment of 51 defendants — including 29 Chinese nationals — on 67 counts of conspiracy to manufacture black-market marijuana in Oklahoma for

Photos: COC’s Discovery Day

College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.

Former FBI Director James Comey arrives at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 17, 2018. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Comey charged with threatening to kill or harm president 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges relating to threatening to kill or harm President Donald Trump. 

Registration opens for WiSH Upon a Car 

News release  WiSH Upon a Car Showcase returns once again 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center. This fundraising event benefits the WiSH Education Foundation and features hot rods, classics,

Courts filler

Murder trial likely in September 

A trial schedule was set for a 22-year-old Santa Clarita man being charged with second-degree murder in a 2023 Saugus crash that left his passenger dead.   On Monday, Judge Hilleri Merritt set

Santa Clarita City Hall

City adopts new ADU rules 

The city of Santa Clarita formally amended its policies for accessory dwelling units on Tuesday, mandated updates to keep the city in compliance with state law.  Council members lamented the

SCV Senior Center celebrates 50th anniversary at Golden Gala 

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida ballroom was possibly the shiniest it’s ever been Saturday.  The Senior Center’s 50th anniversary Golden Gala, a reimagined version of its annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser, let attendees interpret the year’s theme “all that glitters is

Lifeguards Kalista Imo (front left) and Danae Plascencia present a CPR demonstration to attendees of the Water Safety Day event on June 21, 2025 at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City to host Water Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is reinforcing the importance of water safety through a free, community-focused event, Water Safety Day, scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.

Faculty, alumni, industry partners, and current students gather at the University Center on April 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of College of the Canyons’ land surveying program. Courtesy photo.

COC Land Surveying celebrates 20th anniversary 

News release  The College of the Canyons Land Surveying Department marked its 20th anniversary with a special celebration held April 18 at the University Center.  The event drew more than 60 attendees, which

Road rage incident from Antelope Valley comes to SCV 

A now-confirmed road rage incident drew a heavy presence to the Copper Hill Drive and West Creek Drive area on Tuesday afternoon after initial reports said it was a suspected assault with a deadly weapon call, according

World News

United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC next month 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  The United Arab Emirates has said it is leaving OPEC and the broader alliance.  “This decision follows a comprehensive review of the UAE’s production policy and its