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An unidentified flying object (UFO) is shown in declassified military footage. Department of Defense/Screenshot.

What newly released UFO reports reveal 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer  A pilot flying near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reported seeing an “unknown phenomenon” strobing and moving as if running on a racetrack hundreds of feet

Heat advisory for SCV  

The Santa Clarita Valley is under a heat advisory due to forecasted high temperatures on Friday, according to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health release.   According to the

Krishna Thangavelu with her “Angel Sunrise” piece, a painting she created gaining inspiration from her ocean view when she lived in Palisades. May 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Angel Art’ out of the ashes 

Artist displays her works saved from Palisades Fire   When Krishna Thangavelu saw a large tree on fire near her home, she quickly made the decision to evacuate.   Grabbing as many

Kirk attorney hopeful on sentencing  

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Valencia man convicted of deprivation of rights under the color of law will face sentencing for a misdemeanor at his hearing next week,

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Juan Ayala (front) and Deputy Keith Wells on their way to distribute pizza to California Pizza Kitchen customers on May 22, 2025 during a fundraiser to support the Special Olympics of Southern California in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Tip- a-Cop

Sheriff deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station served pizza for customers last week at California Pizza Kitchen in Valencia for the “Tip-a-Cop” fundriaser aimed to support athletes with

National News

HHS cancels $700M in funding for bird flu vaccine 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled funding for Moderna’s vaccine against avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, the department confirmed on

National News

Trump, Johnson respond to Musk spending bill remarks 

By Jackson Richman, Katabella Roberts Contributing Writers  The White House and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., responded on Wednesday to Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk objecting to the major

College briefs

College Briefs for May 29

Local cadet graduates from West Point  Cadet Joseph Ahart, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ahart of Valencia, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday, May 24.  Ahart graduated

City OKs trash-rate increase 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday authorized a rate increase for its commercial and residential waste-management services, which is associated with cost increases due to the closure of Chiquita