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Former deputy city clerk files whistleblower suit 

A former deputy Santa Clarita city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she faced discrimination, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation.  Tiana Bradley worked for the city for just over a year

COC to hold board self-evaluation retreat  

The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees is scheduled to hold its Board Self Evaluation Retreat on Friday in room 301 of the Valencia campus’ University Center.   Public comments on closed session items, which will be in relation to the

Two local teens arrested for social media trend  

Two local teens caught on camera kicking a residential door, participating in a social media trend called the “Door Kick Challenge,” were taken into custody on felony vandalism charges following an investigation, according to a

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth straight meeting on Wednesday.  Nine members of the Federal Open Market Committee — also known as the FOMC — agreed to leave

Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court 

A resident trying to stop the Wiley Canyon Project and “specially appearing counsel” on behalf of the project’s interests are expected back in front of a judge Wednesday, according to

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Forecast calls for heat warning 

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for “a pretty extended period of above-normal temperatures” in the 10-day forecast in the Santa Clarita Valley, leading to renewed warnings this summer for

Saugus board holds retreat with new superintendent 

The Saugus Union School District governing board and superintendent held a special meeting Saturday in the district’s Education Center for a board retreat aimed at team building and discussions surrounding the district’s strategic direction, priorities and

Trial dates shift in Newhall murder case 

A murder trial expected to start next month for the men accused in a June 2024 Newhall murder has been pushed back after a defense motion seeking more time, according to court

Kids could be seen riding their e-bikes in a neighborhood on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host community meeting on e-bikes 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, invites residents to attend a community meeting on e-bikes and e-motorcycles on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Council

Politics and government

Whitesides, Obernolte introduce bipartisan PILOT Act  

News release  Reps. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Jay Obernolte, R-Big Bear Lake, have introduced the bipartisan PILOT (Providing Increased Local Opportunities for Test-pilots) Act to study expanding job opportunities for civilian pilots and engineers

Lindsey Graham honored in Capitol memorial 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Lawmakers and dignitaries paid tribute to former Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., with speakers praising him as a selfless and patriotic American.  Graham lay in state at the U.S. Capitol

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Concerns mount over noncitizens registered to vote  

By Janice Hisle & Savannah Hulsey Pointer  Contributing Writers  Revelations that thousands of noncitizens were found on New Jersey’s voter rolls — and that hundreds cast ballots illegally — have raised questions about the extent of the