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FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Person trapped after traffic collision in Saugus 

A person was trapped after a traffic collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road at Riverview Road on Monday morning, according to an official with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Firefighters

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Hart alum selected for TV Academy internship 

News release  Hart High School alumnus Logan Galarza has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program. He is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the

Planners to discuss city design standards  

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is once again scheduled Tuesday to take up a discussion of objective design standards, which planners consider a critical way for the city to maintain its distinctive

World News

France evacuates 10,000 from wildfire’s path 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  Around 10,000 people are being evacuated from ‌areas along the path of wildfires that threaten several small towns and villages near France’s border with Spain.   On Monday morning, French Interior Minister

Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on 

A Senate bill aimed at raising the state’s parole-eligibility requirements for “elderly” inmates unanimously passed the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, according to a statement Wednesday from Sen. Brian Jones, R-San

Right to left, fisherman Shane Volberding and deckhand Destiny Louise Silva look off into the distance as dark clouds cover the coast of La Jolla in San Diego on May 26, 2026. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

California fishing industry’s workforce is graying 

By Deborah Brennan CalMatters Writer  In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade.   Gulls wheeled above the water as

Hart district recaps Class of 2026 success 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that the graduating Class of 2026 has officially secured acceptances to hundreds of prestigious colleges, universities, trade schools and military

Saugus district welcomes new superintendent 

Newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez was welcomed by Saugus Union School District governing board trustees and the community during Tuesday’s regular meeting, which also featured a brief update on the fate of the former Santa Clarita

President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on May 22, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump plans long speech on Fourth  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to give a long speech on July 4 during an event in Washington.  “On July 4th, it’s going to

Black Hawk helicopters fly over Mount Rushmore National Memorial, outside of Rapid City, South Dakota, on July 2, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

Founders honored in 250th celebration at Mount Rushmore 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  KEYSTONE, S.D. — A day before America’s 250th Independence Day, Mount Rushmore was set to serve as the majestic backdrop for an evening speech from President Donald Trump — planned to be capped by a show-stopping $700,000 fireworks

Local lifeguards save toddler’s life 

What began as a routine morning at the community pool for the Brhel family quickly became every parent’s nightmare.  Madison Brhel, who is described as a lively and curious 3-year-old toddler who loves to explore the world around