Rain to begin again late Sunday
February 13, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley forecast is calling for heavy rain next week, which could be joined by thunderstorms, as temperatures are expected to dip into the 40s by the middle of next week
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Hart district hosts chess tournament
February 13, 2026
The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School. A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition
Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
February 13, 2026
By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Thursday to violating federal civil rights laws through involvement with a Minnesota church protest last month. Lemon and eight other
Trump: 2nd carrier group to Middle East leaving soon
February 13, 2026
By Ryan Morgan Signal Staff Writer President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he is sending a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, in case ongoing negotiations with
‘They Shouldn’t Be a Political Prop’: Parents Raise Concerns Over Student Anti-ICE Walkouts
February 13, 2026
By Janice Hisle, Savannah Hulsey Pointer, Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writers When Erika Franklin went to pick up her daughter from school on Jan. 30, she was stunned to see hundreds
Flyers update: Mother injured in Colorado collision returns home, Whitesides gives shoutout in House
February 12, 2026
The mother of a Santa Clarita Lady Flyers hockey player who was critically injured in the crash that killed another player’s father last month in Colorado has been released from the hospital. As of
West Ranch students ‘won’t stay silent’ during ICE protest
February 12, 2026
The roughly 130 West Ranch High School students who staged the latest in a series of school walkout protests brought megaphones to their demonstration and put them to use to make their message heard
LASD offers condolences, asks for info in double fatal
February 12, 2026
Sheriff’s officials Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in a fatal crash that left two dead Friday. A statement issued by the L.A. County
EPA rescinds Obama-era finding that served as basis for climate regulation
February 12, 2026
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday announced the elimination of a 2009 finding that served as the basis of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse
House passes bill requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship
February 12, 2026
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — The SAVE America Act passed the House on Wednesday. Led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, the legislation would require Americans to prove their citizenship when registering to vote.
Trump appears to confirm 2nd carrier headed to Middle East
February 12, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to confirm in a post on social media that a second aircraft carrier is being prepared to be sent to
College Brief for Feb. 12
February 12, 2026
Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025. Williams is majoring in
SCV Water to host third Urban Water Management Plan workshop
February 12, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host its third Urban Water Management Plan community workshop on Wednesday, giving SCV residents the chance to continue learning about the agency plan as it’s being updated. The UWMP is a state-mandated document that helps water agencies forecast future
Court records: Murder suspect linked to school assault, gang raid
February 11, 2026
Public records shed light on the L.A. County district attorney’s case against a Newhall gang member who is identified as the lone suspect in two Oct. 31 shooting deaths on
Deputies: Val Verde man arrested on suspicion of robbery
February 11, 2026
A 65-year-old Val Verde man was arrested on suspicion of felony robbery charges after taking merchandise without paying from a store on the 28000 block of Newhall Ranch Road on Tuesday
Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft auto, car stolen from Nevada
February 11, 2026
A 22-year-old Santa Clarita woman was arrested on suspicion of felony grand theft auto charges and other outstanding warrants after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the area of
City holds brief talk on community needs
February 11, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council waived the hearing of a city staff report Tuesday on what residents — and more than a few surrounding citizens who responded to the city’s outreach — thought
Deputies: Pepper spray used on student protesters interrupting traffic stop
February 11, 2026
During a Canyon High School walkout protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday morning, an unrelated traffic stop in the same area led deputies to disperse pepper spray on a crowd of students who intervened, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said.
Canyon High credits new teaching strategy for increase in math scores
February 11, 2026
The William S. Hart Union High School District saw a gain in mathematics for the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress where student performance improved at every grade level tested.
Castaic Union School District accepting applications for Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship
February 11, 2026
News release The Castaic Union School District announced that the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. “Jene Fielder was a vibrant lady who lived with gusto,” the district said