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Robert Francis Prevost elected as first American pope 

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer   A new pope has been elected and he is American.  The College of Cardinals chose Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday evening in the third overall vote of the conclave.  Prevost has chosen to take the name Pope Leo XIV.  With his first words as pontiff, he wished all people peace, and urged the church to go

From left: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Medical Director Nousheen Zaman, HMNH Foundation Manager Renee León, and Director of the Center for Women and Newborns Lori Matzner look at the upgraded Giraffe Bed carestation, an incubator that provides a controlled and supportive environment for vulberanble newborns on April 22, 2025 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Henry Mayo NICU keeps families together 

Before Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital got its neonatal intensive care unit, a baby born prematurely or with some other serious issue would’ve been taken from the mother and transferred to

Boxers fight before a full house during the Mayor’s Cup at the Guerrero’s Boxing Gym in Valencia, Saturday, April 26, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Mayor’s Cup boxing event packs a weekend wallop

Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda praised former WBO middleweight champion Fernando Guerrero and his gym on Sunday for the work they’re doing in the community, teaching area youth boxing skills

Members from D’Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment pose with their wings during the Santa Clarita Artists Association's "Things With Wings" gallery on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Things With Wings’

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its exhibit, “Things With Wings,” on Saturday in Old Town Newhall. Various types of artworks with wings were displayed, as well as an appearance

College briefs

College Briefs for May 1

Peretz selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities dean’s list  Abigail Peretz, of Valencia, has been named to the 2024 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Twin

Photos: Take Back Day

Residents throughout the Santa Clarita Valley could donate used or unused prescription medications at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Saturday to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National

Press release

SCV Boys & Girls Club receives $10K grant 

News release  The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 community health grant that will be used toward enhancing academic performance among local youth through