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Saugus board set to vote on superintendent Tuesday 

The Saugus Union School District’s new superintendent is anticipated to be appointed next week, assuming there’s a majority vote by the governing board during Tuesday’s closed session meeting.   If a new CEO is voted in, the district is scheduled to host a set of

Senses Block party returns for 2026 season 

The city of Santa Clarita’s Senses Block Party returned for the 2026 season on Thursday night with this month’s theme titled “On the Ranch” as a pre celebration to the 30th annual Cowboy Festival set

Friendly Valley’s emergency preparedness group holds expo 

In the event of a major disaster near Friendly Valley, members would likely have to shelter in place — and organize quickly.  That’s why having a plan is especially important for the members of the 11 homeowners associations that make up the Santa Clarita retirement community,

Mayor Bill Miranda is voted by councilmenbers as mayor during the Santa Clarita City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City Council approves 5% pay hike  

Despite a bit of grumbling from the current Santa Clarita City Council, three of the four members present Tuesday decided to raise the salary of the future City Council by

Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation  

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida Ballroom stage was the site of an atypically international music performance Saturday evening.  Lit up by several rows of candlelight, local pianist and music program head Oksana Kolesnikova, followed by Iranian musician Ardeshir Farah

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

Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained 

A fire dubbed the Otis fire broke out on the north side of Interstate 5 near Edison Road in Newhall Friday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.   The fire had spread to 1 acre around 5 p.m., with L.A.

Children join Santa Clarita City Councilmembers Laurene Weste, center, and Marsha McLean as they help plant a Deodar Cedar tree for Earth Arbor Day during the Neighborhood Cleanup Drive-Thru event held at Bridgeport Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 042923.

City seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting volunteers to pre-register for the annual Neighborhood Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, where volunteers will be able to help remove litter

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2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles 

By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide.  Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties

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

Vehicle fire shuts down street 

A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials.   The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in

City changes pave way for more ADUs 

Whether you call them “granny flats,” accessory dwelling units or extra rent income, the city of Santa Clarita could see a whole lot more of them popping up with pending changes to the city’s

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COC to hold Discover Day on April 24 

News release  College of the Canyons is scheduled to host its annual Discover Day on Friday, April 24, offering prospective and new students an opportunity to explore the college’s academic programs, student