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 City OKs study on Sunridge 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved the latest milestone for a project expected to transform the landscape of the Santa Clarita Valley and add thousands of homes.  The

House fire reported in Castaic 

A structure fire in Castaic prompted the immediate response of the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon.   According to Howard Tieu, a spokesman for L.A. County Fire, first responders were dispatched to

Being a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for Shauntell Lowe, according to a news release from the community college, which held its graduation ceremony last week. Courtesy photo.

First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation 

News release  With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination.  Being a first-generation college

Immigration News

Trump signs $70B bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol for 3 years 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a $72 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.  The measure, known as the Secure America Act, funds ICE and Border

Regime: Iran will reassess US talks after clashes 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  An Iranian regime spokesman on Wednesday said Tehran will reassess its negotiations with the United States following strikes launched by both countries this week and U.S. President Donald Trump signaling that

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 12, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Patel: FBI to crack down on ‘laser pointing’ crimes 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with partners to crack down on “laser strikes” and other abuse of lasers, especially during events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, agency Director

LGBTQ community celebrates pride in Castaic 

Castaic hosted the L.A. County Parks System’s latest Pride Month celebration Friday, providing an opportunity for two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest LGBTQ-supporting organizations — the SCV LGBTQ Center, and PFLAG, or Parents

Courts filler

Ex-DEA agent receives diversion  

A fired federal agent who had displayed a pattern of escalating behaviors that concerned local law enforcement received “diversion,” as his sentence at his recent hearing.   James Young pleaded not

Theft suspect offered plea deal 

A long-sought robbery suspect was offered a three-year prison sentence in a plea deal the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office proffered after waiting six months for the defendant to appear.   L.A. Police Department officers

The College of the Canyons University Center. Courtesy photo.

COC to hold tentative budget workshop  

College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday.  The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different

Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase 

The annual “Celebration of the Arts” was held at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening, as all 10 of the elementary schools in the Newhall School District got the opportunity to show their artwork from throughout

Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates Looney Tunes Land

Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated the re-opening of its newest attraction, “Looney Tunes Land,” on Saturday, when it became available to the public after a monthslong renovation. This particular section

A Seahawk medium displacement unmanned surface vessel participates in a U.S. battle rehearsal on the Pacific Ocean on April 21, 2021. Shannon Renfroe/U.S. Navy

Trump vows US response to Iran shooting down helicopter  

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond.  “I