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Purple Walk 2026 welcomes hundreds 

Every October, the Child & Family Center’s headquarters becomes a gathering place for unity, support and encouragement during its annual 5K Purple Walk, an event honoring survivors of domestic violence.  On Saturday, more

Art Classic celebrates art and connection 

The 36th annual Art Classic, hosted by the Santa Clarita Artists Association, brought artists of all ages under one roof once again, to celebrate local art and connection on Saturday at The Centre.   The professionally

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026  

Bridgeport Park turned into a sea of purple on Saturday for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, which brought hundreds of people to raise money, awareness and support to those battling Alzheimer’s disease.   Senior Walk Manager Donna Cohen said money raised

Man transported following fiery crash 

A 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital in unknown condition following a fiery solo vehicle crash in Canyon Country in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to a

City rolls out The Rink  

Hundreds turned out Friday to celebrate the opening of The Rink, the city’s multipurpose arena situated beside the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Centre Pointe Parkway.   Mayor Laurene Weste called

Mike Ditka welcomes sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland in the press booth during a National Football League pre-season game between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium in August 2006. U.S. Navy file photo.

Chicago Bears icon Mike Ditka dies at 86 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Mike Ditka, who led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl championship win as head coach, has died at the age of 86.  Ditka’s death was

Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Deadly e-bike crashes shape 3 new California laws 

By Lynn La CalMatters Writer  Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Isaias surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Oct. 8, 2026. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP

Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. weather forecasters on Friday morning said Hurricane Isaias has become a Category 3 major storm with 120 mph winds — with just hours to go

Danny Fire halted at 150 acres 

The Danny Fire, which broke out in Gorman and caused traffic jams along Interstate 5 north of the Santa Clarita Valley and prompted evacuation orders on Thursday afternoon, was halted at 150 acres and is at 29% containment as of

Bouquet Canyon Fire, Oct. 3, 2026. Screenshot from video by Rick Cordova/KNN/For The Signal

Local man faces federal charges over Bouquet Fire 

Following the lead of the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office earlier this week, federal prosecutors Friday levied charges at the man accused of starting the Bouquet Fire, which could land

Vehicle fire impacts southbound commute 

So much for that Friday morning light commute through the Santa Clarita Valley.  A vehicle fire slowed the southbound commute on State Route 14 Friday morning.  A tree-trimming truck caught

The badge for a California Highway Patrol officer

Fatal crash under investigation by CHP  

California Highway Patrol officers with the Newhall-area Office are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon, according to a spokesman for the agency.  Officers began receiving alerts from motorists

Council candidates take questions 

The Santa Clarita City Council has an election on the books that’s guaranteed to bring new names and faces to City Hall, with two incumbents not seeking re-election — and