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Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 

Just down the asphalt path from the massive closed gates of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a few dozen local residents stood beside each other Saturday afternoon in a bid for a morale boost.   Longtime Val Verde resident Bill Monroe, who now lives with his wife Tamara in Lakeview

The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of

The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City to break ground on Via Princessa Park 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station (19201 Via Princessa).   Via Princessa Park will

‘Saugus Restaurant’ opens for business 

There were some familiar faces but a new name as the Saugus Restaurant opened up at 5 a.m. Monday for business, inside the home of the Original Saugus Cafe.  The Original Saugus

Community groups host Day of Service  

School was out Monday at Sierra Vista Junior High School for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but there were plenty of lessons available next door at the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club.  

New laws taking effect in 2026

Getting up to speed on new California laws for 2026 

From CalMatters  Most of the hundreds of new California laws that are set to take effect on the first day of the new year won’t change your life. They’re adjustments to existing laws and directions

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Iran protest death toll nears 4,000, human rights group says 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said on Sunday that it estimates at least 3,919 people have been killed during the recent protests in Iran, adding that 8,949 additional deaths

Crash causes power outage in Canyon Country  

A Canyon Country traffic collision shortly after midnight Monday left resulted a fire, a power outage and an arrest, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.  City officials reported

2-vehicle collision results in one arrest  

A two-vehicle traffic collision is under investigation after an arrest was made in the early hours of Sunday morning on State Route 14 at Sand Canyon Road, according to officials with California Highway Patrol Traffic

Victim accidentally shoots himself with gun  

A man was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after accidentally shooting himself with a gun on the 31500 block of Castaic Road on Saturday night, according to officials with the

Levi’s Stadium hosts the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup play this year. Photo ©ADOBE STOCK. LOGO COURTESY SPORTSLOGOS.NET

New Places and Events to Explore This Year 

Living in the Santa Clarita Valley we are lucky to have access to theme parks, including one in our own backyard, as well as world-class entertainment and other opportunities for fun and