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1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
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Deputies: Three Suspects Arrested on Suspicion of Possession of Fentanyl
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022

Three adult suspects were arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of possession of fentanyl with intent to sell the opioid after two other adults overdosed on the drug at Bouquet Canyon Park in Saugus, according to law enforcement officials. For the complete story, check The Signal.

Santa Clarita’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner Returns
Thursday, Nov 24, 2022

Outside chilly winds blew and the night was fairly quiet, but inside the Newhall Community Center was a stark contrast as hundreds of Santa Clarita families stayed warm, filled their bellies with a traditional Thanksgiving meal and enjoyed the company of their loved ones. For the complete story, visit...

City Approves $3.3M Design Contract for Sports Complex Expansion

The city of Santa Clarita awarded a $3.3 million design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates Tuesday night to prepare for an expansion of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on the ndeveloped southeastern portion of the 38-acre property. For the complete story, visit The Signal.

Coroner Identifies 2 of 3 Killed in Fatal San Francisquito Collision
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022

Courtesy of The Signal The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office has identified two of the three men who died Sunday afternoon in a fiery head-on collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road. For the full story visit https://signalscv.com/2022/08/coroner-identifies-2-of-3-killed-in-crash-chp-releases-additional-details/

San Francisquito Crash Kills Three, Two in Critical Condition
Monday, Aug 29, 2022

An expanded traffic collision resulted in three people pronounced dead at the scene and two others in critical condition on San Francisquito Canyon Road Sunday, according to firefighters. According to Robert Diaz, Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatcher, three people were pronounced dead on arrival...

Former Signal Editor Lila Littlejohn Dies at 68
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022

Courtesy of The Signal. Lila Littlejohn, a veteran journalist, journalism teacher and former editor of The Signal, died Sunday morning peacefully in her sleep at her home in Florida, according to family. For the full story visit https://signalscv.com/2022/08/former-signal-editor-lila-littlejohn-dies-at-68/

Unity Of Community Honors Victims Of Saugus Shooting
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

Two years after the deadly school shooting at Saugus High School, the community joined together in person for its Unity of Community event to honor victims and look toward a brighter future. The second annual Unity of Community provided the Saugus community a way to honor victims Gracie Muehlberger,...

Hart Rampage Brings Back Bands, Color Guards to Cougar Stadium
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

Ba-dum ba-dum. The drums began, the horns followed and an outpour of cheers drowned any side conversations as William S. Hart High School’s Hart Regiment band and color guard marched into Cougar Stadium. Hart High organized its 37th annual Rampage at College of the Canyons on Saturday after being...

Supervisors Clarify Rent Registry Requirements
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to clarify requirements of the L.A. County Rent Registry after receiving hundreds of concerns and complaints from homeowners in unincorporated areas of the county. “I move the Board of Supervisors to direct the Department of Consumer and...

Newhall School District Board Discusses, Approves Raises
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The Newhall School District governing board unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for Superintendent Jeff Pelzel after he obtained an “exemplary rating” while teachers begin negotiations with the district in hopes of a similar outcome. “He was given an...

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Legacy Christian Academy, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special celebration dinner and fundraiser, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
April 25: Legacy Anniversary Dinner, Fashion Show Fundraiser
Activated Events, the premier independent live events company, has announced the lineup for the return of Boots In The Park to Santa Clarita, noon- 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Central Park.
May 10: Return of Boots in the Park at Central Park
The prestigious Bryan Clay Invitational yielded records upon records for The Master's University track and field teams April 16-18. Multiple school records went down including the women's 5000m, men's shot put and the men's 800m.
Record-Breaking Day for TMU Track at Bryan Clay
California State University, Northridge’s Institute of Sustainability will host “Jam in the G.A.R.D.E.N,” Wednesday, April 23 at 12:30-2:30 p.m.
April 23: CSUN Garden Combines Nature, Music for Earth Day
For just the third time in 23 matches, The Master's University men's volleyball team went five sets in a match. And for the third time in 23 matches, the team won, only this time it was for the GSAC Tournament Championship.
Mustangs are Champions of GSAC Men’s Volleyball
The Master's University men's and women's golf teams completed the final round of the GSAC Championship Tournament at Antelope Hills Golf Course North Wednesday afternoon, April 16.
Larson, Ulibarri Named GSAC Players of the Year at Championships
Businesses defined as food generators are invited to an Edible Food Recovery Networking event Friday, April 25, from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91351, CA.
April 25: Canyon Country Library Edible Food Recovery Event
College of the Canyons softball concluded its season sweep of L.A. Valley College by taking a 9-2 road victory over the Monarchs on Thursday, April 17.
Canyons Moves Conference Streak to Four, Defeats LAVC 9-2
There’s something uniquely powerful about sitting down face to face, sharing a conversation and simply listening to one and another.
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Voices: Letting the Conversations Flow
1994 - Sand Canyon homeowner Eddie Murray sets MLB record for switch-hit home runs in games (11 times) [story]
Eddie Murray
1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center invites the community to a free Open House on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 10: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
College of the Canyons baseball won its third straight game behind five shutout innings from its bullpen and an eighth inning rally that carried the Cougars to a 4-2 victory over Antelope Valley College at Mike Gillespie Field.
Cougars Baseball Dig Out of Early Hole, Defeat AVC 4-2
ARTnews, an art magazine based in New York City, has captured the past 25 years of the art world at a glance in its recent listing of the 100 best artworks of the 21st century, with several California Institute of the Arts alumni making the cut.
CalArtians Named in ARTnews’ Ranking of Century’s 100 Best Artworks
College of the Canyons Swim opened day one of the Western State Conference Championships at Santa Monica College on Thursday, April 17, with the Cougars finishing the opening round of events sixth among the 10 competing programs.
Canyons Swim Competes at Day One of WSC Championships
The third annual Summer Breeze Music Festival is coming to California Institute of the Arts on Saturday, June 7.
June 7: Third Annual Summer Breeze Music Festival
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, April 22 at City Hall to hold a public hearing regarding a request for a new five-story mixed-use building with 78 housing units and approximately 5,200 square-feet of commercial space to be built on the corner of Main Street, Market Street and Railroad Avenue.
April 22: City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Newhall Mixed Use Project
Santa Clarita’s rich history is built on the vision and dedication of those who laid its foundation, shaping the thriving community we know and love today. Among them was a trailblazer whose contributions deserve lasting recognition— Louis E. Brathwaite, the first Black man elected to public office in our community.
Patsy Ayala | Honoring the Life, Legacy of Louis E. Brathwaite
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Detail is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Michael Brandon Scott.
Update: FOUND LASD Seeks Help Locating Missing Valencia Man
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will recognize and celebrate its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 20-26.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrates National Volunteer Week
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Nicholas Patey, Golden Valley High School math teacher, has been selected as the 2025/26 Hart District Teacher of the Year.
Nicholas Patey Selected as 2025/26 Hart District Teacher of the Year
In the early morning hours of Thursday, April 17, the Juveniles and Gangs (JAG) team at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station led a coordinated, multi-location operation aimed at disrupting criminal street gang activity and safeguarding the Santa Clarita Valley.
JAG Team Leads Successful Operation, Arrests Eight Newhall 13 Gang Members
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