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Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Independence Day Classic sees over 1,200 participants

July 10, 2025 5:30 pm

A local tradition for over four decades, and a way for runners to burn a few calories before the Fourth of July food feasts, the 41st Independence Day Classic saw over 1,200 participants Friday just before the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade was set to take place. This

Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Independence Day Classic sees over 1,200 participants

July 10, 2025 5:30 pm

Featured Video | The 2025 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks

The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

July 10, 2025 5:26 pm

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Council announces ‘unplanned vacancy’ on commission

July 10, 2025 5:02 pm

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Residents gather for suicide prevention forum

July 10, 2025 4:54 pm

The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

July 10, 2025 5:26 pm

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Council announces ‘unplanned vacancy’ on commission

July 10, 2025 5:02 pm

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Residents gather for suicide prevention forum

July 10, 2025 4:54 pm

A sign stating the store is closed sits in front of the Ralphs in Castaic on Thursday July 10, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Rodent droppings force temporary closure of Castaic Ralphs

July 10, 2025 4:33 pm

Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin

July 10, 2025 1:34 pm

Latest News

Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Independence Day Classic sees over 1,200 participants

July 10, 2025 5:30 pm

The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

July 10, 2025 5:26 pm

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Council announces ‘unplanned vacancy’ on commission

July 10, 2025 5:02 pm

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Woman sues church, claiming it wouldn’t let her leave

July 10, 2025 4:52 pm

Hot temperatures hitting SCV

July 10, 2025 4:34 pm

A sign stating the store is closed sits in front of the Ralphs in Castaic on Thursday July 10, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Rodent droppings force temporary closure of Castaic Ralphs

July 10, 2025 4:33 pm

World News

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks

July 10, 2025 2:15 pm

The Eaton Fire burns in the community of Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

Eaton fire survivor told State Farm’s $900K check held due to insufficient funds

July 10, 2025 2:07 pm

Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin

July 10, 2025 1:34 pm

College briefs

College Briefs for July 10

July 10, 2025 11:40 am

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

July 10, 2025 9:52 am

Latest Videos

Stories with Video

Fireworks were on display during the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Friday, July 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Fireworks show ignites community spirit at Valencia Town Center

July 5, 2025 3:24 pm

The audience cheers during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Stars, stripes and Santa Clarita: A community united at the 93rd Fourth of July Parade

July 4, 2025 5:05 pm

The lights illuminated during the city of Santa Clarita's River of Lights Illumination Ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘River of Lights’ experience shines a spotlight on water’s journey

June 26, 2025 5:34 pm

Crime

Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin

July 10, 2025 1:34 pm

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

July 10, 2025 9:52 am

DA files charges against rape suspect

July 9, 2025 11:30 am

Business

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

July 10, 2025 9:52 am

Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year

July 9, 2025 1:48 pm

Community

The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

July 10, 2025 5:26 pm

Residents gather for suicide prevention forum

July 10, 2025 4:54 pm

SCV 10‑year‑old turns yo‑yo obsession into national title

July 10, 2025 2:40 pm

Education

College Briefs for July 10

July 10, 2025 11:40 am

SCV SELPA reaches out to parents of special-needs individuals

July 8, 2025 4:46 pm

Local school districts to proceed normally, remain cautious, after federal funds withheld

July 3, 2025 3:40 pm

Sunday Signal

Free Summer Shakespeare and More

July 6, 2025 8:24 am

Can I Have Chickens in Santa Clarita?

July 6, 2025 8:21 am

Best RV Parks, Campgrounds in California

July 6, 2025 8:16 am

Opinion

Jim Scott | Thanks for Differing Viewpoints

July 10, 2025 3:16 am

Mickey Jones | It’s No Surprise

July 10, 2025 3:13 am

Byron York | Disturbing Glimpses of Anger on Left

July 10, 2025 3:10 am

Sports

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU

July 8, 2025 12:09 pm

Photo courtesy of Trevor Segraves.

Local baseball player wins college Gold Glove award

June 28, 2025 11:07 am

City to break ground on new bike park

June 25, 2025 7:00 pm

Spencer Rathkamp catches air on his mountain bike in Santa Monica, August 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ahlgren

Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene

June 25, 2025 6:01 pm

Jada Kim was crowned the Level 10 national champion in the all-around and also earned medals on balance beam, vault and floor exercise at the USA Gymnastics DP National Championships in Salt Lake City. Photo courtesy of Team Photo.

Local gymnasts bring home national honors

June 25, 2025 2:08 pm

Maddy Gonzalez, Isaiah Montoya, Darina Montoya and Noreen Tilton were among the Santa Clarita employees, friends and community members who attended Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, June 21, at Dodger Stadium. Courtesy photo.

Santa Claritans attend 46th Annual Dodger Day

June 24, 2025 8:00 pm

West Ranch's Nolan Stoll (11) runs to home plate and celebrates with teammates during the sixth inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV baseball players earn all-CIF honors

June 20, 2025 4:12 pm

Samantha Miranda Rodriguez, a two-sport student-athlete at College of the Canyons, is achieving her dream of becoming a firefighter after graduating from COC. Photo courtesy of COC.

COC athlete plans to ‘firefight like a girl’

June 18, 2025 5:49 pm

The Brown Family at their last Thanksgiving together. Photo courtesy of Christine Brown.

‘Trey Loves You’ organization hosts its first 988 Invitational

June 7, 2025 12:56 pm

Valencia students Maxime Jolley, left, Chris Makhanian, center, and Henry Egami celebrate signing with their respective universities at signing day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia High celebrates college signees

June 5, 2025 5:17 pm

Saugus Lucas Limon (35) looks for an opening against Valencia attacker Jaydon Gaultney (14) during the second quarter of Wednesday's game at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus sweeps Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Players of the Year honors

June 5, 2025 4:38 pm

Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors

June 5, 2025 4:33 pm

Crime

Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin

July 10, 2025 1:34 pm

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

July 10, 2025 9:52 am

Crime Filler

DA files charges against rape suspect

July 9, 2025 11:30 am

Ridgecrest man found in Valencia with missing child

July 8, 2025 4:08 pm

Sports

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU

July 8, 2025 12:09 pm

Photo courtesy of Trevor Segraves.

Local baseball player wins college Gold Glove award

June 28, 2025 11:07 am

City to break ground on new bike park

June 25, 2025 7:00 pm

Spencer Rathkamp catches air on his mountain bike in Santa Monica, August 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ahlgren

Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene

June 25, 2025 6:01 pm

Community

The Cube hosts Western Speed Skating Championships

July 10, 2025 5:26 pm

Residents gather for suicide prevention forum

July 10, 2025 4:54 pm

Ten‑year‑old Geo Gan performs in the National Yo‑Yo Contest in June 2025. Photo by Juliette Kroeger.

SCV 10‑year‑old turns yo‑yo obsession into national title

July 10, 2025 2:40 pm

College briefs

College Briefs for July 10

July 10, 2025 11:40 am

Education

College briefs

College Briefs for July 10

July 10, 2025 11:40 am

Press release

SCV SELPA reaches out to parents of special-needs individuals

July 8, 2025 4:46 pm

Local school districts to proceed normally, remain cautious, after federal funds withheld

July 3, 2025 3:40 pm

College briefs

College Briefs for July 3

July 3, 2025 10:58 am

Business

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

July 10, 2025 9:52 am

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year

July 9, 2025 1:48 pm

The SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water promotes Patterson to assistant general manager

July 8, 2025 5:55 pm

Politics & Govt

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Council announces ‘unplanned vacancy’ on commission

July 10, 2025 5:02 pm

Hospital, nurses announce new contract

July 10, 2025 4:58 pm

Woman sues church, claiming it wouldn’t let her leave

July 10, 2025 4:52 pm

World News

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks

July 10, 2025 2:15 pm

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Jim Scott | Thanks for Differing Viewpoints

July 10, 2025 3:16 am

Letters to the Editor

Mickey Jones | It’s No Surprise

July 10, 2025 3:13 am

Byron York

Byron York | Disturbing Glimpses of Anger on Left

July 10, 2025 3:10 am

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Newsom’s Focus Is on the Next Rung

July 10, 2025 3:08 am

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