Letters to the Editor
Ronnie Nathan | A Bizarre Strategy
The Rose Garden and White House lawn events staged recently as substitutes for campaign rallies have been bizarre enough, with Donald Trump summoning a captive audience for his stream of…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Life Lessons from Star Trek
For clues as to why we are reacting the way we are to coronavirus and COVID-19 I would suggest watching the movie, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” In that…
Letters to the Editor
Susann Rizzo | Cold Shoulder for Ice Rink Purchase
I attended the City Council meeting (July 14) and, after public participation for agendized items, the council proceeded to hold a closed session to discuss two items, one of which…
Deputies work to peacefully resolve a standoff situation in Castaic. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Mental Evaluation Teams: A collaboration for de-escalation
While mental health issues remain a challenge nationwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement and medical experts discussed progress for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Mental Evaluation Teams at…
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel battle the Ridge Fire in Gorman on Monday. The fast-moving fire resulted in the closure of Highway 138 in both directions and the evacuation of residents south of the highway Monday afternoon. Rick McClure/For The Signal
UPDATE: Ridge Fire reaches 300 acres, evacuations ordered
A brush fire in Gorman reached 300 acres Monday afternoon, resulting in a second alarm by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies began evacuating…
L.A. County continues to report backlog amid COVID-19 cases; Henry Mayo reports additional death
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported one additional death related to COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total in the Santa Clarita Valley to 44, according to Public Health’s latest figures. Due to…
West Ranch High School student Emily Chang displays a Stella and Luna necklace she made. 072420 Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV student pushes limits to help others
West Ranch High School rising senior Emily Chang has spent the past few years pushing her limits and helping others. “I'm very privileged, and I never really had to force…
CHP Newhall detains a driver following a pursuit in the early morning hours on Monday. Photos by Rick McClure.
CHP attempts to use spike strip in pursuit ending in Santa Clarita
While spike strips didn’t make the stop, California Highway Patrol officers ultimately arrested a man on suspicion of car theft after a pursuit on Interstate 5 and State Route 126…
Former LA Clippers and Lakers Internationals – Where Are They Now?
Few rivalries in the NBA have been as lopsided over the years as the one between fellow Los Angeles teams the Lakers and the Clippers. That’s because the former has…
COVID-19.
SCV sees 34 additional COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced Sunday 1,703 additional COVID-19 cases countywide, along with 10 new deaths, bringing the total to 173,995 and 4,360, respectively. However, officials warned…
Volunteer Pete Carlson, right, checks his delivery route as Bob Locke,Assistant Home Delivery Manager loads lunches into Pete's vehicle at Bella Vida Senior Center on Tuesday. 072120. Dan Watson/The Signal
Lend a helping hand in a pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis has upended everyday life, including how and where one can volunteer. But the desire for people to give back has not changed for many in the Santa…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Who Decides What Right Is?
By David Hegg I recently met a man who was the epitome of post-modern thought in that he did not believe in absolute truth. All definitions of right and wrong…
Letters to the Editor
Judy Propri | No Honor from Pelosi
On Dec. 5, 2019, (this date is from Google) reporter James Rosen asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if she hated President Donald Trump. She replied that she was raised in…
Letters to the Editor
Casey McMichael | Renaming Park Is Controversial
For once I agree with Councilwoman Marsha McLean, in that, she said the renaming of Central Park is “a divisive issue for our community.” I believe renaming the park in…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Take care with indoor generator installation
Question No. 1 Hello Robert, I have gotten your advice in the past and now have a new question. I am going to have a backup generator installed at our…
Camp crews make gain acces to the Tesoro Fire in North Valencia by hopping a fence. The Fire started at 10:48 am and the cause is under investigation. Cory Rubin/ The Signal
Getting ready for fire season in SoCal
Wildfire season is upon us. With the build up of dry vegetation in the summer heat, along with hot, dry winds, fueling these fires, it’s extremely dangerous and challenging for…
Officer Val Martinez and his girlfriend, Megan Flynn. Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department.
LAPD officer from Santa Clarita dies after battle with COVID-19
The family of Valentin “Val” Martinez, a Santa Clarita resident and Los Angeles Police Department officer, is in mourning this week after the 45-year-old died from complications with COVID-19. A…
Los Angeles County Seal.
Officials warn of contact tracing scam plaguing COVID-19-riddled communities
Los Angeles County officials are warning residents about an ongoing scam that involves con artists posing as health officials who offer contact tracing. Both the L.A. County Department of Public…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Better air quality. Light traffic on the 14 Freeway, Looking east from The Plaza at Golden Valley in Canyon Country on Wednesday, April, 15, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV under air quality alert for Sunday
Air quality officials issued an alert for the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The area of concern includes the Santa Clarita…
COVID19
Santa Clarita sees its total case number increase by 27
The Santa Clarita Valley saw the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in both unincorporated and incorporated communities increase by 27 in the last day, bringing its total number of cases to…
