How to Prep Landscapes for New Plants This Spring
New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Let’s Be Rational and Reasonable
Since March 2020 we’ve been bombarded with the cry that “we’re just following the science!” But from the beginning we’ve known, if we ever sat in a science class, that…
Letters to the Editor
Max Morgan | Incoherencies and Flip-Flops
The usual incoherencies aside, the president’s state of the union speech was vintage Joe Biden. Free stuff for everyone with no details or expectation on how to pay for it…
Letters to the Editor
Helen Perry | Ashamed by Slow Response
I am ashamed. Why is it taking so long to come to the aid of Ukraine? Have we already forgotten that we did this same thing at the beginning of…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies search a stolen pick up truck next to Harbor Freight in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday March 12, 2022. Dan Watson/The Signal
Stolen vehicle suspect detained in Valencia
One person was detained at gunpoint after being found in a stolen vehicle in a Harbor Freight parking lot at Valencia Saturday afternoon, sheriff’s deputies said. The incident was reported…
Maurice Edwards (8) of Golden Valley slides safe under the throw to Castaic Short stop Ethan Silva (13) at second base in the first inning at Castaic High on Friday, 031122. Dan Watson/The Signal
Castaic baseball sweeps Golden Valley, wins second game 9-7
By Justin Vigil-Zuniga Signal Sports Writer It would come down to the wire in dramatic fashion but Castaic (6-2-1, 2-0) prevailed after nearly imploding in the top of the seventh…
Losing an hour of sleep: Tips to minimize impacts
It’s that time of the year again. Our clocks go back an hour, as daylight saving begins, and the summer sun gets ready for the season. But, for many, it…
St. Francis Dam
94 years and counting: On anniversary of St. Francis Dam disaster, advocates still push for memorial center
Pearl Harbor and 9/11 memorials remind us to never forget. Never forget the innocent lives that were lost. Here in the Santa Clarita Valley, there are those who never want…
Valencia High School's UNICEF group is collecting supplies to send to Ukraine. Courtesy photo
Valencia students organize drive to send supplies to Ukrainians
With a mother from Ukraine and a father from Russia, Valencia High School 11th-grader Katherine Poberezhskiy said she not only feels obligated as a Ukrainian descendant to help her people…
Our View | What Have We Learned in 94 Years?
By The Signal Editorial Board It’s back. Like a bad horror movie, where the monster keeps returning, so is a very bad and dangerous idea on where to locate the…
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Stephen Smith | God Save the People of Ukraine
For thousands of years mankind was ruled by the sword. Tyrants, often operating under declarations that “The Divine Rights of Kings” would justify abusive actions with the belief that “Might…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Bustetter | A Pre-COVID Learning Environment
Subject: Keep the schools open with a pre-COVID-19 format. During a town hall phone call with our U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, I was very encouraged to hear his clear support…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | A Double-Edged Golden Rule
I think Norma Lindemann (letters, Jan. 23) and I have had an exchange or two when it comes to faith, believing in God and practicing religion. I think we concluded…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | When Newhall Almost Completely Blew Up
Hey dear saddlepals. Happy Second — wait a second. Wasn’t I just wishing you a “Happy Second weekend” in January 2003 like 20 minutes ago? Having fun or not, time…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Are driveway marks cause for alarm?
Question: Hi Robert, you have helped me in the past and hoping you can do so again. I have forwarded you a picture of my driveway and will send you…
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Deputy district attorneys file lawsuit, claim they were demoted for not following Gascón directives
Two L.A. County deputy district attorneys filed a lawsuit against their employer this week, alleging they were demoted after refusing to adhere to District Attorney George Gascón’s special directives. The…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks during Bridge to Home’s 2021 Soup for the Soul. Screenshot
Barger, City Council set to discuss Camp Scott
Set to be held on the eve of a pivotal county supervisors’ vote, Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Santa Clarita City Council are holding a special meeting Monday to discuss, among…
Jackson Smith (41) of Valencia puts a shot over the net against Dylan Votaw (10) of Canyon at Valencia High School on Thursday, 031022. Dan Watson/The Signal
Valencia hangs on, beats Canyon in fifth set
By Justin Vigil-Zuniga Signal Sports Writer Vikings boys’ volleyball (7-8, 3-1) came out on top in a five-set marathon with Canyon (5-2, 1-2) on Thursday. Valencia won the match with…
Valencia’s Aidan Reyes returns a serve with a forehand during his single match against Canyon’s Carlos Abelarde at the Valencia High School Tennis Courts on Thursday March 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal
Valencia boys’ tennis hammers Canyon 17-1
By Justin Vigil-Zuniga Signal Sports Writer Valencia (3-4, 3-1) dominated their home league meeting with the Canyon Cowboys (0-3). The Vikings looked sharp Thursday in their singles and doubles matchups,…
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