Brief foot pursuit ends in arrest
A brief foot pursuit in Valencia ended in an arrest on Tuesday, according to law enforcement officials. The initial report was first received by law enforcement at approximately 10:20 a.m.,…
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials present a demonstration of what a sparkler could do to clothing if it catches on fire during a Fireworks Safety Press Conference at Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 126 in Valencia, Calif., on Monday, June 27, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal
City, first responders discuss dangers of fireworks
In the midst of what is projected to be one of the most dangerous fire seasons in the state’s history, local officials and emergency personnel held a press conference Monday…
Los Angeles County Seal.
Supes reform resources available to schools
In a unanimous vote held during their Tuesday regular meeting, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors expanded resources available to schools as it pertains to student safety. In the motion…
Volunteers arrive in Poland to pack vans with medical supplies and pounds of food. Photo courtesy of Joseph White
Lessons from Ukraine: ‘Thankful to live another day’
Santa Clarita Valley resident Joseph White arrived home exhausted after his trip to Ukraine last week. White recalled his trip, where he drove through the damaged cities of Lviv, Kyiv,…
Voters drop their ballots in a drop box at the Valencia Library in Valencia on Tuesday, 060722. Dan Watson/The Signal
Less than 1% of ballots remain to be counted in 2022 Primary Election
Less than 1% of the total ballots cast in the 2022 Primary Election remain to be counted as of Tuesday afternoon, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County…
Road Kings President Bruce Borst, left, uses a megaphone to gather members for a historic group photo during the 70th Anniversary of the Road Kings Car Club Picnic held at Don Redding's Old Car House in Newhall on Saturday, 062522. Dan Watson/The Signal
Burbank Road Kings host 70th Anniversary car picnic
On Nov. 17, 1952, Jim Miles and 16 others decided to create a group to share their love for drag racing and cars in a way that gave back to…
Child & Family Center receives $250K grant from Everychild Foundation
Child & Family Center receives $250K grant from Everychild Foundation News release Child & Family Center of Santa Clarita has been awarded one of four unrestricted operating grants of $250,000…
Photo Illustration by Rylee Holwager.
Local author Courtney Kae debuts book, ‘In the Event of Love’
Debuting an LGBTQ novel as a bisexual woman is one thing – and it’s something else altogether if you haven’t yet told your family you’re bisexual. Courtney Kae is a…
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Firefighters stop Newhall brush fire
Forward progress was quickly stopped on a brush fire that was reported in Newhall on Tuesday afternoon, according to Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff’s Department personnel. The fire was…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | A Slew of ‘Fantastic’ Solutions
Re: Commentary, Jonathan Kraut, April 19. Jonathan Kraut, like most liberal activists, offers fantastic solutions to things like poverty, homelessness, and a slew of issues that plague human civilization —…
A Few Reasons to Use a Mosquito Trap
A Mosquito trap is an outdoor, weather-resistant product that kills mosquitoes. These devices burn propane or electricity and release low levels of CO2 and other chemicals. Most traps have been…
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal
City to discuss possible budget approval
On Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss and possibly adopt its projected $299.3 million budget — a 21% increase from the 2021-22 budget — that will be used…
COC evacuations lifted after reported of ‘suspicious device’
Evacuations were ordered, but eventually lifted, after law enforcement officials received a report of a suspicious device being found in the student center bathroom on Monday. According to officials, no…
Protesters cheer after cars honk at them in support of the ‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ rally at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, June 26, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal
Hundreds protest Roe v. Wade decision in Valencia
A crowd of about 400, many of them young women, gathered at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Saturday to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of…
How To Do SEO for Ecommerce Website
Every eCommerce entrepreneur ants consistent and high-quality traffic. In this article, we will teach you how to make it happen by using basics of the search engine optimization. Let’s find…
A Jeff Koons sculpture at the Broad museum in downtown Los Angeles, California, April 19, 2016.
Museums, Art and Culture
By Michele E. Buttelman Summer is a great time to visit museums, admire art, learn the history of where you live or take in a show. Most of the year,…
Dr. Balbir Brar, photo courtesy of Dr. Balbir Brar.
Chronological Age vs. Biological Age
What’s the difference, and what can you do about it? By Jim Walker In general, we sort of expect a person of a certain age to look a certain way.…
The Sierra Club offers voluntourism opportunities throughout California and the United States. Experience the High Sierra while helping with trail maintenance in the John Muir Wilderness. Courtesy Sierra Club.
Vacations That Give Back
By Michele E. Buttelman Travel with a purpose, or “voluntourism,” is the latest popular vacation trend. International travel that focuses on “good works” has been around for decades, but now…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Patience, Perseverance
For centuries societies depended almost entirely on agriculture. The recognition that ground had to be cleared and plowed, seeds sown, and plants tended was part and parcel of daily life.…
Letters to the Editor
Diane Zimmerman | Truths for America
Why does the “panel” not INSIST that ALL Capitol videos of Jan. 6, 2021, be made available to them (as well as the public) to review? Not just the “edited”…
