Jason Gibbs
Jason Gibbs | Why the GOP Lost Influence in California
If you want to successfully deal with a problem, you have to start by admitting there is a problem in the first place! The Republican Party’s influence in California has…
Letters to the Editor
Denise Lite | The Tipping Point
It is long past time that Americans wake up. We are in record debt ($95,000 per person in America) and we are rewarding lazy behaviors/bad decisions with “student loan forgiveness”;…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Reducing Immunity in Multiple Ways
The continued use of masks by 20-somethings is a fascinating and ironic phenomenon. These kids, who are least likely to get a bad case, often already have allergies, disabilities and…
Robert Lamoureux | Was the wood floor properly waterproofed?
Question: First, thank you for your column in The Signal. I look forward to your column every week. Secondly, we have a dark stain in only a portion of our…
Hart outside hitter Brandon Derham (22) waves goodbye to the Simi Valley team after defeating them in four sets for the CIF Southern Section playoffs at Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Hart boys’ volleyball wins opening round match over Simi Valley
Hart Indians boys’ volleyball won its first playoff match in four years on Thursday after a home win over the Simi Valley Pioneers. The Indians were pushed to a fourth…
Miranda Juliao with Granite Construction aims and shoots at one of the clay discs for the Carousel Ranch 14th annual ‘How the West was Won’ Charity Shoot at Moore N’ Moore Sporting Clays in Sylmar, Calif., on Friday, April 21, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
A ‘clay-cation’ benefits Carousel Ranch
The sounds were familiar last week at Moore & Moore Sporting Clays in Sylmar, as shotguns firing, clay discs shattering, and shooters cheering echoed throughout the hillside of the gun…
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Schiavo’s bill package clears policy committees
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced the advancement of six pieces of legislation through policy committees ahead of deadlines this week. Advancing through the process and clearing these…
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Garcia introduces bill to outlaw attendance-based school funding
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced the Cash to Classrooms Act to the U.S. House of Representatives, legislation that would prohibit states like California from using an…
Lewis Earl Fisher, seen here holding his grandchild's hand, died as the result of injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run crash on March 31. The California Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses. Courtesy photo/ Erika Dinsmore
Family hopes eyewitness can help solve deadly hit-and-run
The granddaughter of a man who died from injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run crash last month issued a plea for help from anyone who might have witnessed the Santa…
Stiffer fentanyl bills lose in state showdown; local legislators react
Compiled from news releases, staff reports and a CalMatters report by Lynn La During a dramatic Assembly hearing Thursday at the state Capitol, seven fentanyl measures finally received a verdict: Four…
Hart teammates Kate Penberthy (12) and Alexis Lopez (7) celebrate after turning the game winning double play at the bottom of the seventh inning of a Foothill league game against Valencia at Newhall Park on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Indians escaped with a 8-6 win to spoil the Vikings undefeated league season. Chris Torres/The Signal
Hart softball spoils Valencia’s undefeated season in home run derby
Hart Indians softball was not fighting for a league championship in Thursday’s season finale with the previously undefeated Valencia Vikings. However, the Indians erased a five-run deficit and won the…
Alexa Olsen (14) of Saugus drives down to score in the first period against Hart defender Delilah Hernandez (0) and Ella Vedomske (12) at Hart High on Wednesday, 042623. Dan Watson
Saugus girls lacrosse survives overtime battle at Hart
Saugus senior Alexa Olsen couldn’t have delivered her 60th goal of the season at a more opportune time for Centurions’ girls lacrosse. The Cents were pushed to overtime by the…
Local author Jessika Grewe Glover to celebrate the release of her new book with the community
Local author Jessika Grewe Glover is scheduled for an appearance at Barnes and Nobles Valencia for her author event on May 6, celebrating the release of her latest book, “Stars…
Santa Clarita City Hall
CVRA settlement terms pose questions to council
Santa Clarita is nearing the end of the public-input portion for the city’s transition to district-based elections, with the two biggest questions expected to be answered Monday: What will the…
Santa Clarita Valley Sherriff' Station deputies prepare to leave the Valencia High Administration office during a lock down on Friday, 042823. Dan Watson/The Signal
Student stabbed in fight at Valencia High
By Trevor Morgan and Perry Smith A 15-year-old Valencia High School student was stabbed in an on-campus fight that led to the school being put on a brief soft lockdown…
Line dancers dance to the music of line tribute band, Rebel Heart, as they perform on stage during the Bloom Fest 2003 event featuring 150 venders, crafters and artisans held at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 041523. Dan Watson/the Signal
Bloom Fest provides shopping, entertainment
The 2023 Bloom Fest was held earlier this month at Central Park in Saugus. The event featured more than 150 vendors, crafters and artisans, along with entertainment provided by Rebel…
Lisa and Leo Miller pick out pottery from the Cinnamon Spicy Pottery booth during the Valencia Hills Homeowner's Association Spring Boutique held at the Valencia Hills clubhouse on Saturday, 042223. Dan Watson/The Signal
Spring Boutique helps local nonprofit organization
The Spring Boutique at the Valencia Hills Clubhouse was held this past weekend, featuring food trucks and a bounce house to go along with the slew of vendors that attendees…
8 Common PCOS Myths
PCOS is among the most common health conditions in women of reproductive age. Commonly characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, acne, and other hormonal imbalances, PCOS impacts millions of women around…
Is now the right time to start a business in Santa Clarita?
Starting a business is similar to buying a property. Ideally, you want to wait for the most opportune and cost-effective moment to make your move – but nobody knows when…
John Boston | On Open ‘Fart’ Surgery & the Laughing Heart
DEAR WORLD’S BEST FRIEND PHILLIP ALLEN LANIER, Your Things To Do List tomorrow is short, but a doozy. The first item is Open Heart Surgery. By the time this letter…
