It’s Boat Show Time
Looking for ways to escape wintertime blues? Experience the boat life in the middle of winter and start planning for warmer days ahead. Beginning in January, boat shows across the…
A group of young women use frying pans to pan for gold in Placerita Canyon in 1934. PHOTO CREDIT Associated Press Photo | From New York.
The First Gold Was Discovered in Placerita on Mar. 9, 1842
Sutter’s Mill wasn’t until Jan. 24, 1848. On the grounds of Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center is one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s most historic sites, the Oak…
Technician is checking air conditioner ,measuring equipment for filling air conditioners.
Saving Money on Heating and Air Conditioning
HVAC systems not only enhance home comfort but, when operating efficiently, can also contribute to cost savings. As colder temperatures is sweeping the country, many homeowners are wondering how to…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Truth or Consequences?
By David Hegg Every day, as I drive down the hill from home to the busy avenue that takes me to my study at Grace Baptist Church, I come to…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Fear and Other F-Words
Stephen Maseda (letters, Jan. 3) took nine paragraphs to say what I said in just two sentences (Jan. 13), but there is one fallacy in Mr. Maseda’s argument. Although religions…
Letters to the Editor
Jim Blumel | Clean up the Disaster
Americans deserve to know who is running the executive branch of our country. We surely know who is not. Joe Biden is not capable, physically or mentally. Those who control…
William S. Hart Union School District students celebrate the conclusion of their second annual Hart District Film Festival on Friday at the Valencia High Theater. Courtesy.
Hart District Film Festival draws diverse lineup
The second annual student-led Hart District Film Festival, organized by Valencia High School junior Cameron Gezerseh and other film enthusiasts, drew a large turnout and a diverse lineup of short…
A Man walks his dogs in the rain in Castaic on Saturday, 030224. Dan Watson/The Signal
Rain slows down in SCV
Santa Clarita saw a showery pattern of light to moderate rain the past couple of days, looking at a potential continuing pattern going into Sunday. According to Rose Schoenfeld, meteorologist…
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Community supports doughnut shop owner recovering from stroke
Anita Chao, the beloved owner and “heart and soul” of Pam’s Donuts, according to her son, Johnny, suffered a severe stroke on Feb. 19, forcing the Saugus store to close…
Traffic after a jackknifed big rig blocked the truck lanes at the Newhall Pass on Saturday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Jackknifed big rig blocks truck lanes at Newhall Pass
A jackknifed big rig blocked the truck lanes at the Newhall Pass on the northbound Interstate 5 and northbound Highway 14 Saturday morning, according to Officer Elizabeth Kravig, a spokeswoman…
Our View | Heads Up: We Have an Election Going
By The Signal Editorial Board In case you haven’t heard — and if some preliminary voter turnout projections are accurate, one might wonder — there’s an election coming up on…
Suzette Martinez Valladares | Your Vote Holds Tremendous Power
The most common phrase I’ve heard lately: “Oh there’s an election?” Tuesday, March 5, California holds its Presidential Primary Election, and while those running for the highest office in the…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Gene Dorio | It Doesn’t Smell Right
Thank you for the recent articles concerning health problems surrounding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Bad odors emanating from the landfill have occurred for decades but have become progressively worse recently.…
Letters to the Editor
Glenda Yakel | Make Abelia Safe Again
I’m writing to express my utter outrage at the Santa Clarita City Council’s complete negligence and lack of action regarding the hazardous speed bumps installed on Abelia Road. As a…
Ask the Motor Cop | I turn, U turn, who has right of way?
Question: When you are about to make a right turn and another car makes a U-turn in front of you, who has the right of way? Answer: I think that…
Paul Butler | Change is the only constant
A little while back, we took a family trip to Yosemite. My in-laws were visiting from England, and they’d never seen the natural wonders of the giant, ancient sequoia trees,…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | When Signal Editors Moseyed to Tijuana — to Fight
Saddlepals. You don’t want to say this too loud our in front of a mount that reads lips. BUT — It’s Leap Year. SHHHHH! Just wanted to warn some of…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | A leaking pipe was the culprit
This is an update regarding a previous question: Robert, taking your suggestion, we contacted American Leak Detection to inspect our 20-by-40 in-ground pool for a leak. They were very prompt in…
Santa Clarita City Hall
City discusses survey on community resources
Santa Clarita residents’ most commonly identified issues in their comments for a recent city survey over what to do with funds to help low-income communities included more affordable housing and…
Metro updates community on I-5 projects, lane closures
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday via Zoom to update the community on some of the upcoming projects in the Santa Clarita…
