Jonathan Kraut | A Look at the November Propositions
Part 1 of 2 While our attention has been drawn toward national politics, 10 state propositions will be on the ballot this November. It would be wise to pay attention…
Letters to the Editor
Mark White | Armchair Cost Estimator on Board
I appreciate Saugus Union School District board member Katherine Cooper’s response on Aug. 21 to my letter to the editor on Aug. 16. She is correct that The Signal changed…
Letters to the Editor
Shari Gibbs | Kamala in Graceland?
I watched the first interview of Kamala Harris last night. When asked why she has changed her opinion on so many of the policies she has promoted, defended, and voted…
Dan Walters | Crime Makes Comeback in California
There was a time, four-plus decades ago, when crime was California’s most powerful political issue. The state was experiencing a serious spike in crime but the Legislature, controlled by Democrats,…
A hotline for the plans and ads being circulated for the meetings refer to work stretching from the freeway’s junction with Interstate 5 through to Highway 138, which is also referred to as Pearblossom Highway.
Metro, Caltrans eye Highway 14 plans
A little help with Highway 14’s “choke points” and maybe even a small wildlife corridor are among the possible suggestions being evaluated to alleviate east-side traffic concerns on the state…
Circus Vargas brings its all-new 2024 production, “Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!” to the Valencia Town Center Sept. 13-23. Courtesy photo.
Circus Vargas coming to Valencia
News release The Big Top is coming to the Santa Clarita Valley as Circus Vargas brings its all-new 2024 production, “Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!” to the Valencia Town Center…
Moving to Irving, TX: A Comprehensive Guide [2024]
Few people know much about Irving, Texas, beyond its close ties to Dallas in the northwest. While most visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex tend to focus on Irving's northwestern…
Living in Norwalk: Is it a Good Place to Live?
When considering a move, the question of whether a city is a good place to live is often top of mind. For those contemplating a move to Norwalk, Connecticut, the…
Why Selling Your Bike Could Be the Greenest Decision You Make This Year
In today's world, reducing our carbon footprint is more important than ever. While many of us focus on large-scale changes like switching to renewable energy or reducing our consumption, there…
How to “SAVE” & “Invest” Your Way into Financial Freedom
Achieving financial freedom isn’t just a far-off fantasy; it’s a goal within reach—if you’re smart, savvy, and disciplined. You don’t need to hit the jackpot or have a six-figure salary;…
Deputy Villalobos with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station handles a suspect armed with a pole and breaking into a vacant building incident in Canyon Country on Monday. 090224 Katherine Quezada/The Signal.
Deputies: Woman detained after breaking into business
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detained a woman at gunpoint who was suspected of breaking into a business and shattering a victim's car window on Monday afternoon…
Parkgoers participate in physical activity on Labor Day at Central Park despite the high heat. 090224 Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV residents stay active on Labor Day
Recognized annually on the first Monday of September, Labor Day has been a federal holiday since 1882 and is meant to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers,…
Chamber Latino Business Alliance to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance announced that the Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception is scheduled 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.…
(Top, from left) Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and Alexander Lobanov. (Bottom L–R) Carmel Gat, Ori Danino, and Almog Sarusi. Photos: The Hostages Families Forum.
Israel: Hamas ‘brutally murdered’ 6 hostages right before rescue
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer Israel is mourning the deaths of six hostages at the hands of Hamas, officials said on Saturday. The hostages had been “brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists…
US military says 15 ISIS members killed in joint operation with Iraq forces
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The U.S. military said on Friday that at least 15 ISIS terrorist group fighters were killed in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces, which targeted…
Trump endorses Florida marijuana measure, calls for public smoking ban
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Former President Donald Trump said he believes voters of Florida will approve a ballot measure that will legalize marijuana in his adopted home state. The Republican…
Aadhyan Shunmugapriyan, right, tries to hoop a horse during the western-themed Friday Night Happening hosted by Valencia by Fivepoint on Aug. 30 at The Porch in Valencia. Michael Picarella/The Signal
Valencia by Fivepoint hosts western-themed community gathering
Free cowboy hats and inflatable horses on sticks helped guests take in the western-themed Friday Night Happening hosted by Valencia by Fivepoint at “The Porch” in Valencia. The food trucks,…
Golden Valley High School presented Dolores Huerta with the One Hart award for her courage during the Labor movement on Friday during her special visit to the school. 083024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta visits Golden Valley
“Si se puede, si se puede!” became a chanting echo in the 1970s from the United Farm Workers of America when they fought for higher wages and Cesar Chavez was…
Traffic builds up on the southbound I-5 while firefighters extinguish a one-eighth-acre brush fire on Sunday afternoon. Katherine Quezada /The Signal
Valencia brush fire quickly extinguished
A one-eighth-acre fire broke out Sunday afternoon on the southbound Interstate 5 near the Valencia Boulevard exit and was quickly extinguished by firefighters, according to Supervising Fire Dispatcher Bernard Peters…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Deputies respond to armed fight
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a large fight in a parking lot where a suspect was armed with a knife on the 26200 block of…
