Gary Horton | California Corporatizes Senior Care
Landing at Burbank Airport always feels like stepping back in time. No jetways here — just a long ramp to the tarmac, painted lines and a gate built 80 years…
Letters to the Editor
Mike Woodings | Pledging Support for Gibbs
July 3 should be a day to remember as we move forward. On July 3, the Big Beautiful Bill was approved by Congress and moved forward for President Donald Trump’s…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | You Must Be Kidding!
In Re: Philip Wasserman, “Politicians and Side Hustles,” letters, June 19. Mr. Wasserman, you are either kidding or you are totally ignorant of what the Cabinet secretaries of former Presidents…
Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | Don’t Invite More Food Carts
I know there are many of you out there that feel Ms. Pilar Schiavo is doing a good job as our assemblywoman. However, on June 28, she had an article…
Commentary
Tom Purcell | All Hail the Heroic Hot Dog
July is National Hot Dog Month, a time to honor one of America’s most beloved, misunderstood and delicious foods. On July 4 alone, Americans consumed an estimated 150 million hot…
Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith
Council votes 3-2, approves Weste’s request to oust Lite
Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s…
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water promotes Patterson to assistant general manager
News release Rochelle Patterson, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s chief financial and administrative officer, has been promoted to assistant general manager of finance and administration, SCV Water General Manager…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks during the Q&A portion of the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Barger slated to lead Metro as chair when LA hosts 2028 Olympics
News release The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors has unanimously elected Supervisor Kathryn Barger as second vice chair, elevating her to one of the top leadership…
SCV SELPA reaches out to parents of special-needs individuals
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SCV SELPA) and its member school districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Tuesday called the safe return of a missing child a great example of an Amber Alert success story.
Ridgecrest man found in Valencia with missing child
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Tuesday called the safe return of a missing child a great example of an Amber Alert success story. Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesman for the…
Screenshots from surveillance footage presented by attorneys for Deputy Trevor Kirk were filed Friday as part of the defense's effort to show Jacy Houseton fought back against his efforts to detain her. Kirk's attorney said he's planning to appeal his client's sentence Monday. Courtesy
Convicted deputy faces bail hearing Friday
The attorneys for a Santa Clarita man facing a four-month sentence for a civil rights violation a jury found he committed as a Lancaster sheriff’s deputy filed a motion seeking…
San Fernando Superior Courthouse. Courtesy
D.A. won’t seek death penalty in COC student’s shooting
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office indicated Thursday that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the prosecution of a College of the Canyons student’s murder, which they described…
12 Things You Need to Do to Plan Your Wedding in Santa Clarita
Byline: Craig Lebrau Image Credit: Pexels Nestled just north of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita is the perfect blend of SoCal charm, scenic beauty, and accessibility. With its rolling hills, ranch-style…
Reports indicated flames could be seen on the east side of the northbound lanes between Newhall Ranch and Hasley Canyon roads. Traffic heading south does not appear to be impacted as of the publication of this story.
Firefighters battle brush fire along northbound I-5 in Castaic
L.A. County Fire Department officials reported that forward progress was stopped after a two-hour battle with a 47-acre brush fire that started just before 2 p.m. Tuesday along the northbound…
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Transgender athletes in women’s sports: Where do your legislators stand?
Editor’s note: For this story and the story published Monday about sanctuary laws, The Signal asked local legislative representatives to discuss, in their own words during a brief interview, their…
What is the Family-Based Immigration Process in California?
Family-based immigration permits U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to apply on behalf of specific relatives to have them obtain permanent residence. This is a normalized practice…
Does Immigration Status Effect Car Accident Claims in California?
If you are involved in a car accident in the state of California, you may be entitled to compensation for various damages. Generally speaking, you are entitled to damages regardless…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.
LASD: Backpack with gun stolen from McDonald’s
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a Tuesday morning report of a grand theft from a Canyon Country McDonald’s, according to station officials. Deputies said they received a…
Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal
Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU
By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto) Signal Staff Writer This summer, young athletes from across the Santa Clarita Valley are running bases, shooting hoops, and jumping hurdles at The Master's University during its…
President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025. White House photo via X.
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a letter nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting…
