Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Just 5 Things!
Imagine being so worthless at your job that you throw a fit because your boss, the president of the United States, through his representatives, wants you to spend 30 seconds…
Letters to the Editor
Ted Losee | Speak Up on Water Rate Hikes
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is proposing a 54% increase in water prices to their customers over the next five years, and if a majority of their customers don’t…
Dan Walters | Will ‘Too Many Cooks’ Stall Recovery?
A proverb said to have arisen in 16th-century England postulates that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” When too many people are working on a project without clear accountability, it…
Gary Horton | We Need to Become Boy and Girl Scouts Again
There’s plenty of hot topics to write about these days. From how in just a few short weeks, we’ve sold out America’s core values and turned viciously on our long-standing…
The Savvy Senior | Service dogs can help seniors with disabilities
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance…
Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
DA: Pitchess deputy part of drug-smuggling ring
Indictment lists 18 suspects, Mexican Mafia ties in 'sophisticated’ operation to deliver drugs to jails The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office announced a 26-count indictment centered around a “sophisticated drug…
Guitars for Vets hosts its first Celebration Day to recognize United States military veterans who completed the 11-week guitar instruction program. They perform at the American Legion Post 507 on Friday, Feb. 21. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
Guitars for Vets graduates three, receives $1,500
Guitars for Vets in Newhall hosted its first Celebration Day on Friday to recognize three United States military veterans who successfully completed the 11-week guitar instruction program. According to Tom…
Smoke behind the Castaic Animal Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, quickly filled the skies as the Hughes Fire spread. Evacuated animals returned to the shelter on Saturday and the shelter is back open for business. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
Insurance commissioner adds SCV ZIP codes to cancellation moratorium
A state official confirmed Tuesday the California Department of Insurance is adding a handful of Santa Clarita Valley ZIP codes to the recently announced moratorium from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo…
Torn open boxes line train tracks outside of downtown Los Angeles after reoccuring railway robberies on Jan. 14, 2022. Photo by John Fredricks.
Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement. This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted…
Deputies respond to a possible animal abuse call at a residential home located in Newhall, Calif. on Feb. 25, 2025 Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Animal abuse reported, but no evidence found
Authorities were dispatched to a possible animal abuse incident on Tuesday in a residential area in Newhall and found no evidence of a crime, said a spokesman with the Santa…
What Type of Battery is Best for Starting a Boat
Want to start your boat but don’t know how to choose the battery type? As there are many types of batteries in the market, lithium, lead acid, deep cycle and…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
White House says its team, not reporters, will determine press pool access
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer The White House press team, rather than the White House Correspondents’ Association, will determine which media outlets get to participate in its press pool, White House…
Trump backs mass ‘accomplishment’ email, says it’s designed to figure out who’s working
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday backed the email sent to millions of government workers that asked them what they’ve accomplished lately. “I thought it was great…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks in Studio City on Jan. 30, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.
LA mayor removes fire chief over preparation for Palisades Fire
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she removed the city’s fire chief because the chief had not prepared the department to fight fires when they broke…
MSNBC cancels Joy Reid’s show
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer MSNBC’s prime-time lineup is facing a shake-up as Joy Reid exits the network, according to a Monday memo from MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler. This week’s final…
Investors Fuel AI Boom Across California
California has long been synonymous with technological innovation, and the latest surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development is no exception. Driven by substantial venture capital investment, the Golden State is…
Standby vs. Portable Generators: Find the Right Backup Power You Need
Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and medical risks. Having a…
What Are the Earliest Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma?
Nobody likes to talk or think about cancer, but it's a serious disease that we should all aim to understand a little better. Better understanding the signs and symptoms of…
George Whitesides | It’s Been a Busy 1st Month as Your Representative
Hi, everyone. I’m back with my February column, and it’s been quite a month. In Washington, I introduced my first bill, which would provide tax relief for those impacted by…
Letters to the Editor
Lynn Wright | Playing the Statistical Game
I read Rob Kerchner’s letter (“Reality is a Teacher,” Feb. 20) where he attempts to show, statistically, that the city of Los Angeles is moving inexorably toward the Republicans. He…
