John Boston | Earth’s Strongest Man Cannot Open a Tiny Gatorade
So. I had an embarrassing moment the other day. I was lunching at Whole Foods, a dangerous proposition in itself. Sometimes, the buffet is a psychedelic experience. Not that I’ve…
Letters to the Editor
Paul Zerella | Can the Plume Be Drawn Away?
Regarding the recent article in The Signal (March 21) that documented the continuing spread of groundwater contamination from the Whittaker-Bermite site. Groundwater is the source of approximately half the water…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | A Dictatorship … Elected?
This is in the realms of the purely hypothetical: a democratically elected dictatorship. Consider, if you will, that by some quirk of fate President Donald Trump and his administration accomplish…
Letters to the Editor
David Berke | An Attack on the Constitution
I read Denise Lite’s column (March 29) with some amazement. She tries to use improving the climate as (a reason for) her support for Elon Musk. While I do agree…
Letters to the Editor
Kevin Kuykendall | Concerned Over Lack of Due Process
I’m concerned about what’s happening in our nation. While I agree “something” needed to be done about our borders and runaway immigration, I’m concerned about using a 1798 law against…
Jason Gibbs
Jason Gibbs | Celebrate Arbor Day in Santa Clarita
“Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” – Julius Sterling Morton Arbor Day is more than…
Golden Valley's Isaiah Reyes (17) runs to third base against Canyon third baseman Levi Shickle (23) during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game at Canyon High School on April 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Golden Valley baseball gets first Foothill League win
Roundup: Saugus hands Hart first league loss, West Ranch shuts out Valencia The Golden Valley Grizzlies baseball team is winless in the Foothill League no longer. Traveling to Canyon High…
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal
Saugus district board approves behavior consulting workshop
The Saugus Union School District governing board at Tuesday’s meeting authorized the hiring of Conscious Discipline for a one-day workshop with the members of the district’s behavior council and site…
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SCV Water releases videos promoting smart irrigation
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its latest videos, featuring Carl, the water-wise hero, controlling his sprinklers from space. The fun and educational videos highlight…
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Mother accused of fentanyl poisoning in infant’s death
A preliminary hearing Friday will set the course for a case involving an 18-month-old boy’s murder from fentanyl exposure and five other children poisoned by the drug, according to the…
Fashion show model Mckenna Cochran poses at the end of the runway at the West Ranch FIDM fashion club's show on Sunday evening, March 30, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
West Ranch fashion club strikes a pose on the runway
West Ranch High School’s FIDM fashion club on Sunday evening held a fashion show to show off six student designers’ collections. During the show, models walked up and down the…
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House passes Whitesides’ DOE/NASA bill
News release The House of Representatives has passed Rep. George Whitesides’ DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Rep. Nick Begich, R-AK, to formally strengthen…
Tornadoes kill at least 6 as storms sweep South, Midwest
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms tore through the southern United States from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people — including multiple…
President Donald Trump shows a chart outlining reciprocal tariffs during the announcement ceremony at the White House April 2, 2025. Screenshot from White House video via X.
Trump’s tariff announcement spurs market jitters
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The three major U.S. stock indexes dropped on Thursday morning after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs of 10% or higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial…
Hart High School football alumnus Thomas Bambrick (72) when he was a member of the Hart football team. Photo courtesy of Thomas Bambrick.
The last hurrah: Hart High football alum signs to play in Sweden
Hart High School football alumnus Thomas Bambrick isn’t ready to hang up his cleats quite yet. After spending a few years away from the gridiron following a spell at Cal…
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
Managing your money can be exciting and empowering, helping you to meet your short and long-term financial goals while building a legacy over time. But even the most financially savvy…
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SCAA to host Pete Morris watercolor demo
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to a free watercolor demonstration by artist Pete Morris during the association’s April meeting. The event is scheduled 6:30-8:30…
Canyon guard Eric Kubel (21) dribbles the ball against Oak Park point guard Mateo Nicolas (2) during the first quarter of Friday's CIF Southern Section Division 2A semifinals at Canyon High School on Feb. 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Canyon’s Eric Kubel named Southern Section D2A Player of the Year
After helping lead the Canyon Cowboys boys’ basketball team to the CIF Southern Section Division 2A title, Canyon senior Eric Kubel was named the D2A Player of the Year. Kubel…
West Ranch's Noah Douphner (21) and Stephen Choi (10) celebrate winning a point during Tuesday's Foothill League matchup against Canyon held at Canyon High School on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.
West Ranch boys’ volleyball records seventh league sweep
The 2025 Foothill League boys’ volleyball title is officially West Ranch’s to lose. Earning their seventh sweep in eight league matches on Tuesday at Canyon High School, the Wildcats took…
College briefs
College Briefs for April 3
2 local students named to Goshen College dean's list Goshen College, in Goshen, Indiana, recently recognized 160 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the 2024-25 fall semester dean's list,…
