At least 240 dead, lone survivor in India plane crash
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer Officials are reporting a death toll of at least 240 following an Air India crash that occurred near Ahmedabad, a western-Indian city. The plane, a Boeing…
The Dumas-Stenson Thespians are returning to The Main this weekend with “Connie." Courtesy image.
‘Connie’ runs this weekend at The Main
News release The Dumas-Stenson Thespians are returning to The Main this week with “Connie,” a poignant and compelling new production about family, love and the well-meaning urge to give advice,…
Letters to the Editor
Bill Creitz | Democratic Apologists for Rioters
As I watch the “mostly peaceful” Los Angeles riots, perpetrated by professional agitators and clueless Angelenos, many of whom are here illegally, I can’t help but feel a profound sense…
Trump signs resolutions nixing California’s EV rules
By Austin Alonzo Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a package of resolutions to block California’s landmark vehicle emissions mandates. He signed three resolutions previously passed by Congress under…
Letters to the Editor
MaryElizabeth Olsen | Audacity of a Greenbelt in the Desert
It looked like a perfect Wednesday summer morning in Santa Clarita. I was walking my 5-year-old son to his nearby school — so close that even his small legs could…
Byron York | Trump Is Right, Newsom and Bass are Wrong
Throughout the rioting in her city, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has frequently lashed out at President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard and active-duty troops to protect federal…
Padilla interrupts Noem’s press conference, forcibly removed
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday. The incident occurred…
The Los Angeles County Fire Department respond to a traffic collision with a white van lying on it's side near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway on June 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
Person extricated following Valencia crash
One person was extricated and transported to the hospital in unknown condition on Thursday following a crash in Valencia, according to officials. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to…
The Benefits of Using Relationship Mapping Software in Business Operations
Relationships are the cornerstone of any successful business, underpinning everything from consumer loyalty to strategic partnerships. With the rapid advancement in technology, companies now have access to tools that can…
College briefs
College Brief for June 12
5 local students named to SNHU dean's list Southern New Hampshire University announced that five local students were named to the spring 2025 dean's list. The following students were among…
How TVALB Became a Cultural Bridge for the Albanian Diaspora in North America
In the early 2000s, amid the streets of New York City, home to one of the most vibrant Albanian-American communities in the world, a small team of immigrants and first-generation…
Why You Should Rotate Your Fragrances Seasonally
Why Rotating Fragrances Matters Selecting the right perfume is not only about personal taste—wearing your perfumes can totally redefine your personality. As temperatures and humidity levels change, the nature of…
A planned expansion for David March Park is part of the capital improvement budget for 2025-26. Rendering courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.
City adopts $344.6M budget for 2025-26
After months of discussion at public meetings and planning sessions, the Santa Clarita City Council formally adopted its annual budget on a second reading Tuesday, as well as its regular…
Terrell Edwards performs classic R&B and soul hits during the third annual Summer Breeze Music Festival at CalArts on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Summer kicks off with a Breeze
As summer is around the corner, so are the summer concerts that bring Santa Clarita Valley residents together — and the Summer Breeze Music Festival kicked it all off with…
Planned site for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park project at the end of Blue Cloud Road in the Haskell Canyon Open Space on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
Comment period ends Thursday for new bike park
The comment period ends Thursday for any environmental concerns on Santa Clarita’s plans for a 380-acre bike park north of Copper Hill Drive in Saugus called the Haskell Canyon Bike…
Protesters clash with officers of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department in Compton on June 7, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters
Protests against ICE operations spread to more cities
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Protests that began in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids spread to more cities on Tuesday with more planned into the weekend. Protesters have begun gathering…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
School principal arrested on suspicion of DUI
The principal of Charles Helmers Elementary School was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Tuesday evening after a report of a traffic collision in which a vehicle…
Advisor to President Donald Trump who oversees DOGE, Elon Musk, speaks at CPAC in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Trump responds to Musk’s regret over critical comments
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump responded to posts made by tech billionaire and former adviser Elon Musk that said he regretted his comments on Trump and the One…
Theater news
Olive Branch presenting LGBTQ version of ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
News release Open Wings Theater Company is presenting an interpretation of William Shakespeare's comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," from an LGBTQ perspective. The play runs weekends June 13-27 at The…
Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Patel: FBI investigating money trail behind LA riots
By Eva Fu Contributing Writer The FBI is investigating what’s fueling the riots against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, said the agency’s director, Kash Patel. “The FBI is investigating any and…
