Letters to the Editor
Cher Gilmore | News of Space Brothers
Thank you for the May 31 (Nation/World) article, “What was revealed in newly released UFO reports.” I was glad to see a mainstream newspaper unafraid to publish something discussing the…
Letters to the Editor
Glenda Roybal | To Whom Does City Hall Answer?
Santa Clarita’s City Hall doesn’t answer to the public anymore. This city has been run behind closed doors for too long, and we’re all paying the price. Let’s start with…
Letters to the Editor
Tiffany Fins | Who’s to Blame on Medi-Cal?
Re: CalMatters article, “Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-Cal,” June 4. Elderly and disabled Californians will lose Medi-Cal not because of Gov. Gavin Newsom but…
Commentary
Joe Guzzardi | Trump Is Right to Crack Down on Foreign Students
President Donald Trump is spot-on in his decision to slow the arrival of foreign-born students to universities in the U.S. The administration has halted scheduling of new student visa appointments…
A more than 40-acre geomembrane, designed to contain hazardous waste and limit leachates at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill on May 28, 2025 in Castaic, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Air regulators consider more orders for landfill
Legal counsel for state air regulators once again accused Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials of distorting the picture of the facility’s subsurface reaction Wednesday, during another hearing over a more than…
Valencia students Maxime Jolley, left, Chris Makhanian, center, and Henry Egami celebrate signing with their respective universities at signing day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia High celebrates college signees
Thirteen Valencia High School seniors were recently celebrated for committing their academic and athletic futures to their respective colleges or universities. One of those was Nick Seymour, who helped the…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.
Man shares story of theft crew outside bank
A Santa Clarita man who said he was ripped off after a professional crew stole from him by vandalizing his car in a multistep ruse outside a local bank wanted…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water warns of potential scam
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency warned its ratepayers this week about reports received from local residents who have said scammers are trying to access their property, pretending to be…
Sequoia School class of 2025 stands to be recognized during graduation commencement at La Mesa Junior High School in Canyon Country, June 4, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
Sequoia graduation celebrates resilience, growth and community
The school district superintendent said that, of all the graduation ceremonies he attends, the Sequoia School event on Wednesday stood out as especially meaningful because it had a small group…
Graduating senior Bella Jandt stands next to school director Kate Wolfe after accepting her diploma during iLEAD Online School's class of 2025 graduation ceremony held at Higher Vision Church on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
iLEAD Online School celebrates class of 2025
Always embody the spirit of a learner and continuously be curious was the last piece of advice iLEAD Online School Director Kate Wolfe left with students Thursday evening during iLEAD…
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge
Father reports stabbing by son
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed Thursday they’re investigating an assault reported in the 23000 block of Drayton Street in Saugus. A father called 911 to report his adult…
Saugus Lucas Limon (35) looks for an opening against Valencia attacker Jaydon Gaultney (14) during the second quarter of Wednesday's game at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus sweeps Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Players of the Year honors
Saugus freshman Gavin Pantelidis was named the 2025 Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year, while Saugus junior Lucas Limon was named the Defensive Player of the Year. …
Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors
The Saugus softball team dominated the Foothill League in 2025, going undefeated en route to capturing the league title, and now can claim both end-of-season award-winners. Junior Amelia Johnson was…
West Ranch pitcher Hunter Manning (10) delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal game against Etiwanda at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch’s Manning named Foothill League baseball Player of the Year
West Ranch senior Hunter Manning has been named the Foothill League baseball Player of the Year for the 2025 season after leading the Wildcats to the league title. The ace…
West Ranch outside hitter Noah Douphner (21) goes for the kill against Valencia opposite hitter Leo Sangthongkum (21) during the first set of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on March 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch’s Douphner named Foothill League boys’ volleyball Player of the Year
West Ranch senior Noah Douphner was named the 2025 Foothill League boys’ volleyball Player of the Year following an undefeated league campaign. Douphner led West Ranch with 561 kills, good…
A Hart High graduate waves at the crowd before walking across the stage during the commencement ceremony on June 4, 2025 at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Hart Hawks embrace heroism as class of 2025 soars
Hart High School celebrated the first class of Hawks soaring off into the distance as they graduated at College of the Canyons on Wednesday. Despite being the oldest Santa Clarita…
West Ranch midfielder Grace Manning (10) runs with the ball against Hart's Gianna Costelle (13) during the first quarter of Wednesday's game at Hart High School on April 16, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch girls’ lacrosse sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors
After an undefeated Foothill League campaign, West Ranch girls’ lacrosse swept the 2025 end-of-season honors. Sophomore Grace Manning was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while junior Lauren Lamb…
Golden Valley freshman Dieter Ignacio competes for the Grizzlies swim team during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of Jaime Motta.
Golden Valley freshman swimmer seeking to lift up sport — and break records
Golden Valley High School freshman Dieter Ignacio is in his happy place. Sitting in a classroom on campus with a big smile on his face, Ignacio reminisced on a debut…
From left: Katie Cochran, vice president of Bracelets with Purpose,, Gina Intravartolo, president of Bracelets with Purpose, and Ryleigh Getz, secretary of Bracelets with Purpose, pose for a photo with their thank you note for The Gentle Barn at the Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, Sunday, May 25, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
West Ranch High sophomore creates ‘Bracelets with Purpose’ for The Gentle Barn
West Ranch High School sophomore Gina Intravartolo created her club, “Bracelets with Purpose,” out of love for bracelet making and wanting to make a change. Intravartolo, who is the president…
FBI deputy director: US ‘threat picture’ is ‘dramatic’
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino provided an update on Wednesday about what “threat picture” the United States currently faces, citing drone attacks, artificial intelligence and Chinese…
