Patrick Lee Gipson | Left Behind at the Pump, and in the Dark
In a dusty western California town, beneath a punishing 120-degree sun, a woman walks alone. Her car ran out of gas blocks ago. She clutches an empty red gas can…
Letters to the Editor
Christopher Lucero | Parades, Celebrations and Kings
I am so fortunate to be born in USA, in California, in L.A. County. It is my belief that many of you reading this will express the same sentiment, to…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Getting down and dirty on carpet vs. laminate flooring
Question: Good afternoon, Robert. How many years’ experience do you have in this business? What a wealth of knowledge on many different building topics you have — it’s incredible. Thank…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Ovines, Bovines & The Death of Two-Gun Bill
Awaiting us this fine June Santa Clarita morn is a most interesting trek, filled with ghosts, local movies and the local Uth Am River. We’ll also tip our cowboy toppers…
One person was struck by a Metrolink train Friday evening on June 20, 2025. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal
Person hit by Metrolink train
A person was reported to be hit by a train along Soledad Canyon Road Friday evening, according to reports from the scene. According to Capt. David Dantic with the Los…
US airline companies suffer $225M net loss in 1st quarter
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Airline companies in the United States suffered an after-tax net loss of $225 million in the first quarter of this year following three successive profitable quarters,…
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter demonstrates a water drop during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
‘A shared responsibility’: SCV officials hold summer wildfire safety conference
Just a spark. “It only takes one spark to ignite a wildfire and cause widespread destruction,” Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said to a gathering of local leaders, first responders…
Cars drive through the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Bouquet Canyon Road on June 14, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City discusses grades and roads
A look at the year-over-year numbers from Santa Clarita’s busiest intersections indicates that traffic volumes actually declined last year at several lights, including the most traveled streets, Newhall Ranch…
Ed Masterson (left) moderates a panel discussion about workplace safety during a luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia, June 20, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
VIA luncheon panel discusses workplace safety
The Valley Industry Association hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia called “Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Preventing Risks.” Panelists spoke about their individual agencies and…
West Ranch's Nolan Stoll (11) runs to home plate and celebrates with teammates during the sixth inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCV baseball players earn all-CIF honors
Following a championship season for West Ranch as the Wildcats clinched the Foothill League title and won the program’s first-ever CIF Southern Section Division 2 championship, several Wildcats were recognized…
The Canyon Coyotes 4-H presented two Friend of 4-H Awards at its general meeting on June 2, recognizing Scott Keller and Kruse Feed for their support of the club. Courtesy photo.
Canyon Coyotes honor Keller, feed donor
News release The Canyon Coyotes 4-H presented two Friend of 4-H Awards at its general meeting on June 2, recognizing Scott Keller and Kruse Feed for their support of the club. …
2 COC students honored with Cooke Foundation scholarships
News release College of the Canyons students Daniel Begel and Amir Erfan Shahla were among the 90 community college students nationwide to have been awarded scholarships from the Jack Kent…
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to a robbery involving a UPS truck in Valencia on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Deputies investigate UPS truck robbery
No arrests have been made in connection to an incident in which a UPS delivery truck was robbed at The Promenade in Valencia on Friday afternoon. At approximately 1 p.m.…
San Fernando Superior Courthouse. Courtesy
DA files felony charges over alleged cellphone, ID theft
A Lancaster man arrested on suspicion of fraudulently ordering an Apple Watch and iPhone in the name of a man hospitalized with cancer is facing four charges and allegations he…
The Supreme Court in Washington on June 3, 2025. On June 18, the Court issued a major decision in the case United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors, including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
5 takeaways from SCOTUS decision allowing bans on gender procedures for minors
By Sam Dorman, Matthew Vadum Contributing Writers The Supreme Court has issued a major decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on so-called gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, for minors.…
The courts
Appeals court rules Trump can keep control of National Guard
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can retain control of the California National Guard, following a legal challenge from Gov. Gavin Newsom…
SpaceX says no one injured after Starship explodes
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a fireball during testing at a Starbase facility in southern Texas on Wednesday while on a stand preparing for its…
Prepping the garden for vacation
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The best vacations are a result of proper planning, from making reservations to arranging transportation and packing. But don’t forget the garden: Watering is the main…
Screenshot of Bob Kellar (left) shaking hands with Aakash Ahuja during the One Hart Award presentation in Canyon Country, June 18, 2025. Courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District Screenshot
Former councilman Kellar receives Hart district’s ‘One Hart Award’
Bob Kellar said he got involved with the Santa Clarita Valley community around 1986, and it all began with the rodeo. During Wednesday’s William S. Hart Union High School District…
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge
Sand Canyon break-in under investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed Friday they are investigating a Sand Canyon break-in reported late Thursday night. Deputies responded to a home in the 28000 block of Iron…
