Inside the Machines Behind California’s Favorite Pre-Rolls
Walk into any dispensary in California and you’ll see shelves lined with pre-rolls. Sleek tubes, airtight tins, and multi-packs of joints are displayed front and center. They are one of…
Jonathan Kraut | Reflecting on the Big, Blunderful Bill
On the day of his second inauguration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Department of Government Efficiency, “DOGE.” Instead of carefully determining where fraud existed or evaluating…
Letters to the Editor
Anna Meeks | They Already Knew the Outcome
The City Council tarnished themselves Tuesday night (July 8). The entire thing was performative. Laurene Weste, Patsy Ayala and Bill Miranda all had their minds made up before even conducting…
Letters to the Editor
Clare Bennett | A Careful Look at Reasons for Ouster
I watched with great interest the discussion and vote that led to the removal of Denise Lite from her seat on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission during the City Council…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Our Declining Tourism
International visits to the U.S. fell about 14% in March 2025 and continues to fall as the months progress, according to the Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and Border…
Grace Community Church and The Master’s University announced Monday evening that Pastor John MacArthur, leader of TMU for the past 40 years, has died. He was 86. Courtesy TMU
Longtime TMU president dies after illness
Grace Community Church and The Master’s University announced Monday evening that Pastor John MacArthur, leader of TMU for the past 40 years, has died. He was 86. MacArthur became the…
Audit of COC bond spending affirmed
News release The Santa Clarita Community College District's Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee voted to accept the results of an independent audit confirming the district properly accounted for all bond…
A map of the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2025 Homeless Count sits on a table at the Centre where volunteers meet before they head out to participate in the count on on Feb. 18, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
LAHSA releases 2025 Greater Los Angeles homeless count estimate
For the second year in a row, the homeless count estimate has shown a decrease in homelessness across Los Angeles County, according to Va Lecia Adams Kellum, chief executive officer…
Audrey Casillas, 6, left, and Cara Jones, 7, from Troop 7532 hold up signs to encourage attendees to grab lemonade during the RISE Foundation: "Lemonade for Foster-Aid" event at Mountain View Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
RISE Foundation brings the ‘lemon-aid’ to foster families
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade – at least that is what the RISE Foundation did. RISE Foundation hosted its third annual “Lemonade for Foster-Aid" lemonade stand event throughout…
Breaking news
Firefighters handle ‘Idaho Fire’ in Acton
A brush fire, dubbed the “Idaho Fire,” broke out on the 31600 block of north 2nd Street in Acton late Monday afternoon, according to Geovanni Sanchez with the Los Angeles…
The Hart Mansion, former home of silent film star William S. Hart, overlooks the rest of the park that bears his name and is now officially the 40th park in Santa Clarita. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.
It’s official: Hart Park becomes city’s 40th park
News release The city of Santa Clarita announced the official opening of its 40th park on Monday, as William S. Hart Park is now under full city ownership and open to…
Federal judge orders Trump admin to halt immigration operations without probable cause in California
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Friday temporarily blocking the Trump administration from carrying out immigration stops and arrests in Los Angeles without probable…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks in Studio City on Jan. 30, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.
Bass signs order reaffirming LA’s sanctuary city policy, proposes cash aid to illegal immigrants
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive directive reaffirming the city’s self-proclaimed sanctuary status in response to ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. She…
Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no Ukraine deal in 50 days
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% secondary tariff on Russian goods if Moscow doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the Ukraine conflict within…
People cross a street in New York City on June 18, 2025. Centers for Disease Control researchers analyzed 2023 results from a long-running national survey and estimated that 32.7% of children aged 12 to 17, or 8.4 million youth, have prediabetes. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
CDC: Nearly 1 in 3 US youth have prediabetes
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Nearly one in every three children aged at least 12 have prediabetes, or higher than normal blood sugar levels or glucose levels, the Centers for Disease…
Converting JPG to PDF: A Simple Guide for Every User
In today’s fast-paced digital world, converting JPG files to PDF is a common task for both personal and professional use. Whether you're preparing documents for presentation, archiving important images, or…
Choosing the Right Top-Rated Philadelphia Trial Lawyers
Let’s face it– dealing with legal battles isn’t easy. It's difficult doing it alone, especially when a lot is at stake. Whether it’s a personal injury claim, a business dispute,…
Top Reasons to Hire a Family Lawyer During a Divorce
Divorce is probably the most painful and legally tiring experience in life. Divorce is mostly filled with complicated conclusions about money, assets, kid guardianship, and maintenance even when the two…
Why You Should Never Delay: The Importance of Calling a Water Damage Restoration Expert
Water damage can happen in an instant, but its effects can last a lifetime if not addressed immediately and properly. Whether stemming from floods, leaks, or plumbing mishaps, the consequences…
A traffic collision results in at least one transport to the hospital on the 25200 block of The Old Road on Sunday, Sunday, July 13, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Motorcyclist transported to hospital after collision
At least one person was transported to the hospital after a traffic collision on the 25200 block of The Old Road on Sunday afternoon, according to Jonathan Torres with the…
