Our View | The Common Denominator in City’s Turmoil
By The Signal Editorial Board There’s been a lot of turmoil lately at Santa Clarita City Hall. Over the past few months, the City Council has had some eyebrow-raising discussions…
Neil Fitzgerald | RHRN This Week: Lite Here, Lite Now
“She is uniquely qualified in her capacity as a lawyer to benefit our Planning Commission decisions. She is also involved in many local nonprofits and her dedication of 11 years…
Letters to the Editor
Kirk Smith | Ever-Increasing Trash Costs
I’m sure our City Council thought they were doing what is best for the residents of Santa Clarita when they cancelled the Waste Management contract and replaced it with one…
Letters to the Editor
David Berke | More Gas Pumps or …?
With Costco coming into the Valencia Town Center mall, they are also bringing with them all their gas pumps. While I’m not sure if they’re all gas pumps, I would…
Letters to the Editor
Philip Wasserman | Be More Specific
Reply to Mr. Rick Barker’s July 9 letter: Mr. Barker, if you’re going to claim Cabinet secretaries and agency heads in the Obama and Biden administrations “made millions” from their…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | The Fabled Mint Canyon $10 Piano Fee Feud
Well. Somehow, here we are, summer. Belly of the Beast. Hope you don’t mind. I’ve installed personal equestrian misters to spray a gentle ghosting of refreshing water over us as…
Letters to the Editor
Gerald Staack | Our Evil Master
Americans are unhappy. No matter how hard they work, the American Dream is unattainable. Both political parties are well aware of the elephant in the room, but don’t address it.…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Questions on clover as a yard option
Question: I know you are very knowledgeable on construction and many home projects, from reading your articles for the past year. Do you also have landscaping experience? Hopefully you can…
T-Mobile scraps DEI programs to better align with Trump administration policies
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer T-Mobile officially scrapped its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to better align itself with the Trump administration’s policies, it has confirmed. In a letter to FCC…
The Academy from Tempe, Ariz. performed at College of the Canyons during the Drum Corps International Gold Showcase on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Touring Drums Corps draws spectators at COC
One could hear echoing drums in Valencia as the Gold Showcase exhibited a lineup of 12 elite drum corps from throughout the country on Wednesday at College of the Canyons’…
Santa Clarita resident George Thomas asks a question about fire safety regarding the battery-energy storage facility in Canyon Country. Courtesy screenshot SCVTV
Residents question battery-storage safety in Canyon Country
About 50 people gathered Thursday at the Canyon Country Community Center, as city officials sought to address recent questions they’ve received about the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system in Canyon…
Castaic seeks alternatives for families following transportation cuts
The Castaic Union School District governing board discussed possible alternatives to assist families with lack of transportation for middle school students in the upcoming school year and indicated the district…
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Rape suspect pleads not guilty to 6 felonies
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed six charges against a Santa Clarita man alleging he drugged a woman and then sexually assaulted her while the two were in a…
A vehicle crashes into the wall after a traffic collision on Orchard Village Road and Avenida Ronada on Friday afternoon, Friday, July 11, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Vehicle crashes into wall in Newhall
A traffic collision, which resulted in a car crashing into a brick wall, occurred at the intersection of Avenida Ronada and Orchard Village Road in Newhall on Friday afternoon, according…
Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions workers reach tentative agreement on new contract
News release United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442, together representing more than 45,000 grocery workers across Southern California, reached a tentative agreement securing…
Sheriff of Kerr County Larry Leitha speaks to reporters during a press briefing about the ongoing work on rescuing people in the aftermath of the recent flood in Kerrville, Texas, on July 9, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Trump visits epicenter of Texas flood that killed more than 120
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer President Donald Trump landed in Central Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at damage from a devastating flood that claimed the lives of more…
Mahmoud Khalil files $20M claim, seeks to block deportation
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist who was detained for more than three months earlier this year, has filed a claim seeking $20…
DOJ sues California for allegedly pushing up egg prices
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California on Wednesday, challenging state laws that allegedly impose “burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and…
How to Choose the Right Used Car Dealer for a Smart Purchase
When you're on the hunt for a pre-owned vehicle, used car dealers are your go-to source for finding a car that suits your needs and budget. However, not all dealerships…
All You Need to Know about Lane Departure Truck Accidents
Lane departure truck accidents are a significant concern on the road today. Understanding the causes and consequences of these accidents can help drivers, fleet managers, and policymakers implement effective safety…
