Michael Reagan | Ancient Art of Gerrymandering
Everyone gets what President Donald Trump is trying to do in Texas. He’s pushed the state’s Republicans to redraw the boundaries of its congressional districts now instead of at the…
Hank Arklin
Former assemblyman, Saugus Cafe owner dies at 97
A former assemblyman and longtime local philanthropist, Hank Arklin, died Aug. 1. He was 97. Arklin was born July 17, 1928, in Albany, California, north of Berkeley. Arklin was a…
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CHP: Pursuit from Antelope Valley goes through SCV, steals tanker truck off I-5
A pursuit began in the Antelope Valley after two armed men carjacked a person’s vehicle and fled the scene, according to a Nixle Alert from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…
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Newhall man takes plea deal in officer shooting
Perry Smith A Newhall man pleaded no contest to allegations he was one of three suspects in the shooting of a Los Angeles Police Department officer at his Valencia home…
Mayor Bill Miranda is voted by councilmenbers as mayor during the Santa Clarita City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Council members discuss conflicts of interest
Recent changes to the state’s conflict-of-interest law for politicians and two recent recusals prompted questions on what’s in place to keep pay-to-play from creeping into Santa Clarita policy-making and who’s…
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Child & Family Center celebrates new board
The Child & Family Center held its annual board installation Thursday at the center to celebrate the new board for the nonprofit organization. The center has helped children and families…
Photos of illegal immigrant gang members arrested in Houston, Texas. Images courtesy of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE arrests over 350 members of more than 40 gangs in Houston
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 356 illegal immigrants from over 40 different gangs in Texas’ Houston area during the first six months under the Trump…
President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy
Trump places DC police under federal control, orders Guard to Washington
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will activate hundreds of National Guard troops to be in the nation’s capital to deal with…
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Judge rejects government bid to unseal Epstein material
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A federal judge on Monday denied the Trump administration’s request to make material related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein public. Grand jury material is…
New MAHA Commission report to be released Tuesday
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The commission chaired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slated to release its next report Tuesday. The Make America Healthy Again Commission “is on…
The burnt brush from the Canyon Fire near the county line along Hasley Canyon in Castaic on Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Canyon Fire: 94% containment, SCV fire lines contained
The Canyon Fire has been 94% contained as of Monday evening, according to CalFire and the Watch Duty app. “We continue to operate and validate our containment lines using aerial…
L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.
Newhall man takes plea deal in officer shooting
A Newhall man pleaded no contest to allegations he was one of three suspects in the shooting of a Los Angeles Police Department officer at his Valencia home after an…
Southbound I-5 in SCV to temporarily close for 3 nights this week
News release As part of the ongoing Interstate 5 North County Enhancements Project, all southbound lanes of I-5 will be temporarily closed for three nights while crews install three…
The "Canyon Fire" has scorched about 5,370 acres, with only 62% containment. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
Canyon Fire burns 2 homes, holds at 62% containment, 5,370 acres
The Canyon Fire has burned two homes and is 62% contained and holding at 5,370 acres as of Sunday morning, according to officials with the Ventura County Fire Department. In…
One person in a single vehicle traffic collision crashes into the wall and trees on Camino Del Arte Drive and west Copper Hill Drive, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Car crashes into trees, wall
A car hit a tree and a wall in a single-vehicle traffic collision on the 24600 block of west Copper Hill Drive and Camino Del Arte on Sunday morning, according…
The Saugus Train Station witnessed significant historical events, most famously the 1929 Saugus Train Robbery. PHOTO BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal
Stroll Through Santa Clarita History at Hart Park
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Writer Santa Clarita boasts a rich tapestry of historical landmarks that reflect its vibrant past. The Santa Clarita History Center, home to the Edison house,…
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Protect Skin from the Sun: 3 simple tips for summer skin care
Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun is at its strongest. Healthy skin…
The Californian poppies in Point Lobos State park are beautiful with the ocean as the background. ©ADOBESTOCK
August Road Trip: Seeking California’s ‘Coolest Spots’
It’s August, the beginning of the Santa Clarita Valley’s historically hottest time of the year. The summer months of June, July and August have the highest recorded temperatures annually according…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | A Travel Conclusion: You Can’t Hurry Experience
By David Hegg As I am writing this, I am sitting in a very old and magnificent estate in England called Matfen Hall. So far, we’ve traveled to Boston, Norway,…
Celine Chen plays piano at the University of South Florida in Tampa, July 2024. Photo courtesy of Christy Sallee
Playing it by ear, living it by heart
She said it’s never been something that drains energy from her, but something that gives her energy when she does it. Valencia 21-year-old Celine Chen tried many things in life…
