11 wellness gadgets that can make your life better
According to data from Grand View Research, the wellness gadget segment is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030. New electronic watches, smart bracelets, sensors, and other devices are constantly…
Pain pills sit on a table outside Los Angeles on June 4, 2025. Alexander Neville died of a fentanyl overdose after taking what he believed was OxyContin, purchased from a dealer on Snapchat. Photo by John Fredricks.
Study: Adults 65 and older aren’t immune to fentanyl crisis
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A new study has found that America’s seniors are also hard-hit by the ongoing fentanyl crisis. A report issued by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, analyzing federal health data,…
Enhancing IT Support with Predictive Analytics and AI
IT issues are like sneaky little gremlins. They pop up when you least expect them, causing headaches and wasting time. From unplanned system crashes to painfully slow response times, these…
Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of AI
Cybersecurity is keeping business owners awake at night. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new opportunities for progress, but it has also provided hackers with smarter tools to…
The Impact of AI on Cyber Threat Detection
Cyber attacks are growing smarter and faster. Hackers use advanced techniques to target businesses of all sizes. Traditional defenses often struggle to keep up, leaving networks and data at risk.…
A Win For Consumers: Amazon Now Posts Defective Product Alerts
In a landmark move for consumer protection, Amazon is now legally required to post product recalls and safety alerts directly on its website. This new mandate began in January of…
When That Strange Noise Means Trouble – A Guide to Car Sounds
Every driver knows that feeling. Something's off. The car sounds different, and it's not going away. The human ear picks up on changes in mechanical rhythm faster than most people…
Pilar Schiavo | Major Legislative Success: Delivering for the Community
Last week marked the governor’s deadline to sign or veto the bills that made it through the legislative process this year. I’m thrilled to share some incredible news: 100% of…
George Whitesides | Service Academy Applications Close Soon
One year ago, Santa Clarita’s Micaela Baljet joined 12 of her peers to celebrate a remarkable achievement: an appointment to one of our nation’s military service academies. After finishing up…
Letters to the Editor
Sam Steel | What About Transparency?
Re: Cheryl Corriveau’s letter, Oct. 14. It is no surprise that Cheryl Corriveau, a 2022 Santa Clarita Valley Democrat “Volunteer of the Month,” would oppose financial transparency. After all, it’s…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | An Upside Down Vocabulary
Donald Trump’s opponents have a vocabulary all their own. For them “fascism” is another word for American conservatism. Patriotism is “nationalism.” Equality under the law is “white supremacy.” Constitutionally limited…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Recognizing Biases
Jonathan Kraut, in response to your (Aug. 12) diatribe against President Donald Trump, I have a few words. Mr. Kraut, if you read The Signal’s Opinion page, namely the letters…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | California vs. Texas
While I totally disagree with and voted “no” on California Proposition 50, at least it was sent out to the voters to pass or defeat and wasn’t accomplished by “fiat”…
Letters to the Editor
Nancy Fairbanks | Kirk Will Be Missed
To The Signal Editorial Board: Thank you for your editorial about Charlie Kirk. He was a remarkable individual whose impact resonates deeply around the world. He will be truly missed. …
Trump: Israel, Hamas cease-fire still in place after strikes in Gaza
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said Sunday that the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza remains in effect, despite recent strikes by Israeli forces in response to alleged violations of the U.S.-led peace…
Widespread outage hits apps and websites using AWS
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services early Monday caused major disruptions across dozens of popular platforms, apps and games — including Snapchat, Zoom, Coinbase and Fortnite — as one of the world’s most…
Protestors gather in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
Federal appeals court allows Trump’s National Guard deployment in Oregon
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump may deploy National Guard troops to deal with violence directed against federal immigration facilities in Portland while the…
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the first press briefing since the presidential election results in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Karine Jean-Pierre says she quit Democratic Party over Biden’s exit
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has revealed her reason for leaving the Democratic Party after years of loyalty, citing disappointment in how then-President Joe Biden…
Ozie Sanchez (L), Joseph Sanchez (C) and Oscar Martinez (R), political candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, speak with each other at the "Patriots in the Park" event at Circle J Ranch Park, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Patriots in the Park’ brings out conservative organizations
“We are not just Republicans. We are defenders of liberty.” That is what Dr. Harleen Grewal, a local dentist and political activist, said to the approximately 100 people attending the…
Castaic junior Larkin Smith (88) throws the ball during Tuesday's game against Canyon at Castaic High School on Sept. 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCV flag football playoff preview: Three local teams set for CIF first round
It’s officially the postseason for girls’ flag football, and three Santa Clarita Valley schools will be represented in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section playoffs. Here’s a look at this week’s matchups: West Ranch vs.…