Importance Preventive Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive pediatric dentistry holds a pivotal role in shaping a child’s future oral health. It emphasizes the importance of starting dental care early, ensuring that children learn the value of…
When Does It Make Sense to Buy Down Your Mortgage?
You may be familiar with the idea of “buying down” your mortgage. This practice involves buying mortgage points, also known as discount points, or paying upfront fees to lower your…
Bessent: US may decouple from China if rare earth dispute persists
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Remarking on the ongoing U.S.-China rare earth export dispute, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said during a Wednesday news conference that if Beijing refuses to act as…
White House budget office prepared to ‘ride out’ shutdown with layoffs
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The White House’s budget office on Tuesday confirmed that it will continue layoffs as the government shutdown drags on with little end in sight. “OMB is…
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), joined by other House Republicans, speaks during the 15th day of the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Johnson warns military pay will run out amid shutdown
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer As the government shutdown exceeded the two-week mark, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., warned that military pay may run out and that service members could miss…
7 Best Sites to Buy Auto Likes on Instagram (Reviewed)
Ever felt frustrated when your Instagram post goes live with almost no likes? 🤔 You’re not alone. Today, the Instagram algorithm favors posts that get a burst of engagement immediately.…
Choosing the Best Server Parts Wholesale Supplier: Why LA Sysco Technologies LLC is Your Ideal Partner
When it comes to purchasing server parts, the importance of selecting the right wholesale supplier cannot be overstated. The performance, reliability, and long-term success of your server infrastructure largely depend…
Rusty, an American Staffordshire Terrier, enjoys time under the sun dressed as Harry Potter at the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life, held at the Canyon Country Community Center on Sunday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Cancer Society to host Bark for Life Oct. 26
News release The American Cancer Society is inviting residents to celebrate a “Happy Howl-o-ween" with their dogs at the organization’s Bark for Life fundraiser. The event is scheduled 10 a.m.…
Designers Like Osman Gunes Cizmeci Are Talking to Their Tools Now: The Rise of “Vibe Coding” in UX
A new generation of AI-powered design tools is changing how digital interfaces are created. Instead of relying on drag-and-drop components or hours of wireframing, designers are beginning to describe what…
Mayor’s Committee Breakfast to honor National Disability Employment Awareness Month
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities invites the community to a breakfast honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event is scheduled…
iLEAD Agua Dulce to host All-School Exhibition of Learning
News release iLEAD Agua Dulce is launching the Campus Legacy Project, a school-wide, cross-grade and cross-curricular initiative that embodies the school’s project-based learning approach, inviting students to take ownership of…
Ed Hill performs "Luck Be a Lady" from the musical "Guys and Dolls" to Leslie Garman at the "It's a Grand Night for Singing" concert by the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at the Valencia United Methodist Church in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Photos: Santa Clarita Master Chorale’s “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” concert
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale hosted their concert, "It's a Grand Night for Singing," at the Valencia United Methodist Church on Sunday evening.Each performance was a different song from popular…
The Knights of Columbus hosted their annual pasta dinner fundraiser, “Mission Im-Pasta-Ble,” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Parish in Saugus. The event featured a silent auction, raffles and door prizes, a selfie booth and, of course, plenty of pasta. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.
If You Choose to Accept This Pasta Mission …
The Knights of Columbus hosted their annual pasta dinner fundraiser, “Mission Im-Pasta-Ble,” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Parish in Saugus. The event featured a silent auction,…
Gary Horton | E-Bike Riders: Slow Down and Wear a Helmet
Santa Clarita enjoys more than 110 miles of paved trails and paseos — a civic treasure that lets us walk, jog and ride through our neighborhoods without ever crossing a…
Letters to the Editor
Christopher Lucero | That Headline, Though!
Many thanks, and touché to The Signal for publication of my most recent letter on Oct. 9. I found uproarious chuckles in how it was presented as, “Christopher Lucero |…
Letters to the Editor
Aarika Burden | Selective Outrage
Jonathan Hatami’s Sept. 18 column attacking Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo reveals more about his political motivations than any genuine concern for public safety. His selective outrage over a bill that died…
Christine Flowers | I’m a Fan of the Pope, but He Got This Wrong
The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first conundrum is more controversial…
The Savvy Senior | Can you get a lump sum Social Security payment?
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits…
The courts
DA seeks to consolidate case against hit-and-run suspect
Prosecutors are trying to consolidate the legal efforts against a Santa Clarita Valley man charged with fatally striking a motorcyclist in one case and then allegedly beating up a witness…
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, during a ceremony Thursday in the Antelope Valley, reflected on the anniversary of Sept. 11, urging county residents to honor lives lost and embrace the spirit of unity and service.. Courtesy photo.
County OKs emergency declaration over ICE in 4-1 vote
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation Tuesday for a local state of emergency as a result of recent federal immigration enforcement action, with a 4-1 vote. …