Why Taylor Swift Stands Out as One of the Tallest Female Singers
Taylor Swift is recognized worldwide not just for her music but also for her striking presence. Standing tall at 5 feet 11 inches, her height sets her apart from many…
Fashion Should Last: Durable Accessories Worth Owning
Fast fashion is junk food for your closet. It’s cheap, easy, and sometimes it looks good for a short period of time but it won’t last. All those trendy backpacks,…
John Boston | Here, in Santa Clarita, I See Crazy People
Something wrong has happened to us. It’s never any one event. Rather, death by a thousand paper cuts. In the same week, I spotted essentially the same sign in two…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | So What Has Changed?
In Re: Gary Horton and “Gun Control,” commentary, Oct. 1. When I was a youngster all of us kids had at least one firearm and pre-1968 you could pretty much…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Cost vs. Value
In his response to Nancy Fairbanks (July 19), Christopher Lucero made some very accurate observations on the state budget here in California. I honestly couldn’t fault him on any of…
Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | Those Who Don’t Learn from History
From “A Study in Scarlet,” by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1877, a Sherlock Holmes mystery: “… that and the Ratcliff Highway murders, the article concluded by admonishing the government and advocating…
Michael Reagan | Shut Down the Shutdown Hysteria
It’s almost like the news media is trying to get us to hide under our beds in fear. From CNN to USA Today to Fox and beyond, all we hear…
Golden Valley quarterback Jayce Johnson (7) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of Thursday's game against Castaic at Canyon High School on Oct. 2, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Golden Valley rolls pass Castaic at home
Following a tough loss on the road last week to Hart, the Golden Valley Grizzlies rebounded at home with a win over Castaic. The Grizzlies defeated the Coyotes, 35-7, and…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Transient arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary
A local area transient was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary on Wednesday afternoon in Valencia after the man was seen apparently trying to enter an apartment in Valencia, according…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Rosamond residents arrested on suspicion of grand theft, conspiracy
Two Rosamond residents were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime following a traffic stop in a rural area of San Francisquito Canyon Road in the early hours…
Saugus senior Kona Ramsbottom (21) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against Bonaventure at Saugus High School on Oct. 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus girls’ flag football extends winning streak at home
After a big win over West Ranch on Monday, Saugus girls’ flag football followed up its performance with a big win over St. Bonaventure at home. The Centurions defeated the…
The U.S. military conducts a strike against an alleged drug boat tied to the cartel Tren de Aragua, in a still from video of the strike shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Sept. 2, 2025. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social
Trump notifies Congress of ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be “unlawful combatants” and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a…
Grace Baptist Church to host Fall Festival on Oct. 24
Grace Baptist Church is scheduled to host its annual Fall Festival for the community on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. The evening's festivities include live music, bounce…
This photo from Rod Kaufman's presentation last month is intended to show the impacts of light pollution on the night sky. Courtesy
County lighting talk reveals ‘disconnect,’ budget challenges
A talk at the recent virtual Castaic Area Town Council meeting about the effort to cut down on “light pollution” — which grows by 10% annually in L.A. County, according…
Attendees start the morning at the 2025 Great Futures Breakfast at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Newhall, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
SCV Boys & Girls Club looks ahead at ‘Great Futures’
“Great Futures Start Here” is a motto that the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley practices every day when about 900 children and teenagers walk through the blue…
Model Gris Barron struts the runway at the annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser hosted by Soroptimist International of Valencia on Sept. 27, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Bras for a Cause celebrates 22 years of fighting breast cancer
“Save the tatas!” That’s what Steffanie Stelnick yelled to a crowd of people on Saturday night during the Bras for a Cause breast cancer awareness annual fundraiser presented by Soroptimist…
TASC employees and clients perform dances for the audience during Fall Festival on the Farm in Sand Canyon on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Clients given ‘TASC’s’ during Fall Festival on the Farm
Nico De Guzman channeled being an auctioneer, as he quickly yelled for guests to purchase two tickets during Fall Festival on the Farm on Saturday. As a part of The…
Trump: Shutdown an unprecedented opportunity to cut waste
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday touted the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to target various federal agencies, while saying that he will meet with the…
Protesters stand in front of anti-ICE graffiti on a federal building in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
After deadly attacks, Trump administration moves to deter anti-ICE violence
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — By early summer this year, a trend became clear across the United States. Some opponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other immigration law…
West Ranch celebrates winning a point during Tuesday's game against Castaic at West Ranch High School on Sept. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch extends undefeated start to league with win over Castaic
Through the first seven games of the Foothill League, West Ranch girls’ volleyball has extended its undefeated streak following a win over Castaic. The Wildcats swept the Coyotes in straight…