Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | The Newhall Woman Who Named Death Valley
Heavens to Betsy, this year is flying by so fast. It seems like it was January about eight minutes ago. Thank heavens for relativity and Sunday mornings, when we can…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Break the seal on the sink?
Question: I have a problem with a water leak under my kitchen sink. The pipes are fine — I’ve confirmed this. The water is coming from a failed seal under…
A basic outline of some of the new courthouse's features. Courtesy
Mayor raises concerns on 8-story courthouse plan
\ The Judicial Council of California confirmed Thursday it’s still in the land-acquisition phase for its more than half-billion-dollar, eight-story courthouse being planned for a property across the street from…
Hart running back Matix Frithsmith (4) earns a first down during the first quarter of Friday's game against Mayfair during the first round of the Division 7 CIF-SS playoff game at College of the Canyons on Nov. 7, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Friday Night Football Scores
After Friday night’s playoff games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Palos Verdes 42, Valencia 34 Hart 52, Mayfair 24 Saugus 22, Schurr 19 Trinity 47, Gabrielino 35
Saugus running back Ty Hall (1) is taken down by Schurr football players during the first round of the D7 CIF-SS playoffs at Canyon on Friday Nov. 7, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus scores comeback win over Schurr in Round 1
Saugus High senior quarterback Jake Nuttall did everything he needed to get his team one more game in the Division VII playoffs Friday. And in the end, it was just…
Hart wide receiver Cesar Trujillo (6) celebrates intercepting the ball during the first quarter of Friday's game against Mayfair during the first round of the Division 7 CIF-SS playoff game at College of the Canyons on Nov. 7, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hart football gets first playoff win since 2019
The Hart Hawks football team picked up the program’s first playoff win since 2019 in Friday night’s thrashing of the Mayfair Monsoons. Led by senior quarterback Jacob Paisano’s five total…
Valencia wide receiver Logan Thompson (5) runs the ball and scores a touchdown for the Vikings during Friday’s game against Canyon, Oct. 10, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Palos Verdes stuns Valencia at home, Vikings eliminated from CIF playoffs
Heading into Friday night, the Valencia Vikings were amid a three-game playoff losing streak with every defeat coming in the first round of the postseason. As of 2025, the Vikings will need to wait another…
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Nov. 4, 2025. Photo by Adhiraj Chakrabarti.
Mamdani announces all-female transition team
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that his transition team would be all-female. “Last night we made history, and today we begin the…
A rendering shows the interior of the new White House ballroom facing south. Image courtesy of The White House.
White House ballroom: Trump’s dream vs. the critics
By Emel Akan and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — Long before he became president, Donald Trump envisioned a White House ballroom and even offered to build one at his…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks to reporters during the government shutdown at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Schumer proposes new plan to end shutdown, gets chilly reception from GOP
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Friday proposed a new plan to end the record-breaking federal government shutdown, drawing swift rejections from Republicans. …
5 Signs You Need a Countertop Ice Maker for Your Next Party
Are you planning a party? Then you already understand why it’s so important to get all the details right, covering the drinks, food, seating, and entertainment. A key part that…
Data Brokers Exposed: How Removal Tools Shield Your Identity in 2025
The Threat You Never Signed Up For Imagine walking into a store and a stranger knows your name, income, and recent medical visits. Creepy? That’s how data broker systems work.…
The Comeback Circuit: How Old Tech Finds New Purpose
Technology never really disappears. It just finds new roles. Devices that once powered daily life are making a quiet comeback as people look for ways to save money and reduce…
John Boston | Santa Clarita Needs a Statue of Anteaus
Antaeus was the Greek king and giant who fought Heracles and lost. His name is the root of the prefix of “anti,” meaning, “opponent,” or, “I face” or “I oppose.”…
Jim Scott | A Hypocrisy That Can’t Be Ignored
I have often taken exception to many of Gary Horton’s opinions in The Signal. Mr. Horton is a successful businessman and a valuable member of our community. I have deeply…
Emmanuel François | Patriotism in Action
Larry Moore’s letter (Nov. 4) paints protesters as “out of touch,” while glorifying Donald Trump as a peacemaker. That’s an astonishing rewrite of reality. Let’s start with “peace.” Trump’s presidency…
Dan Walters | With Padilla Sitting Out, Who Runs?
In 362 days California voters will choose a new governor. That’s just around the corner in political terms, given the expense and organizational lift a statewide campaign requires in the…
The first cohort of the College of the Canyons clinical lab scientist program graduated on Oct. 24 at a special ceremony held at the college’s University Center. Courtesy photo.
COC celebrates first graduating cohort of clinical lab scientist program
News release The first cohort of the College of the Canyons clinical lab scientist program graduated on Oct. 24 at a special ceremony held at the college’s University Center. Launched…
Children of all ages enjoyed activities, such as Connect 4, during the opening of Riparian Park in Valencia by FivePoint on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Opening of Riparian Park pulls community together
Balloon animals, face painting, caricature drawings and a brand-new park: Valencia by FivePoint celebrated the opening of Riparian Park on Saturday, its first official public park acquired by the County…
Victoria Scott, federal law enforcement officer, gives a presentation at the "Parenting for Prevention" parent meeting about children's online safety at Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Parenting for Prevention’ meeting discusses children’s online safety
The city of Santa Clarita invited residents to a “Parenting for Prevention” meeting all about online safety for children at Hart High School on Wednesday evening. The evening had a…