Letters to the Editor
Sandy Cassidy | Have You Even Looked at the Site?
The following letter was sent to Kim Bobic, senior project manager at the Judicial Council of California. I am amazed that you would even consider putting a courthouse of this…
Letters to the Editor
Nancy Fairbanks | Missing the Facts
Cheryl Corriveau’s “Political Theater” letter (Oct. 14) misses the mark — and the facts. Her defense of the Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative echoes the organization’s own press release while…
Byron York | The Road to the Chicago Train Fire Attack
On April 23, 2020, a man poured gasoline around the Illinois state government building in Chicago and set it on fire. The man, identified as Lawrence Reed, age 44, was…
Saugus resident Cheryl Redmond discussed concerns about the plan to temporarily close Bouquet Canyon Road at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Perry Smith/The SIgnal
City: Bouquet traffic plan has ‘work to do’
The city of Santa Clarita got the message loud and clear from a contingent of Bouquet Canyon residents who spoke out at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and according to City Manager Ken Striplin, “We…
West Ranch setter Dani Clewis (26) sets the ball during the second set of Tuesday's game against Castaic at West Ranch High School on Sept. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch’s Clewis earns Player of the Year Honors among all-league selections
The Foothill League has announced that West Ranch senior setter Dani Clewis is the girls’ volleyball player of the year following the Wildcats’ run to the California Interscholastic Federation state playoffs. Player of…
Crespi point gaurd Phoenix Smith (13) performs a layup during a game against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Golden Valley boys’ basketball falls at home to Crespi; 2-3 through first five games
The Grizzlies are 2-3 to begin the new season, but have opened the year with tough matchups in Westlake High School and Crespi. On Tuesday, Golden Valley hosted Crespi at home and was defeated, 84-68, despite senior guard…
Deputies close off an area of a Valencia neighborhood on Wednesday following a report of a possible explosive. Courtesy image.
LASD called to report of possible explosive at Valencia home
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department’s Arson and Explosives Detail responded to a Valencia home on Wednesday morning following a report of a possible explosive located in the backyard, according to a Santa Clarita…
Canyon point guard Isaac Yuhico (23) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against Firebaugh at Canyon High School on Nov. 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Yuhico leads Canyon to 6-1 start with multiple 30-point-plus performances
The Cowboys are 6-1 to start the season following a narrow 78-74 win over Buckley High School of Sherman Oaks, and senior guard Isaac Yuhico has led Canyon to victory with multiple 30-point performances. …
Shoppers look at an assortment of items for sale during the American Cancer Society’s Holiday Boutique held at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: Holiday Boutique
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley held its annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church in Saugus. Shoppers were met…
Old Orchard I resident Linnea Hollowell is honored for her decades of efforts in upkeeping the paseo in Valencia on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Old Orchard’s paseo maintainer and beloved neighbor blown away by community support
Sitting on a scooter in the paseo that’s between Via Decano and Via Corsa in Old Orchard I, 88-year-old resident Linnea Hollowell greeted neighbors with nothing but a beaming smile…
MESA Program Director Amy Foote (left) shows COC Trustee Edel Alonso the “MESA Student Highlights” wall
during the MESA Program’s 25th anniversary celebration in the Aliso Courtyard of the College of the Canyons campus on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
COC’s MESA program celebrates 25 years
The College of the Canyons Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement Program celebrated its 25-year anniversary of streamlining students toward academic success on Tuesday in the Aliso Courtyard. Students, faculty, professors and governing board members were among those present to celebrate over…
Traffic on the I-5 heading south on Nov. 26, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
Interstate 5 drivers can expect record-breaking travel, increased CHP presence over Thanksgiving
Commuters on Interstate 5 this week may have noticed a significant uptick in traffic over the past few days. California Highway Patrol officials said that they’re expecting more traffic on…
From left: Dave and Erica Corbet, coach Garett Monroe and Tyler Corbet stand behind the Warrior Chiefs. Courtesy Photo/Amanda Telford
Local youth coach ends career with 10th Super Bowl run
After the last youth football game of Warrior Chiefs coach Dave Corbet’s career earlier this month, parents of the players say Corbet is leaving behind a cohort of boys shaped by his mentorship. Corbet, who himself played under legendary high school…
Valencia running back Brian Bonner (34) and his teammates celebrate the first touchdown of the night against Bishop Amat on Sept. 5, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Valencia’s Brian Bonner, Brady Bretthauer share Player of the Year honors in all-league football selections
The 2025 all-league football selections for the Foothill League have been released, and Valencia's Brady Bretthauer and Brian Bonner are the Co-Players of the Year for this season. Co-Players of the Year: …
Trump says he’s not inclined to extend Obamacare subsidies
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is not inclined to extend the Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, which are set to lapse on Dec. 31. Trump told…
The national U.S. weather forecast map for Nov. 26, 2025. US National Weather Service.
Deep cyclone set to snarl Thanksgiving travel
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An intense storm system passing over the northern United States is expected to drop heavy snow across the Great Lakes and Northern Plains regions in the…
George H.W. Bush pardons a turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House on Nov. 17, 1989. Courtesy George Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
Trump pardons 2 turkeys, Gobble and Waddle
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, continued a White House tradition on Tuesday when he pardoned two turkeys just days before Thanksgiving. “On behalf of the…
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Republicans weigh second reconciliation bill
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — After Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act five months ago, advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through budget reconciliation, GOP lawmakers are pushing for…
Vision and Aging: What to Expect in Your 30s, 40s, and Beyond
You might not notice it at first – maybe you need to squint to read a menu, or night driving feels more difficult than it used to. But your eyes,…
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Ga., on March 1, 2024. Pool photo by Alex Slitz/AFP via Getty Images
Georgia prosecutor drops 2020 election case against Trump
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A prosecutor in Georgia who recently took over the election-related criminal case against President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will drop charges against the president…