Jonathan Kraut | Top 10 New Year’s Wishes: Part 1
Part 1 of 2 Some of the current laws on our books, although counterintuitive and grossly unfair, are nevertheless unaddressed year after year. Imagine what simple and easy adjustments to…
Letters to the Editor
Kirk Smith | Make Sense of It All
Just a quick question to the Lennar developers regarding the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road in January: What in the world is wrong with you people? Kirk SmithSaugus
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | The Math of ‘Hamburglary’
In re: “Low Income Hamburglary,” Lois Eisenberg, letters, Dec. 9: Do you think that the cost of anything/everything in states like California that are totally run by Democrats have anything…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Letter Writer Gets a Mulligan
Thank you for correcting my estimate of presidential golfing rounds. I had second thoughts about that statement just minutes after I hit “send.” I should have fact-checked myself then, but…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Musk, NASA a Study in Contrasts
Hats off to Elon Musk. Exactly 10 years ago, the first reusable rocket landing was achieved. NASA said it couldn’t be done. And now, SpaceX does it almost daily. It…
Dan Walters | Newsom Plays Favorites on Housing Rules
When Gavin Newsom was running for governor, he made many promises, one of which was to ramp up housing production, which had been in the doldrums for a decade. Describing…
Neighborhoods near Placerita Canyon saw several inches of rain during the atmospheric river storm on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Forecast calls for rain to return Wednesday
Another subtropical stormfront is expected to land in the Santa Clarita Valley this week, and while it’s supposed to be “a far cry” from the drenching received last week, there are reasons to…
The L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner logo.
Children from fatal Christmas Day crash identified
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the two minors who were pronounced dead after a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday afternoon. Jorge Preciado, 9, and…
One of the lesser-traveled but nonetheless potentially critical emergency routes to and from the Santa Clarita Valley closed down as the result of debris and mudslides from the recent storms in the region, county officials confirmed Monday. Courtesy Chris Finch
Sand Canyon closes near Bear Divide; more rain ahead
One of the lesser-traveled but nonetheless potentially critical emergency routes to and from the Santa Clarita Valley closed down as the result of debris and mudslides from the recent storms in the region, county…
LA County Sheriff's Department officials identified the person in this photo as Jack Minh Terry, their prime suspect in the murder of Emily King. Perry Smith/The Signal
Trial approaches in murder of CalArts student
A man charged with first-degree murder over the death of a college student in Newhall pleaded not guilty on Christmas Eve during his formal arraignment. Daniel Perlman, attorney for Jack…
The Original Saugus Cafe announces its closure after almost 140 years of service, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
The Original Saugus Cafe closing after almost 140 years of service
The Original Saugus Cafe is officially closing its doors after almost 140 years of being in business — making it, as of its final days, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles…
What to Expect During the Dental Implant Procedure in Charlotte
Begin your journey to a perfect smile with our detailed guide on the dental implant procedure in Charlotte, and discover what unfolds next.
How to Find the Best Dentist in Chicago for Your Needs
Curious about finding Chicago’s top dentist for your needs? Discover key tips and secrets that will guide you to the perfect smile.
When a Single Tooth Dental Implant Is the Best Option
Have you considered the long-term benefits of single tooth dental implants for oral health restoration? Discover why they might be your best option.
How to Maintain Healthy Teeth: Science-Based Prevention Strategies
Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What's particularly striking is that tooth decay remains the…
Saugus junior cross country Adrian Cantu (4330). Photo courtesy of Adrian Cantu.
The journey to a record-breaking season for Centurions’ Adrian Cantu
Records are meant to be broken. For Saugus junior cross-country runner Adrian Cantu, that’s exactly what he was planning to do at the California Interscholastic Federation state championship at Fresno in late November. With a total…
Construction on the High-Speed Rail above Highway 99 in south Fresno on March 6, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
California ends lawsuit against federal government over high-speed rail funding
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer California dropped its lawsuit last week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California…
Photo courtesy of Hart's Jacob Paisano.
Youth teammates to high school rivals: 2 QBs share the field one last time as all-stars
Hart, Saugus QBs highlight list of SCV football players in LA Rams all-star senior bowl In the Santa Clarita Valley, Hart and Saugus High School are long-time football rivals. It’s an intense rivalry that has lasted for decades. For both teams’ quarterbacks, Jake Nuttall…
Kremlin: Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Ukrainian forces attempted to strike Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Russian city of Novgorod on Monday, prompting the Kremlin to reassess its position on peace talks, the country’s…
FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an interview at the agency headquarters in Washington on Nov. 26, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.
ICE targeting massive suspected fraud in Minnesota
By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem posted the update about U.S.…