Letters to the Editor
Mike Jones | An Isolated Incident?
I am just totally aghast after reading the (Sept. 6) article “Hollywood armorer writes the book on gun safety.” I could not believe the arrogance and unfeeling nature in the…
Commentary
David M. Shribman | Rudy Giuliani’s Very Bad Labor Day Weekend
NORTH CONWAY, N.H. The radio station here has a popular morning feature called “Talk of the Towns,” and in the past week, the talk of the towns, and of New…
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, speaks on matters in his district during a congressional forum hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Aug. 29, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
Whitesides talks business, housing, wildfire resilience at congressional forum
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, spoke with a room of business leaders and others recently during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Congressional Forum at College of the…
Cancer Society to observe ‘Gold Together Day’
News release September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Wednesday, Sept. 10, is being recognized by the American Cancer Society nationally as Gold Together Day in honor of childhood cancer awareness.…
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Whitesides introduces bipartisan wildfire bill
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the FireGuard program, which utilizes Department of Defense satellites to detect wildfires and distribute information to…
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Valladares’ bipartisan fuel bill heads to governor’s desk
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, announced that the caucus’ priority legislation to allow the sale of a cleaner and more affordable fuel…
First responders transport one deputy after a multi-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Rye Canyon Road and Copper Hill Road, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Deputy taken to hospital after collision
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after a collision Monday in Valencia during an emergency response. L.A. County Fire Department officials confirmed…
The courts
Appeals court upholds $83M ruling against Trump
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages…
Protesters stand in front of anti-ICE graffiti on a federal building in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume ‘roving patrols’ in LA, siding with Trump
By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos CalMatters Writers The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration’s emergency request to lift a temporary restraining order barring federal immigration officials from…
An electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round gold objects), which causes COVID-19, emerging from cultured cells. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases screenshot.
Study: Nasal spray may reduce risk of COVID-19 infection
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A nasal spray typically used to relieve allergy symptoms may help combat COVID-19, according to a new study. People who received the azelastine nasal spray in…
Alliance for a Healthier Generation: All 14 Saugus district schools among America’s Healthiest Schools
News release For the first time ever, all schools in the Saugus Union School District were recognized in nine out of nine wellness-related categories and received the “All Star” award…
West Ranch Football.
West Ranch secures first win over Antelope Valley
Following back-to-back losses to start the year, West Ranch went on the road and secured its first win of the season. The Wildcats defeated Antelope Valley 23-13 and recorded TJ…
California Car Accident Injuries: What Can You Expect from Your Claim?
A car accident can throw your life into chaos in a matter of seconds, as you can go from being completely able-bodied to suffering catastrophic injuries that can leave you…
Which Eye Surgery Is Right for You? Take This 2-Minute Decision Quiz
When it comes to ditching glasses or contacts, eye surgery can feel like the ultimate freedom. But once you start researching, the options—LASIK, PRK, ICL CLEAR—can feel overwhelming. Which one…
SCV Sheriff's Station
Resident turns in ‘ordnance,’ prompts Sheriff’s Station closure
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station briefly closed to the public Sunday evening and diverted calls to the La Crescenta Sheriff’s Station after an “ordnance” was turned into the station,…
An airplane sits in a field after crash-landing there off The Old Road near Henry Mayo Drive, behind Magic Mountain in Valencia, Sept. 7, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
Plane crash-lands behind Magic Mountain
An airplane crashed on Sunday evening in a field off The Old Road near Henry Mayo Drive, behind Magic Mountain in Valencia, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said. According…
Law enforcement responds to a false alarm active shooter call on the 23800 block of Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
False shooting report draws deputies to Valencia church
Someone called 911 and reported an active shooter on Sunday afternoon at Real Life Church in Valencia. Numerous law enforcement units, including Los Angeles County Search and Rescue, showed up…
Deputies: Three men at large after stealing catalytic converters
Three men are at large after stealing catalytic converters on the 27000 block of Auburn Court in Canyon Country in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to officials with…
Woman use of mobile phone at home in the evening
Study: Americans Spend Nearly Four Hours a Day Thinking About Money
Money is on the mind: Americans are spending nearly 4 hours a day thinking about money, according to new research from Empower, a financial services company. That’s the equivalent of…
If you’re thinking Fall colors, visit the University of California at Davis arboretum. ©2023 AlessandraRC/Shutterstock.
California Road Trip Gems to See for Free
It seems everything costs more these days, gas, lodging, food, souvenirs and, most importantly, road trip snacks. However, there are a treasure trove of road trip gems, places to explore,…