Letters to the Editor
Kirk F. Smith | The Essence of the Situation
My wife and I read The Signal’s editorial (July 12) and were so impressed by how you are able to get right to the essence of the entire situation. We’ve…
Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | The Bad Guys Win Again
According to an article (July 10), the city’s Community Preservation Division has responded to 40 complaints and conducted 61 inspections related to Tacos Carmelita. A street vendor! I wrote about…
Michael Reagan | The DOE Gets F’s in Education
It’s only taken 45 years for my father’s dream to come true – at least in part. But thanks to Donald Trump, a Republican Congress and a conservative Supreme Court,…
The Savvy Senior | How to Find Affordable Senior Housing Near You
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housing? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place…
Sophie meets customers at the SPARI Rescue Dog Adoption event at Lucky Luke Brewing on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SPARI and Ollie’s Angels hold rescue dog adoption event
As residents gathered to enjoy drinks out on Lucky Luke Brewing’s patio on a recent Saturday, they were surrounded by dogs of various breeds, sizes and even personalities. Gina Murphy,…
Music fans jam out during Far Out Boy’s performance, a tribute to Fall Out Boy band, during the city of Santa Clarita's Concerts in the Park on July 19, 2025 at Central Park. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: Concerts in the Park ‘Far Out Boy’
To continue the 35th anniversary of Concerts in the Park, the city of Santa Clarita featured Far Out Boy, a Fall Out Boy tribute band, on Saturday evening at Central…
SCV Sheriff's Station
Mother arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism
A mother was arrested on suspicion of vandalism on Monday afternoon in Canyon Country, after she allegedly smashed her ex-husband's windows for not being allowed to see her children, according…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Deputies: Domestic dispute leads to recovery of unmarked firearm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies recovered an unmarked firearm after responding to a domestic-related dispute in which a boyfriend struck his girlfriend and then fled the scene, according to…
A longtime presence at the SCV Sheriff’s Station, Detective Stephen Westerfield’s discipline and dedication have helped one of the SCV’s very own to the winner’s circle. He competed against other first responders in the 40 to 45 age group for the 230- to 260-pound weight class. Courtesy
Detective ‘lifts the bar’ for SCV deputies
Representing fitness, fun and first responders for a little physical competition, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detective brought home two gold medals from the recent World Police and Fire…
Canyon varsity players stand proudly with their 2025 CIF Championship Rings during the first ever Canyon High School Rings and Banners Night at the Canyon Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Canyon holds first-ever ‘Rings and Banners Night’
Celebrating their first ever CIF Southern Section title this past season in the 2A Division, the Canyon High School basketball players received their customized championship rings while unveiling the CIF…
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied an appeal Tuesday that would have created another hearing for the Spring Canyon Project. Courtesy SCOPE
County OKs Spring Canyon over fire, mountain lion concerns
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied an appeal by a local environmentalist group that sought a new Regional Planning Commission hearing over its concerns for the 492-home Spring…
City to host pet adoption at Bridgeport Park
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Castaic Animal Care Center, is scheduled to host a community pet adoption day on Thursday at Bridgeport Park from…
Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund
LASD searching for answers in deadly blast
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Acton, led the California congressional delegation in a moment of silence Monday for three deputies who died in an explosion while serving the Sheriff’s Department’s Arson and…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.
House party leads to arrests on The Old Dirt Road
A pair of 40-somethings got arrested Friday after deputies broke up an out-of-control house party filled with underage drinking, according to an email Tuesday from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…
The Importance of Essay Writing for Local College Admissions
Applying to college is a big step in every student's life. You gather your grades, prepare your documents, and start thinking about what sets you apart from everyone else. For…
New baby gibbon Ardith stays close to her mother at the Gibbon Conservation Center, June 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of Gabriella Skollar
‘Gibbon’ a name: Saugus baby ape awaits possible community blessing
A 14-year-old gibbon named Lucia, 15-year-old Canter and their newborn baby gibbon, holding tightly to her mother, hung from the fencing of their enclosure at the Gibbon Conservation Center in…
In a reversal, Sarepta says it will pause shipments of gene therapy linked to deaths
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer In a reversal, the drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics said July 21 it is stopping all shipments of a gene therapy that has been linked to multiple deaths. …
A Guide to Using Virtual Numbers for Digital Privacy
In our connected society, a phone number acts as a universal key for digital life. It is used to verify your identity on social media, confirm banking transactions, get deliveries,…
How Technology Is Transforming Daily Life in Restaurants
Running a restaurant today is nothing like it was a decade ago. The pace is faster, the expectations higher, and the competition fiercer. Diners want seamless service, personalized experiences, and…
The Air Fryer: A Time-Saver for Busy Families
Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and after-school activities, finding time to cook nutritious meals can feel impossible for today's families. That's where an air fryer becomes a lifesaver, delivering crispy,…
