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Protect Skin from the Sun: 3 simple tips for summer skin care
Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun is at its strongest. Healthy skin…
The Californian poppies in Point Lobos State park are beautiful with the ocean as the background. ©ADOBESTOCK
August Road Trip: Seeking California’s ‘Coolest Spots’
It’s August, the beginning of the Santa Clarita Valley’s historically hottest time of the year. The summer months of June, July and August have the highest recorded temperatures annually according…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | A Travel Conclusion: You Can’t Hurry Experience
By David Hegg As I am writing this, I am sitting in a very old and magnificent estate in England called Matfen Hall. So far, we’ve traveled to Boston, Norway,…
Celine Chen plays piano at the University of South Florida in Tampa, July 2024. Photo courtesy of Christy Sallee
Playing it by ear, living it by heart
She said it’s never been something that drains energy from her, but something that gives her energy when she does it. Valencia 21-year-old Celine Chen tried many things in life…
People of all ages dance during the Celebrate culture series on Aug. 8, 2025, an event hosted by the city of Santa Clarita at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: ‘Celebrate’ series Italy
The city of Santa Clarita's "Celebrate" culture series highlighted the country of Italy during Friday's celebration. People of all ages activated their creativity with arts and crafts, particpated in social…
Olive, 6, Banner, 4, and Polly Quesada enjoy balloon animals during the Valencia Town Center "Back-to-School Bash" on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Valencia Town Center’s ‘Back-to-School Bash’
As residents are preparing for the new school year, families attended Valencia Town Center's "Back-to-School Bash" on Saturday. Children stocked up their new bags with school supplies, enjoyed various snacks,…
The burnt brush from the Canyon Fire near the county line along Hasley Canyon in Castaic on Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Canyon Fire: Containment stays at 28%
The Canyon Fire has stayed at 28% containment and 5,370 acres as of 9:49 a.m. Saturday, according to a release by the L.A. County Fire Department. All evacuation orders have…
Faces of the SCV: Caricature artist goes from Chipotle to ‘South Park’
Jason Gabriel If you’ve been to the Senses Block Party, the Cowboy Festival or other Santa Clarita city events, you’ve probably seen Jason Gabriel drawing caricatures of guests. The California…
Neil Fitzgerald | Big, Beautiful Bill Is Fueling Beautiful Boom
The mainstream media and liberal politicians can spin their tales, but numbers don’t lie: America is in the midst of an economic resurgence. President Donald Trump’s pro-growth agenda, embodied in…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | Sad Facts
Many people out there seem to be concerned that the enforcement of the laws in this county, federal and state will have a negative effect on what they always love…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Two Simple Questions
I recently had the honor and privilege of chatting with a prominent Democratic senator from a northeastern state at an event. I won’t reveal the name of the senator, not…
Dan Walters | With Harris Out, Who’s the Frontrunner?
Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year. Her tendency was on…
Paul Butler | Performance Matters
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, accountability is non-negotiable. Whether it's the team owner, head coach, or star player, everyone is held to a performance standard. Fall short, and…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | The Very First Patients at Henry ‘Hold the’ Mayo …
Santa Clarita nuclear holocausts? Yup. A rather tacky “Nuts & Bolts” party? Mmm-hmmm. Outlaws? An entire passel. One of my favorite phrases to annoy my lady friends: “Farmerettes?” Amen boy…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Keeping your cool with an old HVAC system
Question: Robert, I have a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that is roughly 25 years old using R22 refrigerant. I understand this has been phased out and supplies are dwindling.…
Deputies investigating Costa Brava shooting incident
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies are investigating reports of a shooting incident that occurred on Costa Brave in Newhall on Thursday night, according to SCV Sheriff’s Station spokesperson Shirley Miller. …
From left: Scott Kwiatrowski and Shawn Sangeladji of the American Red Cross unload cots for the evacuation center at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Aug. 7, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal
Shelter open for Canyon Fire evacuees
An evacuation shelter opened Thursday at College of the Canyons’ east gym in Valencia to assist those displaced by the Canyon Fire. According to Tim Honadel, director of International Services…
The EmPATH unit is a very “noninstitutional” environment by design, White said, with recliner chairs, and an atmosphere that offers patients free access to activities, food or therapy, for example. Courtesy
EmPATH offers new help for patients in crisis
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is completely rethinking care for patients experiencing mental health crises, officials confirmed this week, leaving service providers excited for a service one expert called “historic.” An…
“La Puerta” is now officially a Point of Historical Interest.
City praises new historical designation
Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean said she was wearing “the biggest smile” after the state’s Historical Resources Commission made things official Friday: “La Puerta” is now officially a Point…