Gold’s Drum Corps coming to SCV July 9
News release Santa Clarita has been selected as the starting point for Gold's Drum Corps International's 2025 summer tour. The DCI Gold Showcase, scheduled July 9 at College of the…
Trump accuses Spain of wanting NATO ‘free ride,’ makes trade threat
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer THE HAGUE, Netherlands — President Donald Trump has accused Spain of wanting a “free ride” after it refused to agree to the 5% of gross domestic…
Antonio Curiel, David Salper and Beverly Steel perform during the Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare show benefiting Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund at The Main on June 4, 2025. Courtesy photo.
Theater fundraiser benefits Eaton Fire victims
News release Dig Deep Theatre and Santa Clarita Shakespeare presented an evening of monologues and songs to a packed house at The Main recently, with all proceeds benefiting the Eaton…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Hegseth: No known intelligence shows Iran moved uranium
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he’s not aware of intelligence that shows Iran moved its uranium away to prevent it from being targeted in…
DOE: California’s transgender sports policy violates Title IX
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Education has found California in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws for allowing male athletes to compete in women’s sports. The finding on…
The city of Santa Clarita’s art exhibition, “The Reading Tree,” by Therese Verner, is on display through Aug. 12 at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch. Courtesy image.
Newhall Library presents ‘The Reading Tree’ art exhibition
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s art exhibition, “The Reading Tree,” by Therese Verner, is on display through Aug. 12 at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch, 24500 Main…
‘World Builders’ takes the stage at The Main this weekend
News release For one weekend only, Matchbox Theatre Co. is bringing its inaugural production of Johnna Adams’ “World Builders” to The Main in Old Town Newhall. Max and Whitney both…
Tired of Wobbly Tables? These Metal Legs Combine Strength with Style
Image Source: Unsplash A stable table is more than just a convenience—it’s necessary. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner, working on an important project, or enjoying a morning coffee, no…
College briefs
College Briefs for June 26
Martinez graduates from University of Saint Mary The University of Saint Mary celebrated the close of another academic year and the achievements of the class of 2025 during a commencement…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | A Definition of Politics
In his April 9 column, Gary Horton’s monologue on President Donald Trump’s concept of global affairs went against nearly everything we were taught about world politics by (our political science…
Patsy Ayala | City Cinemas Returns with Movie Magic Under the Stars
There is something magical about watching a movie under the stars, surrounded by your neighbors, friends and family, with a cool, summer breeze and a bucket of popcorn in hand.…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Celebrating ‘No Kings Day’
“No Kings Day” was a protest that took place on June 14 to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and actions in his second term. The protest was held across the…
Dan Walters | Soon to Be One of the State’s Most Powerful …
After California became a U.S. state in 1850, its Legislature grappled with how state and local governments would be structured. One decree was that counties, beginning with Los Angeles, would…
Byron York | Democrats Are Mired in Infighting
This column is about the current dreadful state of the Democratic Party. But begin with this extraordinary fact: At this time eight years ago, in the first year of Donald…
Planned site for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park project at the end of Blue Cloud Road in the Haskell Canyon Open Space on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
City to break ground on new bike park
Santa Clarita’s cycling enthusiasts shared their excitement Tuesday about the city’s latest offering for recreational space: the Haskell Canyon Bike Park. The Santa Clarita City Council approved the construction contract…
Spencer Rathkamp catches air on his mountain bike in Santa Monica, August 19, 2024. Photo courtesy of Daniel Ahlgren
Pro mountain biker excited for the growing SCV mountain bike scene
He was shy at 7 years old, but mountain biking got him out of his shell. Santa Clarita resident Spencer Rathkamp, now 30, is a professional mountain bike rider who’s…
Newhall School District approves LCAP for 2025-26 school year
The Newhall School district governing board approved its next school year’s local control and accountability plan, also known as the LCAP, during Tuesday’s meeting. The LCAP is a three-year plan…
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Hart district board approves LCAP, budget
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board Wednesday morning approved the district’s local control and accountability plan, also known as LCAP, and adopted the budget for the…
File photo of the Saugus Union School District.
SUSD governing board approves LCAP, adopts budget for next school year
The Saugus Union School District governing board Tuesday night approved the district’s local control and accountability plan, also known as LCAP, and adopted a budget for the next school year. …
Circle of Hope board of directors at the fourth installation of “Hoedown for Hope” fundraiser on June 21, 2025 at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Circle of Hope hosts Hoedown for Hope fundraiser
Belinda Bresnahan suffered severe weight loss, insomnia, and fatigue when she was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But the biggest challenge for Bresnahan, as she learned to navigate her…