Commentary
David M. Shribman | The ‘Madman’ Negotiating Strategy
He wanted his aides to tell diplomats, “I’m sorry ... he is out of control ... you don’t know the man,” or that he’s a “dramatically disjointed personality ... capable…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | When W.C. Fields Lived in Newhall
It’s simply amazing how fast the month of January disappears. Here we are, last Saturday of 2025. Good thing for us we have the luxury of time travel. This fine…
Paul Butler | Great Places to Work
We often hear people say they love their job, their boss, or their coworkers. Why do we use such an emotive word to describe our work? Many people don’t realize…
Robert Lamoureux | Can floor tile be a backsplash solution?
Question: Robert, I have a question regarding a backsplash for our kitchen. We’ve looked and looked and cannot decide on anything currently available that is designed for this purpose. We…
Valencia point guard Maddox Espinosa (0) goes up for a layup against Canyon forward Chinedum Osuji (3) during the first quarter of Friday's game at Valencia High School on Jan. 31, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia boys’ basketball keeps title hopes alive with win over Canyon
The Valencia Vikings boys’ basketball team started off Friday’s Foothill League matchup against Canyon about as well as any team could have hoped for. Leading by as many as 24…
Medivac plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A medical transport jet carrying a pediatric patient and five others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood about 30 seconds after taking off on Friday, with the…
This screenshot shows the front side of the "red cards" being distributed by the College of the Canyons administration advising students against speaking to immigration authorities.
COC advising students not to talk to immigration agents
College of the Canyons officials acknowledged Friday that “Know Your Rights” cards are being made available to students and staff to remind them of their constitutional rights should they be…
Students walk throughout The Master's University and surrounding areas in Placerita Canyon in Newhall on Thursday, Nov. 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Residents still roiled over Placerita housing permits
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday declined to agendize another Placerita Canyon discussion about concerns that a permitting process is letting The Master’s University transform an equestrian neighborhood without…
Foothill League soccer roundup
Both Hart soccer teams moved a step closer to undefeated Foothill League titles on Thursday, while other teams kept their playoff hopes alive. With only two game days left before…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Captian Justin Diez speaks to the crowd during the L.A. County Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Park on Friday, June 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Santa Clarita officials discuss crime trends
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is reporting crime was down just under 3%, according to data from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, which also released preliminary numbers indicating arrests…
Mayor Bill Miranda swears in Sen Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton. Perry Smith/The Signal
Martinez Valladares hosts swearing-in at City Hall
Recalling the drive to her first job at Six Flags Magic Mountain and her Model United Nations trips at College of the Canyons, Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, said her…
Faces of the SCV: Local pastor a spiritual connection for Sheriff’s Department
Marty Walker In high school, he knew he was going to be a pastor because his report cards indicated he talked too much in class. His teachers even said he…
Trump warns 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico coming Saturday
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will likely go ahead with placing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Saturday. “I’ll be putting the…
The U.S. Coast Guard investigates aircraft wreckage after a midair collision over the Potomac River near Washington, on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Brandon Giles/ U.S. Coast Guard.
What is known so far about crash victims
By Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writer Military personnel, figure skaters, and plumbers were among the 67 people who died in the midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter…
Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Takeaways from Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing
By Nathan Worcester, Ryan Morgan, Sam Dorman Contributing Writers Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Kash Patel in the first formal hearing on his nomination for director of the FBI.…
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.
Three motorists arrested Friday morning on suspicion of DUI
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrested three motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence in three separate incidents early Friday morning in Santa Clarita, sheriff’s officials said. According…
Foothill League basketball roundup
The results from Tuesday’s Foothill League boys’ basketball games did nothing to help people learn who will win the league title, or even know where the top five teams will…
West Ranch CIF Southern Section Division 4 champions pose for a photo with their rings during the ring ceremony at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch boys’ volleyball team gets CIF rings
West Ranch High senior Noah Douphner said he remembers watching his brother, Owen, capture a CIF Southern Section title when he was playing volleyball for Hart High. And when Owen…
Adobe Stock photo.
Gold exceeds $2,800, hits all-time high
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Gold prices hit a record high on Friday as concerns about President Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on foreign nations fueled investor interest in the bullion. In…
Local company donates 70,000 pounds of pet food for fire relief
News release Valencia-based Pets Global Inc., a pet food manufacturer, is coordinating with animal welfare organizations to distribute over 35 tons of its pet food to communities affected by January’s…
