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…
The burnt brush from the Canyon Fire near the county line along Hasley Canyon in Castaic on Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
County Health Department issues air quality advisory
Unhealthy air quality has been declared for residents in the Santa Clarita Valley due to the Canyon Fire, which has burned 5,370 acres as of Friday afternoon, according to a…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water honored by Government Finance Officers Association
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Annual…
Assessor’s Office receives national awards
News release The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office was awarded three top national achievement awards that spotlighted innovation in government programs resulting in improved access, transparency, and maximum service to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, on Sep. 2, 2024. Pool photo by Ohad Zwigenberg/AFP via Getty Images
Israel plans full military control of Gaza, Netanyahu says
By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel plans to establish full military control over the Gaza Strip, with the goal of eventually transferring…
Texas Governor aims to remove absent Democrats with emergency petition to state high court
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer In a rare move aimed at bypassing a lengthy court battle, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott petitioned the state Supreme Court to remove a state Democratic…
The courts
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to cancel restrictions on immigration stops in Southern California
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Trump administration filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court late on Thursday, asking the court to suspend a lower court order restricting immigration stops…
The 7 Best Offshore Development Companies (and How to Choose the Right One)
I once worked with a founder who nearly gave up on offshore development after a six-month contract with a bargain-basement vendor fell apart. Missed deadlines, endless scope changes, and poor…
The "Canyon Fire" continues to burn near Castaic and Val Verde, scorching 5,370 acres, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Canyon Fire: 28% containment reported, 5,370 acres burned
The Canyon Fire has burned about 5,370 acres and burned toward Castaic High School Friday afternoon, but did not damage the school, according to officials with Ventura County Fire Department. …
John Boston | The Halcyon Days of 22¢ a Gallon Gas
Byron Wardlaw and I were close chums in high school, Hart, to be specific, Forever Home to The Mighty Indians and not those nuevo bird flu hawks (lower case). Byron…
Nuné Gipson | Eyes Wide Open on Newsom’s Redistricting
I refuse to use the term “oppression” lightly — especially in a nation as free as the United States. I was born in a country ruled by real oppression –…
