Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Such Grating Pretension
Dunno about you, but even taken with a sense of humor, the grating pretension of fussy leftists lecturing America is hard to take, especially when their worldwide track record for…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | National Parks Staff Cuts a Mistake
One of the most popular concepts the United States ever produced was the national parks, which have been crowned as “America’s Best Idea.” These natural wonders of the national parks…
Byron York | Will DOE Plan Actually Cut Bureaucracy?
On March 11, the Department of Education issued a press release announcing that it had “initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.” When President Donald…
Kevin James Reddy
Former SCV deputy, wife murdered in Palm Desert; son charged
The Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau released the names of a former Santa Clarita couple who were killed Friday in their Palm Desert home. Art and Judith Reddy were the original…
Placerita Junior High School students grabbed books of their choosing during the SCV Education Foundation's "Page Turners" program on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Courtesy of John Turner.
SCV Education Foundation gives books to Placerita students
Nearly a hundred Placerita Junior High School students Tuesday morning were surprised with new books from the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation. Placerita Principal John Turner said he made an…
Theater news
La Mesa students to perform ‘Shrek the Musical’
La Mesa Junior High School’s drama students are set to present “Shrek the Musical” Thursday and Friday starting at 6 p.m. The show will be held in the school’s multi-purpose…
Gretchen Bergstrom
Hart district names new fiscal services director
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Gretchen Bergstrom as the new director of fiscal services. “We are delighted…
Castaic Jaden Climaco (21) puts the ball over the net against Saugus opposite hitter Josh Lane (3) and middle hitter CJ Amaya (25) during the second set of Tuesday's game at Castaic High School on March 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus boys’ volleyball extends league winning streak to three
Roundup: West Ranch remains perfect at the midway point, Canyon just behind after sweeps As Tuesday’s match at Castaic High School went on, the Saugus Centurions boys’ volleyball team seemingly…
Foothill League softball roundup: Valencia wins on a walkoff, Saugus remains perfect
The Valencia Vikings narrowly won on Tuesday while the Saugus Centurions kept up their perfect league campaign in Tuesday’s Foothill League softball action. Saugus is looking to grab the league…
The courts
Hochman announces death penalty policy changes
Compiled from news releases Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has implemented changes to the current and historic policies of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office regarding…
Snow blankets the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducts the third media snow survey of the 2025 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken February 28, 2025. Xavier Mascareñas / California Department of Water Resources
Storms allow for another boost to State Water Project deliveries
News release The state Department of Water Resources announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project allocation forecast for…
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang at the San Oscar Arnulfo Romero international airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on March 16, 2025. Secretaria de Prensa de la Presidencia/Handout
ICE arrests 370 after local jurisdictions release them
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, working with multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested 370 “alien offenders” during a crackdown on criminal activities in Massachusetts from March 18…
New messages from government chat group released
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Atlantic on Wednesday published more messages from the Signal chat messaging app group that included top U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense…
Department of Education seal
10 SCV elementary schools earn state distinguished honor
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced Tuesday that 10 local elementary schools were among the 336 schools selected for the state’s distinguished schools list for 2025. Old Orchard Elementary, Meadows Elementary,…
Mia Tretta, who suffered a gunshot wound in the 2019 Saugus High School shooting, speaks at a White House ceremony April 11, 2022, announcing new ghost gun regulations. Photo courtesy of the White House.
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era ‘ghost gun’ regulation
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Supreme Court voted 7-2 on Wednesday to uphold the Biden administration’s rule regulating so-called ghost guns that can be assembled at home. The majority opinion…
SUSD accepting nominations for annual Lucid leadership award
News release The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award. The award honors Lucid, who retired in June…
Ceremony to honor SCV high school seniors enlisting in military
News release Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita are scheduled to host an enlistee recognition ceremony on May 17 to honor the class…
JCI to host ‘LEAP Laboratory: Night at the Museum’
News release JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled Tuesday to host “LEAP Laboratory: Night at the Museum,” a cocktail fundraiser that fuses science, sensory experiences and magic in support of the…
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently joined health care providers and administrators from Northeast Valley Health Corporation in Santa Clarita to tour their facilities. Courtesy photo.
Whitesides tours NEVHC facilities
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently joined health care providers and administrators from Northeast Valley Health Corporation in Santa Clarita to tour their facilities, meet with their staff, and present…
From left: Di Thompson and Jeffery Thompson reveal the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley's 53rd annual benefit auction's theme is Mardi Gras at its annual kickoff event on Tuesday night, Feb. 25, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
Boys & Girls Club auction to celebrate ‘The Big Easy’
News release Tickets are on sale for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley's annual auction, “The Big Easy,” set to take place on Saturday, May 31, at…