Gary Horton | Stepping from the Cliff: Programming, Work and Survival
I was programmed to work. Not by ideology, but by life’s necessity. In a single-parent corner of Los Angeles, the only way out was forward. If I wanted a bike,…
Letters to the Editor
Nancy Neill | An Inappropriate Location
As a mother and grandmother, I want to thank you for alerting us to the proposed McBean Parkway location of the new L.A. County courthouse. The proposed size and location…
Letters to the Editor
Davina Leary | A Double Standard?
I read with disgust the city of Santa Clarita’s “serious concerns regarding the state Judicial Council plan for an eight-story courthouse” and their (Nov. 21) “call to action.” Funny that…
Letters to the Editor
Kat Connolly | It’s Fundamentally Incompatible
I am writing because my neighbors and I strongly oppose the construction of a 24-courtroom, eight-story courthouse in Valencia near the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. This project…
Letters to the Editor
Denzel Brenner | State Abandons Decency
When we moved into the Woodlands over 25 years ago, we anticipated that the property below our neighborhood bordered by McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard would eventually be developed. The…
Letters to the Editor
R. Weston Monroe | Public Process Failing
The Planning Commission’s recent decision on the Wiley Canyon project overlooked a critical fact that should have been known, disclosed, and central to their evaluation: Wiley Canyon has long been…
Rob Kerchner | Code for Hate
They hated Dick Cheney for decades. Then he turned on Donald Trump, whom they also hate. So now they love Cheney. The moral of that story: Even love can be…
The Savvy Senior | What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs. — Curious…
After several meetings filled with neighboring residents’ complaints about density and traffic, developer Tom Clark is presenting a fifth alternative with fewer homes for the former Smiser Mule Ranch, west of Wiley Canyon Road, between Calgrove Boulevard and Hawkbryn Avenue.
City approves Wiley Canyon plan
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a new plan Tuesday for a housing development with hundreds of condo units and a quarter-acre of commercial development in Wiley Canyon. The former home of the Smiser Mule Ranch between…
CHP holding annual toy drive
The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area Office has started its annual toy drive, according to officials. In addition to starting the collection now, officers are planning the annual “stuff-a-bus” event for Dec. 6-7…
The courts
DA charges man with DV assault
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office charged a 26-year-old Canyon Country man with three felony counts in response to a series of brutal domestic violence allegations reported last month. Skyler…
Deputies make felony arrests after two DV calls
Two men were arrested on suspicion of felony charges related to domestic violence calls within a 12-hour period early this week in separate incidents in Saugus and Stevenson Ranch. On…
California’s first plan of its kind for bolstering the arts expected to impact Santa Clarita
Last month, the California Arts Commission released the state’s first-ever strategic plan to support its creative economy. Santa Clarita city staff members say that the plan, called “California’s Future is…
Valencia couple charged with felony child endangerment
A married couple was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and other charges after a domestic violence call to their home Monday evening, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…
File photo of Saugus shooting guard Jasmine Garcia (14) dribbles the ball past Hart defense during the second quarter of Friday's game at Hart High School on Dec. 13. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus girls’ basketball breaks records to start new season
The Centurions are 4-1 to open the new season, and through the beginning of the season, senior guard Jasmine Garcia has broken the Saugus High School record for the most 3-point shots made in five games. Garcia, who’s shot 26 threes to open…
Popular Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments in Atlanta GA
In Atlanta, GA, you’re presented with diverse trusted cosmetic dentistry in Atlanta treatments that blend function and aesthetics. From professional teeth whitening to porcelain veneers, each option is tailored to…
Amelia Mata, 3, received face painting in the shape of a butterfly during the L.A. County Parks Harvest Festival at Dr. Richard Rioux Park on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: L.A. County Harvest Festival
Children of all ages rang in the holiday season with the L.A. County Harvest Festival at Dr. Richard Rioux Park in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. Attendees could learn more information…
Valencia's Eliana Saga tees off during the Foothill League match at Vista Valencia Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia’s’ Eliana Saga named Foothill League girls’ golfer of the year
or the second season in a row, the Foothill League has announced Valencia's Eliana Saga was named the league’s girls’ golfer of the year following an historic season from the junior. Saga, who finished the…
How to Choose the Best Family Dentist in Temecula
When choosing the best family dentist in Temecula, it’s vital to assess several key factors to guarantee your family’s oral health is in expert hands. You’ll want to verify the…
File photo of then freshman now sophomore Trinity Noa Peña (34) as she dribbles the ball past Maranatha guard Aleen Avannessian (15) during Thursday's game at Church of the Nazarene on Dec. 5. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Sophomore guard Noa Peña leads Trinity girls’ basketball to 3-1 start
Trinity girls’ basketball began the season 3-1, including a season-opening 63-46 win over Pacifica to kick off the new campaign highlighted by sophomore guard Noa Peña's hot start to the year. In those three wins, Peña recorded 20-plus points…