Our View | Get Those Slingshots Ready, Santa Clarita
By The Signal Editorial Board It’s David vs. Goliath. And we’re David. Santa Clarita against the state of California: The Judicial Council of California has decided it wants to drop…
Denise Lite | SCV GOP: Time to Get Off the Sidelines
Santa Clarita was once one of Southern California’s proudest conservative strongholds. Families moved here for safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a city that has been managed with fiscal responsibility. That…
Letters to the Editor
Nancy Fairbanks | Researching the Issue
After reading the recent coverage about the mass resignation of five board members from the Santa Clarita Veterans Services Collaborative, I began researching the issue myself. What I discovered through…
Letters to the Editor
Albert Bigelow | The Math Isn’t Mathing?
The California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office reports that it costs our general fund $10 billion annually to pay nedical costs for the undocumented. Amazingly, that’s almost the amount Gov. Gavin Newsom’s…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Sod, seeds and soil: Options for new lawn
Question: Hi Robert, how are you? We love your column, are new to reading it and have found so much helpful information, looking back at past questions. Thank you for what you do. We bought an…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | SCV Boob Tubes & the End of the Swat Team …
Top of a November Santa Clarita weekend to you, friends. As we stroll our ponies out for our historical constitutional this morning, we’ve some mighty darn interesting vistas ahead. We’ll start by going all the way back to the…
Paul Butler | First impressions at work
We like to believe we’re good judges of people. In a world that rewards quick decisions and snap judgments, it feels efficient — almost necessary — to size someone up in an instant. But the truth…
File photo including Saugus running back Ty Hall (1) running with the ball against Camarillo's Gabriel Johnson (30) during the first quarter of Friday's game at College of the Canyons on Sept. 5, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Apple Valley handles Saugus in semifinals, Centurions eliminated from playoffs
With a trip to the Division 7 championship game on the line, it was do or die for the Saugus Centurions as the team played in its first semifinal game since 2017. By the…
Angelina Rego, left, is sworn in as a lawyer by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, in Valladares' office in Valencia on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Sen. Valladares swears in new lawyer
State Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, swore in Angelina Rego, a Saugus High School alumna who recently received a law degree from Pepperdine University. With her family in attendance in Valladares'…
White House: Americans can expect $1K bump in 2026 tax refunds
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The White House said on Thursday that U.S. taxpayers could see an “extra $1,000 bump” in their tax refunds next year. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told…
SUSD discusses behavior council recommendations
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board accepted a draft of recommendations from the behavioral council during Tuesday’s meeting following a nearly two-hour discussion with district officials. Many of the…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Deputies detain person at gunpoint in Newhall
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detained a man at gunpoint in Newhall on Friday afternoon after it was reported that he was brandishing a gun, which later was…
Photo courtesy of Valencia girls' tennis.
Valencia girls’ tennis clinches Division 5 CIF title over St. Joseph
The Valencia girls’ tennis team is a Division 5 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section champion as the Vikings won the title 12-6 over St. Joseph High School at the Claremont Club on Wednesday. "The practice, time and effort are paid…
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting with European leaders, at the White House on Aug. 18, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Trump admin’s 28-point Russia-Ukraine peace plan: What’s in It?
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer The Trump administration confirmed on Thursday that it had been working on a peace plan to bring an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. The statement came…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and U.S. President Donald Trump talk as they attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican on April 26, 2025. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine faces ‘difficult’ crossroads as It weighs Trump’s peace plan
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukraine is facing “one of the most difficult moments in our history,” responding to a U.S. 28-point peace plan that…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state. Swalwell’s…
Artist and SCAA member Ezra Turn live paints during The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery’s group art schow titled “Reflections” in Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: SCAA holds ‘Reflections’ reception
The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its last art gallery reception of the year last Saturday in Newhall. During the reception, SCAA members Ezra Turn and Justin Pool performed live…
Energy Expert Hristo Kovachki: Bulgaria Needs a Strategic, Pragmatic Approach to Its Energy Transition
As Europe continues to reshape its energy landscape under the Green Deal and broader decarbonization goals, Bulgaria is navigating complex decisions about its future energy mix. According to energy expert…
Top 10 Things to Do in Santa Clarita for First-Time Visitors
If you're visiting Santa Clarita for the first time, you're in for a treat. This Southern California city blends nature, food, history, and fun. It’s close enough to Los Angeles…
Why Singles Are Switching to the Hily App in 2025
You've probably wondered, "Is Hily fake?" when you first heard about it, or maybe you're curious about what makes this app different from other dating apps out there. Hily, short…