Letters to the Editor
Dan Wisner | Caught in a Numbers Game
I go out and pick up my morning paper as usual, come back in, get my coffee and set down at kitchen table and read through the articles that catch…
Byron York | Elon Musk Goes Off on Trump, Again
Has it really been less than a month since Elon Musk flew off the handle, trashed his benefactor, the president, pledged to kill the administration’s top legislative priority, and, on…
Dan Walters | CEQA: Lawmakers Achieve Holy Grail
Jerry Brown once described reform of the California Environmental Quality Act as “the lord’s work” but he, like other recent governors, was not willing to invest enough political capital to…
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer is a Santa Clarita Valley man killed in the line of duty in a September 2023 attack. Courtesy
Attorneys wrangle in lead-up to trial in deputy murder
Both sides discussed motions and set a new schedule Thursday in a hearing for the man charged with the murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley man killed…
Los Angeles County Director of Military and Veterans Affairs James (Jim) Zenner accepts a $50,000 check from L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger during the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Barger seeds new arts and veterans center with $50,000
News release L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced an initiative to establish the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in the heart of Santa Clarita, and presented…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger conducts a Q&A with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna (center) and L.A. County District Attorney Chief Deputy Steve Katz during the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Barger highlights deputy wellness, public safety, homeless reform at State of the County
Deputy wellness, homeless reform, the nation’s first Arts and Veterans Center in Newhall and public safety were among topics in Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s State of the County…
Residents gather for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade in Newhall on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Planning your Fourth of July in the SCV
Fourth of July 2025 will offer a full day of events in the Santa Clarita Valley, from the annual parade in the morning to fireworks viewing parties in the evening,…
Iranian foreign minister: Fordow nuclear site ‘heavily damaged’
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Fordow nuclear site was “seriously and heavily damaged” by U.S. B-2 bombers on June 21. “No one exactly…
TSMC Arizona Anchors $7 Billion ‘City Within a City’ as Phoenix Emerges as Silicon Desert
Image Credit: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's expanding footprint in north Phoenix has triggered a cascade of development that extends far beyond its 1,129-acre campus. The chipmaker's commitment,…
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks at a press conference after meeting with lawmakers to discuss rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, at the U.S. Capitol, on April 9, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Buttigieg leads early Democratic primary poll, Harris slips
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Pete Buttigieg is the early leader in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, according to a new Emerson College Polling survey that shows the former Biden-era Transportation…
House Speaker Mike Johnson attends the gold medal ceremony for the U.S. Army Rangers of WWII in the Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol on June 26, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
House speaker ‘not happy’ with Senate changes to GOP megabill
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he is unsatisfied with how the Senate changed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act before passing it this week and…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, shown here performing in 2008, was charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Photo by freelance photographer Richard Burdett, CC BY 3.0
Jury issues mixed verdict in Combs’ sex trafficking trial
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Rapper and businessman Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday morning was found guilty on two charges and not guilty on three counts in a high-profile sex trafficking…
AI Kissing Video Generator: Turning Images into Romantic Videos with a Click
Artificial Intelligence is redefining how we create, express, and engage with digital content. From enhancing photos to generating lifelike avatars, AI is powering tools that were once limited to Hollywood…
Matthew Mancillas. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy.
Santa Clarita native serves aboard Navy’s oldest commissioned warship
By Ashley Craig Navy Office of Community Outreach BOSTON — Airman Matthew Mancillas, a native of Santa Clarita, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence…
Councilmember Jason Gibbs is sworn into the District 3 seat by Santa Clarita City Clerk Mary Cusick during the Santa Clarita City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Gibbs launches campaign for Congress
By Signal Staff Santa Clarita City Council member and former Mayor Jason Gibbs has announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 27th Congressional District. “An engineer, community leader and…
7 Key Benefits of Corporate Training Videos for Workforce Growth
What is the real superpower of a regular corporate person like you? You have training content available even at 2 a.m. (looking at you, night owls) and you will be…
Stop Making This 15 Affiliate Marketing Mistakes in 2025
You recommend products you love, someone clicks your link, and boom! You earn a commission. Affiliate sounds simple, right? Well, not always. The truth is, many people jump in excited,…
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Patient extricated after vehicle crashes into embankment
L.A. County firefighters extricated a patient Wednesday morning after they were dispatched to San Francisquito Canyon Road in response to a solo vehicle crash into an embankment, according to a…
Building A Resilient Investment Portfolio In A Rapidly Changing World
There are several compelling reasons to consider investing, including increasing your net worth, achieving financial independence, and potentially retiring sooner than planned. Investing can also provide the means to meet…
File photo: Musicians donated their time and musical talents to the Vasquez Canyon Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center “Fireside Night: A Celebration of Western Music” at Vasquez Rocks, Aug. 11, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Western rhythms ride into Vasquez Rocks for music show and fundraiser
The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area plans to present the second annual “Celebration of Western Songs” 5:30-8 p.m. July 13 at Vasquez Rocks. According to a news release, the event is…
