Startup School 101: What Aspiring Founders Need to Know
Photo Credit: Markus Winkler | Unsplash Every world-changing company starts as a spark—an idea scribbled on a napkin, a problem begging to be solved. But vision alone doesn’t build a…
City Mayor Bill Miranda during opening remarks for the annual Mayor’s Breakfast at Hart Hall on Thursday Oct. 23, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Mayor’s breakfast honors National Disability Employment Awareness month
The annual Mayor’s Committee Breakfast was held last week at Hart Hall and local leaders and nonprofit organizations were present to learn more about supporting special needs individuals, emphasizing their…
A barn in rural Modoc County on Sept. 4, 2025. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
These rural Californians want to secede; Newsom’s maps would pair them with Bay Area liberals
By Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writer Over several rivers and through even more woods, flags advocating secession from California flutter above hills dotted with cattle, which outnumber people at least sixfold. This…
Families take a ride on the Hayride during the Church of the Canyons Fall Festival in Sand Canyon on Oct. 18, 2025.
Church of the Canyons hosts Fall Festival
The Church of the Canyons front yard was transformed into a fun zone with jump houses, games, and food for its recent Fall Festival celebration open to the community. After…
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington on Feb. 5, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Vance addresses potential 2028 presidential ticket
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Vice President JD Vance addressed the possibility of a 2028 presidential ticket with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on it, brushing off the idea…
How to choose the right legal advocate after an auto accident
After experiencing an auto accident, securing competent legal representation is crucial to navigate the ensuing complexities. Understanding the intricacies of legal processes and insurance claims can be daunting without professional…
SNAP decision: Judges order USDA to pay benefits during shutdown
By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer Two federal judges on Friday said the U.S. Department of Agriculture is legally required to use emergency funds to pay out food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. …
City receives finance award
News release The city of Santa Clarita has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
Cezanne Youmazzo
Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club names new GM
News release Cezanne Youmazzo has been appointed general manager of Valencia’s Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club. Youmazzo has over 20 years of leadership experience in fitness and wellness management, member…
Chamber announces honorees for Salute to Patriots
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 15th Annual Salute to Patriots, a signature event recognizing veterans…
Performers from Vibe Performing Arts sing and dance to “Welcome to Wonderland” at the VIA Bash on Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Jeremiah Yonemura/For The Signal.
VIA hosts its ‘Mad’ 2025 Bash
By Jeremiah Yonemura For The Signal The Valley Industry Association held its annual VIA Bash ball last weekend at the Hyatt Regency Valencia to celebrate its members’ successes and support its Connecting to Success program. The theme was the Mad Hatters Ball, which…
The courts
Driver gets 6 years in fatal DUI crash
A 45-year-old San Fernando man was sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to driving intoxicated and causing a fatal crash in Newhall that killed his…
Students gather at In-N-Out on Bouquet Canyon Road after Friday night football games throughout the valley on Sept. 20. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Curfew violators to face ‘community court’
Parents’ concerns prompted another brief discussion about Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station operations at Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting, with complaints about teens being arrested minutes after the 10…
How Personal Injury Lawyers Build Strong Cases
New Mexico is a large state in the southwestern United States. People commonly call it the “Land of Enchantment” because of its varied landscapes and rich culture. Being home to…
HIG Capital Enters Italian Self-Storage Market with Launch of Boxengo Platform
H.I.G. Capital has expanded its European real estate portfolio with the creation of Boxengo, a new self-storage platform formed through the acquisition of five properties in Milan and Rome. The…
Palletizing for Mixed-SKU Loads: Solving Retail’s Last-Mile Puzzle
Cardboard boxes stacked on a pallet in a warehouse In modern retail logistics, where distribution centers support omnichannel fulfillment strategies, the complexity of outbound pallet loads has surged. Mixed-SKU pallets—combining…
SCV Sheriff's Station
LASD investigating pedestrian death at Metrolink parking lot
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed one person was killed after a collision with a vehicle at 10:52 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Newhall Metrolink Station. The…
John Boston | The Big History SCV Halloween Trick or Treat
It’s actually Halloween smack dab today and I thought what better 5-pound box o’ See’s Candy (the no-nuts version) treat to give my two loyal readers (“Brains On The Outside”…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | That’s Some Salad
Re: Christopher Lucero’s letter, “Shouting at Clouds,” Oct. 9. Was he or is he a speech writer for Kamala Harris? His letter is a word salad deluxe, worthy of the…