Gary Horton | Dodgers School America on Immigration
Wow! World Series Game 3 ended at 12:26 a.m. Tuesday morning, and I’m still bleary-eyed as I write this. Perhaps the most thrilling, exhausting and inspiring baseball game of our…
Letters to the Editor
Diane Zimmerman | Hello from New California
New California State is the group that broke off from Jefferson after having been heavily involved in that group since its inception. Good people. The problem with Jefferson and all…
Michael Reagan | Tearing Down Trump’s Ballroom
No wonder the dying legacy news media is increasingly distrusted and despised by the American people. They spent much of last week tearing their hair out over “King” Trump’s White…
The Savvy Senior | How to Stave Off Cognitive Decline as You Age
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I…
The courts
DA files charges in alleged child abduction
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed four felony charges against a Los Angeles woman accused of fleeing from law enforcement officers with young children unsecured in the car. Lynette…
LA County Sheriff's Department officials identified the person in this photo as Jack Minh Terry, their prime suspect in the murder of Emily King. Perry Smith/The Signal
Murder suspect seeks bail over jail conditions
The man accused in the stabbing murder of a California Institute of the Arts student in her Newhall apartment has hired a new defense attorney and filed for a bail-reduction…
Children begin the 1K kids run at the "Finish the Ride and Finish the Run" event at West Creek Park in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Finish the Ride, Finish the Run’ advocates for safe streets
On Feb. 17, 2013, Damian Kevitt and his wife, Grace, decided to go on a bicycle ride through Griffith Park in Los Angeles — and in one split second, Damian’s…
File photo that includes Saugus quarterback Jake Nuttall (9) performing a play fake with teammate Ty Hall (1) during Friday’s game against Canyon on Oct. 3, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV football preview: Playoff implications highlight week 10
It's the final week of the regular season and, following a championship title game last week, the Valencia Vikings are the Foothill League champions and the Hart Hawks finished their…
The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to host “Paws at the Park” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave. Courtesy photo.
City to host Paws at the Park
News release The city of Santa Clarita is observing its third annual Pet Adoption Week: Now through Saturday, the city will cover all adoption fees for residents adopting an animal from…
Attendees and their furry friends play a game of "musical chairs" at the American Cancer Society's Bark For Life "Howl-O-Ween" event at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
American Cancer Society celebrates a pawesome ‘Howl-O-Ween’
The American Cancer Society hosted its annual Bark for Life “Howl-O-Ween" celebration with dogs in Halloween costumes, families playing and booths lined up from local shelters and resources for dogs…
City of Santa Clarita part-time temporary seasonal worker Adrian Martinez holds up a large paint roller while painting one of the walls of the Soledad Canyon Road overpass on Saturday morning during the third annual Graffiti Removal Day on Aug. 3, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.
City seeks volunteers for Graffiti Removal Day
News release Residents are invited to volunteer for the city of Santa Clarita’s 4th Annual Graffiti Removal Day on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Soledad Canyon…
Kids could enjoy activities, such as face painting, during The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation's "Trick or Treat Village" at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: ‘Trick or Treat Village’
Residents dressed up and attended The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation's "Trick or Treat Village" event at the Castaic Sports Complex on Saturday. Families could enjoy…
Netanyahu orders new Israeli military strikes on Gaza
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered fresh military strikes on the war-torn Gaza Strip on Tuesday, after accusing Hamas of violating a cease-fire put in place…
Food stamps to be paused for 42 million Americans
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Food stamps are set to be paused on Saturday because of the government shutdown. Some 42 million Americans will not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of multiple charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges and active warrants after dumping a stolen vehicle near Commerce Center Drive north of State Route 126 and running on foot…
Satellite image of Hurricane Melissa as it prepared to make landfall on the island of Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025. NOAA/NESDIS/STAR - GOES 19
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer One of the most powerful hurricane landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin has happened in Jamaica, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Melissa made landfall…
File photo including pregame ceremonies at Dodger Stadium before Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. Chris Budman/The Signal
Dodgers walk-off Blue Jays in thriller, take 2-1 series lead
Game 3 of the World Series was historic — not only is it the longest game in Series history by innings, but also had 10 Dodgers pitchers appearing, including a…
File photo including Trinity running back Aiden Visconti running down the field during the game at Cougar Stadium on Oct. 11, 2025. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Trinity football defeats Temecula prep; undefeated in league
Following a 1-3 record to start the season, the Trinity Knights have opened Cottonwood League play with four straight wins, including back-to-back victories on the road over Riverside Prep and…
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Social Security announces 2026 payment adjustment
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Monthly Social Security payments for tens of millions of retired Americans are set to receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment increase throughout 2026, the Social Security Administration announced…
Saugus outside hitter Taylor Stires (6) hits the ball over the net against Poly defense during the second set of the second round of the CIF Division 3 playoff game at Saugus High School on Oct. 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Saugus girls’ volleyball wins in five sets, advances to CIF quarterfinals
After securing a first-round sweep at home, the Saugus girls’ volleyball team followed up its performance with a second-round win over the Polytechnic Panthers. The Centurions defeated the Panthers…