Letters to the Editor
Philip Wasserman | The Overlooked Generation Jones
I often feel out of step with today’s politics and culture, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk brought that unease into focus. I barely knew who he was, and I…
Letters to the Editor
Elaine Smith | Looking for Options
I want to help get rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other groups destroying our country. I’m retired and in good health, but no extra money. What can I…
Letters to the Editor
Michael Cruz | Credit Card Balances on the Rise
Credit card balances are surging. According to FICO, average utilization has climbed from under 30% just a few years ago to over 35% today. These balances aren’t being paid off,…
Dan Walters | Refinery Fire Spotlights Gas Crunch
Thankfully, last week’s explosion and fire at California’s second largest refinery, Chevron’s El Segundo plant, was not an environmental catastrophe. But it could have serious economic and political impact. It…
Gary Horton | The Conservative Coup: Revisiting 2005
I originally wrote this column two decades ago. By mid-2005, the cultural and political lines in America had hardened. The Bush administration’s second term was riding high on confidence and…
The Savvy Senior | Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy…
The courts
AV man held to answer on theft
A Lancaster felon accused of identity theft, weapons possession and disobeying a court order pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Friday after telling Judge Michael Terrell he was willing to…
SCV Water shares update on PFAS-removal project
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency officials hosted a virtual meeting Monday to share their project update on plans to build a water-treatment facility next to Valencia’s Bridgeport Park. The facility…
Hart District set to recognize student heroes, present highlights of Safety and Wellness discussion
A group of Sierra Vista Junior High School students will be recognized Wednesday by the William S. Hart Union High School District for their quick actions during an emergency. Highlights…
COC to discuss annual financial and budget report
The College of the Canyons governing board is set to discuss the annual financial and budget report for the 2025-26 fiscal year and is recommended to approve the acting superintendent/president…
The ducks float to the finish line at the 23rd annual Duck Dash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Duck, Duck, Bucks!’: Samuel Dixon Family Health Center hosts annual duck dash
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center hosted its 23rd annual Samuel Dixon Duck Dash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Sunday morning. The Samuel Dixon Duck Dash is an…
Document: FBI surveilled 8 GOP members of Congress
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The FBI surveilled Republican senators as part of its Arctic Frost investigation, a newly disclosed document shows. FBI agents carried out surveillance on the cell phones…
Valencia running back Brian Bonner (34) celebrates a touchdown against West Ranch on Sept. 19, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
2 teams unbeaten in Foothill League heading into Week 7
The Foothill League is officially at the halfway point of its season, and with two undefeated teams in Hart and Valencia, both have a shot at the title while the…
Child airlifted after medical emergency call
A child was transported by helicopter after a medical emergency on Kelly Johnson Parkway and the Rye Canyon Loop on Tuesday afternoon, according to observations from the scene. Los Angeles County…
Hart district honors principal day before settlement
Attorneys for the William S. Hart Union High School District agreed to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination claims against a principal one day after district leaders named a building after the since-promoted…
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington on Oct. 7, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Touting potential deal, Trump says Canadians will ‘love us again’
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House on Tuesday and suggested the Canadian delegation is in a better…
A Southwest Airlines plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on April 2, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
US airports report delays due to government shutdown
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer Major U.S. airports have reported experiencing flight delays amid the shutdown of the federal government. Secretary of Transport Sean Duffy told reporters on Monday that air…
Creating Viral Instagram Reels: Tips and Tricks
Instagram Reels have fundamentally transformed short-form video consumption patterns, generating over 200 billion plays monthly and capturing 30% of all Instagram engagement since their 2020 debut. This explosive growth reflects…
Jonathan Kraut | Does Shouting Something Make it the Truth?
Have you noticed promoters on some infomercials and TV ads deliver their dialogue in a setting where a loud background environment is created to permit them to YELL on camera? …
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | The Ping Pong Match
Nancy Fairbanks and Maggie Bowman’s “ping-pong match” got my attention when I read Nancy’s rebuttal (Aug. 7) to Maggie’s letter (May 23). In this corner we have Moms For Liberty…