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I grew up calling myself “Italian.” I never used “Italian-American,” partly because it’s fairly obvious I am American and also because I didn’t want any grief from the tedious people…
Legal Options if Child Support Payments Are Missed
According to the Census Bureau, 4.1 million parents receive child support in the form of cash payments. About 85.6% of these parents had either a legal or informal contract held…
Signs of Neglect and Abuse in Restraint Misuse in Nursing Homes
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), as many as 5 million older Americans are abused each year, and many of them live in nursing homes.Nursing homes use restraints…
Legal Penalties for Making False Accusations
In the United States, there are a lot of false accusations. According to a study by the Center for Prosecutor Integrity, 8% of Americans have been falsely accused of sexual…
Health in Shared Spaces: Navigating Wellness When You Live With Others
When you live with other people—whether it's housemates, a partner, family members, or even your kids—it’s easy to feel like your personal choices get a little lost in the mix.…
How to Buy Your First Crypto: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying your first cryptocurrency can feel like trying to order coffee in a foreign language. You know what you want, but the process seems unnecessarily complicated, the terminology is confusing,…
The Advantage of Choosing Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers for Your Case
When an accident turns your life upside down, you need more than just medical care—you need someone who will fight for your rights and ensure you’re not left carrying the…
Behind the Curtain of SEO Companies: The Strategies Powering Online Success
Every thriving online business has one thing in common: visibility. Yet, what many don’t see is the engine behind that success—an SEO agency. These firms operate quietly behind the scenes,…
The Complete Guide to Investing in Dubai’s Luxury Villas
Byline: Jason Phillips Dubai has long established itself as a global hub for luxury living, with its skyline, world-class infrastructure, and tax-free environment drawing investors from around the globe. Among its…
The Santa Clarita’s Planning Department is planning to update the Santa Clarita City Council’s Development Committee on the MetroWalk Specific Plan for land north and west of the Metrolink train tracks and east of Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country.
City Council to discuss affordable housing
Santa Clarita City Hall is hosting a discussion focused on affordable housing Tuesday, after years of lamenting how state laws have eroded the city’s local control on its reviews for…
The courts
DA: No charges in stabbing investigation
A bizarre 911 phone call, a missing knife and “inconsistent” statements are part of a recent stabbing investigation by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station that may never see a…
Attendees listen to the speeches at the "October 7th" memorial at the "October 7th" memorial at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Oct. 7 memorial: Finding light in darkness
“A little bit of light can dispel a tremendous amount of darkness.” That’s what Rabbi Choni Marozov of Chabad of Santa Clarita Valley said to the silent crowd to instill…
SCV Sheriff's Station
LASD: Father arrested after ‘accidental’ BB shooting
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed Monday the investigation into a Canyon Country father arrested on suspicion of child abuse was forwarded to the Special Victims Bureau for the…
Trump: Israel agrees to Gaza withdrawal line
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza as part of his administration’s peace plan to end…
Trump open to ‘right deal’ on Obamacare subsidies amid shutdown standoff
By Lawrence Wilson Contributing Writer President Donald Trump is open to making a deal on Affordable Care Act subsidies, which has been a key demand of Democrats in the standoff over…
A federal agent prepares to fire pepper ball rounds at protesters in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 4, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
DOJ probes Portland police for ‘viewpoint discrimination’
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The Justice Department has launched a federal civil rights investigation into the Portland Police Department, examining whether the department engaged in viewpoint-based discrimination after the arrest…
Chicago mayor signs order to obstruct ICE law enforcement
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday signed an order to establish what officials say is an “ICE free zone” in the city in a bid to…
One person was transported after a traffic collision near west Copper Hill Drive and Avenida Rancho Tesoro in Valencia, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Person transported after traffic collision
One person was transported after a traffic collision near the Albertson’s on west Copper Hill Drive and Avenida Rancho Tesoro on Monday afternoon, according to an official with the Los…
“This year’s Economic Outlook was about more than numbers on a page. It was about our community in action,” Ondré Seltzer, president and CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp. Josh Premako/coutesy
EDC hosts annual Economic Outlook
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. recently held its keynote annual event, the Economic Outlook, which provides analysis from economist Mark Schniepp on the local, state, U.S. and global…
Photos of Dr. Jack Casey, left, Emma Jerrain and Benjamin Morgan, director of Emergency Services, at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Henry Mayo ER: The SCV’s ‘front door’ to care
The emergency room at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia cares for all patients at any time of day, any day of the year, regardless of what conditions bring them…