Letters to the Editor
Charles Yacoobian | Conjecture vs. Fact
In response to Lois Eisenberg’s “What is America’s Excuse” letter in the Oct. 3 edition of The Signal: The first sentence in your letter to the editor is, “Great Britain…
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Joe Guzzardi | Trump’s Candor Makes Him a Unique Politician
Even President Donald Trump’s millions of critics cannot deny one central aspect of his character that has kept him at the forefront of U.S. presidential politics for more than a…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Advice for the pool care novice
Question: Robert, after the winds and fires, we’ve experienced more than the normal amount of debris on the surface of our pool. We do all of our own pool care,…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | James Dean’s Last Meal Here in Santa Clarita
Now try not to act like too much of a country rube on this morning’s trail ride through local history. But we’ve got an entire passel of celebrities riding with…
LAPD Detective Maurice Kwon speaks to audience members at the 11th annual SCV Human Trafficking Prevention Summit. Perry Smith
COC hosts annual summit on human trafficking
Ryan Last came from a stable family life, had a bright future and no history of drug abuse or mental health problems. He had just finished touring the University of…
Saugus wide receiver Mackyle Diaz (26) celebrates a touchdown at the end zone during Friday’s game against Canyon on Oct. 3, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
High School Football Scores, Standings
After Friday night’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Saugus 48, Canyon 20 Hart 63, West Ranch 21 Thursday night game scores: Golden Valley 35,…
Hart running back Matix Frithsmith (4) carries the ball against West Ranch defense during the first quarter of Friday's game at Valencia High School on Oct. 3, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hart football handles West Ranch for third league win
The Hart Hawks football team easily handled the hosting West Ranch Wildcats on Friday to remain undefeated in the Foothill League through three games. Junior Matix Frithsmith reached the end…
Saugus running back Ty Hall (1) runs the ball against Canyon on Oct. 3, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus bounces back with road win over Canyon
Following back-to-back losses to open Foothill League play, Saugus bounced back on the road to defeat the Canyon Cowboys on Friday night. The Centurions defeated Canyon, 48-20, with Saugus quarterback…
Five arrested on suspicion of burglary in Newhall
Five men were arrested on suspicion of burglary near the 24000 block of Quigley Canyon Road in Newhall on Friday night, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Lt.…
An explosion and fire sent smoke and flames towering above the Chevron El Segundo Refinery on Thursday night, but the fire was quickly contained and was out by the following morning with no injuries reported. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.
El Segundo refinery fire contained
Compiled from news releases An explosion and fire sent smoke and flames towering above the Chevron El Segundo Refinery on Thursday night, but the fire was quickly contained and was out by the…
Principal Marcus Garrett, left, and teacher Kellie Kontis, right, acknowledge the efforts of students Balam Cardenas, 13, center left, Andrew Ontiveros, 13, center, and Liam Grecia, 13, at Sierra Vista Junior High School on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Sierra Vista students save history teacher from choking
It was another American history class period for 13-year-old Sierra Vista Junior High School eighth graders Balam Cardenas, Andrew Ontiveros and Liam Grecia, when Ontiveros was about to share a…
The fatal shooting occurred on the 25700 block of Vista Fairways Drive early Sunday morning in Valencia. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal
Unsolved-murder task force picks up Valencia case
A Homicide Bureau task force working on unsolved murders has joined in the effort to find those responsible for a Valencia man killed by “several apparent gunshot wounds in his…
Photo courtesy of West Ranch girls' golf.
West Ranch girls’ golf wins big in second Foothill League match
Tuesday’s second round of Foothill League girls' golf ended with West Ranch dominating both in individual and team play at the Oaks Club in Valencia. The Wildcats led all teams,…
West Ranch singles player Ta’leighah Saulter returns the ball during the match against Golden Valley at Golden Valley High School on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch girls’ tennis defeats Golden Valley
West Ranch girls’ tennis continues to be dominant this season following a road win over Golden Valley. The Wildcats defeated the Grizzlies, 11-7, and extended their undefeated start to the…
Hamas agrees to release hostages after Trump’s ultimatum
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas said Friday it has agreed to release all hostages in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. The…
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept peace deal
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has given Hamas until Sunday to accept a deal to end the war between the terrorist group and Israel and release all the…
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
White House: No plans for Obamacare talks during shutdown
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday said that there were no intentions to discuss extending subsidies for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act,…
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought (C)—joined by Vice President JD Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) (3rd L)—speaks at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Shutdown to continue through weekend after Senate rejects funding plan again
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — The federal shutdown will continue through the weekend as the Senate once again rejected rival funding bills to reopen the government on Friday. The…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Defense on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Hegseth: US strikes another narco-trafficking boat near Venezuela
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military carried out an airstrike on Friday on a boat that officials had declared a drug trafficking vessel, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water to host community meeting on PFAS treatment
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host a virtual community meeting 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to share construction updates and the latest project timeline…