Christine Flowers | Childhood Idols Took Hard Turn to Left
“Little House on the Prairie” was never one of my favorite television shows for a very specific reason: The series of books about a pioneer girl and her family, written…
The Santa Clarita City Council approved plans Tuesday for 78 condos and 5,200 square feet of retail space on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, a project meant as a bookend to millions of dollars in investment the city has put into Main Street over decades. Courtesy
Council approves second hearing on Newhall condos plan
The Santa Clarita City Council approved plans Tuesday for 78 condos and 5,200 square feet of retail space on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, a project meant as a…
Authors set up booths on the first and second floor of the University Center during the second annual SCV Book Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
COC hosts second annual two-story SCV Book Festival
Booth by booth, book by book, 80 authors in Santa Clarita introduced attendees to the world of fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and everything in between, during the second annual SCV Book…
Taliya Mata (52) of Saugus pitches the ball to a Canyon batter during a game on April 15, 2025 in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV softball playoff preview: Foothill League champs to host in first round
After an undefeated Foothill League campaign, the Saugus Centurions softball team is set to host in the first round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. They are one of two…
Attendees purchase food and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere during the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
Court OKs Hart Park transfer to city
The city of Santa Clarita can now move forward with plans to take over ownership of the historic William S. Hart Park in Newhall. The Los Angeles County Superior Court…
COC board to discuss updates on former tech center site, climate survey
The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, is set on Wednesday to receive an update on the purchase and use of the…
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CHP: Multiple unregistered firearms found in vehicle after collision
A 54-year-old man from Washington was arrested Monday afternoon on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm after California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers responded to a solo vehicle collision on…
Kathryn Barger, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor, moderates the panel discussion during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's 15th Annual State of the County at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, June 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Supervisors back Schiavo’s landfill bills
Los Angeles County has officially thrown its support behind two bills authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, related to the ongoing odor situation at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Both bills…
The courts
Man accused of COC student’s murder held to answer
Nick Sanchez testified that they were just bored and “being kids.” The three friends had just left a late show of “Spiderman” at the movie theater in the San Fernando…
Saugus' Kaden Haag (11) runs to second base during the third inning of Wednesday's game against Oakwood at Saugus High School on April 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCV baseball playoff preview: Saugus, Trinity get first-round home games
The high school baseball postseason has finally arrived for six Santa Clarita Valley teams. The Hart Hawks, Castaic Coyotes, West Ranch Wildcats and Valencia Vikings are all hitting the road…
Damac Park Greens: A Premium Choice for Family Living
For families seeking a perfect balance between nature, comfort, and urban convenience, DAMAC Park Greens is a top-tier choice. Nestled within the tranquil surroundings of DAMAC Hills 2, this thoughtfully…
Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on April 16, 2025. After President Donald Trump ordered an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in education, Harvard rejected the mandate, citing academic freedom, and lost $2 billion in federal funding as a result. Photo by Learner Liu.
Federal government to cut additional $450M in Harvard grants
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Eight federal agencies are terminating roughly $450 million in grants to Harvard University in addition to the $2.2 billion that was terminated previously, the Joint Task…
Empowering Growth with MentorCity’s Cloud-Based Mentorship Software
In today's fast-changing work world, companies look for new ways to help people grow. MentorCity is a leading cloud-based mentoring software. It changes how workplaces learn and grow. This top-notch…
US, Saudi Arabia sign $142 billion arms deal
By Ryan Morgan and Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a deal for the Gulf monarchy to receive nearly $142 billion in new weapons, military…
Trump to drop sanctions against Syria to give it a ‘chance at greatness’
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he had ordered the cessation of U.S. sanctions against Syria, warming diplomatic relations with the country’s de facto new leaders. …
Aedes albopictus mosquito. Adobe Stock photo.
Older adults advised not to receive chikungunya vaccine for now
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer U.S. officials are recommending that adults aged 60 and up not receive the only available chikungunya vaccine after reports that older individuals who received the shot…
Jonathan Kraut | Undoing Due Process: Noem Ads Mislead
I am responding with profound disgust at the improper and misleading 60-second radio ads being broadcast by Secretary of Homeland Security Noem, thanks to us, the taxpayers, who are paying…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Turski | Neighborhoods in Decay?
Homelessness is a tragedy currently faced by thousands of Americans. While driving on Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch yesterday, I observed a homeless person on a street corner with…
Letters to the Editor
Annette Lucas | Help Preserve Our Road Network
If you live in Canyon Country, Newhall, Valencia, or commute in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Wiley Canyon development has repercussions for everyone. The Village at Wiley Canyon has produced…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Henry Ford’s DOGE?
Imagine if Henry Ford had been vilified for trying to protect taxpayers from government waste, fraud and abuse. Heck, imagine anyone being vilified for that! Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita
