What to Do After a Car Accident in California: A Legal Guide
Byline: Will Jones Image Credit: Pexels No one expects a car accident, but they happen often and interrupt your plans. A crash can be overwhelming, requiring you to document the…
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SSA: More than 100M ‘my Social Security’ accounts created
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer More than 100 million Americans have created a “my Social Security” online account that allows individuals to access the Social Security Administration’s personalized tools and services,…
Valencia's Cara McKell (32) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Jan. 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Girls’ basketball playoff preview: 6 teams set to play in CIF first round, 4 to host
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ basketball on Saturday, featuring six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley. All six teams will play on Thursday for…
Girls’ soccer playoff preview: 4 teams set to play in CIF first round
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for girls’ soccer on Saturday, featuring four teams from the Santa Clarita Valley. All four teams will play on Thursday for the first round of…
Understanding Trusts: A Simple Guide to Estate Planning
Byline: Matthew Kayser Image Credit: Pexels Planning for the future means considering how your money, property, and belongings will be managed if you are no longer able to manage them…
Attendees watch Zonta's viewing of "Embrace" at the Canyon Theatre Guild on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
‘Embrace’ body image documentary advocates for a different state of mind
The documentary “Embrace” was first released about 10 years ago, but local members of the international women and girls’ organization Zonta say its message is still just as resonant. That’s why the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley – dedicated…
Blockchain Analytics and the End of Anonymous Financial Crime
There's a persistent myth that cryptocurrency enables anonymous financial crime. The reality is closer to the opposite: blockchain-based crimes are often easier to investigate than their fiat equivalents. Cash leaves no…
Why Digital Skills Matter Even in Hands-On Careers
The New Career Signal Employers Are Looking For For a long time, digital skills were associated almost exclusively with office jobs, tech roles, or corporate environments. But that distinction is…
The Shift in Healthcare: Inside Dr. Neymar Cabral’s Medical Leadership Vision
Modern healthcare is undergoing a foundational transformation. At the heart of this shift is a new generation of physician-leaders who are redefining care not just in clinical terms, but in…
5 Ways You Can Maintain Some Independence After Moving into a Senior Living Community
Moving to a senior living community is a major life decision transition since it involves closing one chapter and starting a new one. While some seniors prefer to age in…
Pilar Schiavo | Protecting Our Sense of Safety: It’s Top Priority
When I talk with families across the Santa Clarita Valley, I hear the same thing again and again: We chose to live here because it’s safe. People come here for…
Letters to the Editor
Don Callow | 35-Plus Parks, Not One Bocce Court
Our town boasts over 35 beautiful parks offering wonderful green space for residents to enjoy. However, looking at the recreational amenities provided, there is a glaring omission. Not one bocce…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Melt ICE
The New York Times/Siena College Poll found 63% of registered voters disapprove of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement is handling its job, while 36% say they approve of ICE’s work.…
Dan Walters | California’s Storied History of Corruption
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state — that California has a corruption problem. She focused mainly on a…
The courts
Valencia cop’s suit against LAPD delayed
Attorneys for a Los Angeles Police Department officer from Valencia suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging that it ignored her claims of workplace harassment, are questioning whether the city was engaging in “gamesmanship” in…
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Medical Examiner confirms IDs in fatal Saugus crash
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed the identities of a local couple killed in a three-vehicle traffic collision Friday evening at Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road. …
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted arson at SCV Sheriff’s Station
A 32-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted arson and misdemeanor vandalism on Friday afternoon at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, according to officials with the station. The man…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, attempting to escape
A 39-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of felonies including elder abuse and attempting to escape custody on Friday, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The elder abuse arrest stemmed from an…
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Nine-year-old Charlotte Perez to compete in Dressage Zone Finals
On the morning of the Dressage Zone D6 regionals held in Ojai Valley, 9-year-old Charlotte Perez woke up sick, and her mother, Anne Izadi-Perez, made the decision not to let her daughter compete so Charlotte could stay home and rest. But to Anne’s…
West Ranch defender Tyler Lankford (13) kicks the ball during the second half of Thursday's game against Golden Valley at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 15, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Boys’ soccer playoff preview: Five SCV teams to host CIF first round
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released the playoff brackets for boys’ soccer on Saturday, featuring six teams from the Santa Clarita Valley who are set to play in the…