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Jim de Bree | A Brave New World Approaches
When I was in high school, one of the books I read for an English course was Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” a novel that tells the story of how…
Letters to the Editor
Steve LePore | Comfortable with Cruelty?
Several years ago, I began attending a small Catholic church in East Los Angeles. It is open 24 hours a day — a place of refuge for anyone who needs…
Dan Walters | Newsom Adds Struggle to Privileged Past
There’s a well-worn playbook for politicians who yearn to occupy the White House. One of its most common tools is to write a book, or have a book written, to…
The Savvy Senior | What Medicare Won’t Pay for in 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — New Beneficiary Dear Beneficiary, It a great question. While original Medicare (Part A and B)…
Annelie DeFazio, owner of Serenity Hot Yoga, plays bowls while her student performs a yoga demonstration at the city's new meditation garden on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
New city meditation garden promises shade, seclusion and a little peace
The city unveiled what might be a first for Santa Clarita during an unseasonably beautiful afternoon at Duane R. Harte Park Tuesday – a meditation garden. City leaders gathered for the garden’s ribbon cutting…
Saugus midfielder Ivan Grgas (22) keeps possession of the ball against West Ranch's McColm Cephas (3) during the second half of Thursday's game at West Ranch High School on Dec. 11, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Foothill League boys’ and girls’ soccer roundup
Wednesday is the final day of the boys’ and girls’ soccer regular season and after Monday’s results, it's set to feature matches that not only hold playoff implications but also who wins the Foothill League championships. …
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Newhall man picked up again on murder charge
The Newhall man picked up on suspicion of murder last week was arrested again Monday morning, according to arrest records with L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Detectives with the Homicide Bureau on Tuesday indicated that…
Judge combines fatal-crash, assault charges, sets trial date
A Santa Clarita Valley man charged with a Feb. 7, 2023, fatal hit-and-run crash on Soledad Canyon Road — and then beating up a witness against him less than two…
Golden Valley players and coaches celebrate as the team wins its first outright Foothill League championship in 17 years during Monday night’s Foothill League contest at Saugus High School on Feb. 2, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Golden Valley boys’ basketball wins first outright Foothill League title in 17 years
Last season, the Golden Valley boys’ basketball team saw its dreams of playing in the playoffs denied when it was decided that a coin-flip left the Grizzlies out due to a tiebreaker in the Foothill…
Saugus senior guard Samantha Cortez (3) dribbling the ball during Monday night’s Foothill League contest at Saugus High School on Feb. 2, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Saugus girls’ basketball celebrates seniors on emotional night
Before the season began, Saugus head coach Anthony Falasca mentioned in a phone call with The Signal that he believes this year’s graduating class of seniors may have played 100-plus varsity games together as a group since they…
What To Look For When Choosing An Inpatient Treatment Center
Choosing an inpatient treatment center is a major decision that can affect safety, outcomes, and long-term recovery. With many programs available, it can be hard to tell which options are…
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Whitesides’ bill aims to strengthen transparency in Veterans’ Home Loan Program
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced a bill to improve transparency and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, and he then testified in support of the bill during…
A military flight carrying illegal immigrant members of the Tren de Aragua gang to Guantanamo Bay prepares to depart, in El Paso, Texas, on Feb. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy of Department of Homeland Security
DHS: Around 7,000 gang members arrested in 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested around 7,000 gang members during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a Jan. 20 statement from the…
A missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP
AZ sheriff urges possible captors of ‘Today’ host’s mother: ‘Let her go’
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An Arizona sheriff called on anyone who may have abducted “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother to release her. “Just call us. Let her go. Just call…
The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
House votes to end partial shutdown, sending bill to Trump’s desk
By Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester and Jackson Richman Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a funding package for several federal agencies, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk to end a partial government shutdown. The…
An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, flies between Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) transiting the San Bernardino Strait in formation with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Dec. 25, 2025. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler/U.S. Navy.
US forces shoot down Iranian drone over Arabian Sea
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command has announced. The…
Crescent Lenders Funds $1.625 Million Multi-Family Acquisition in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Crescent Lenders, a hard money lender in Los Angeles, has successfully funded a $1,625,000 first trust deed bridge loan for the acquisition of a 16-unit multi-family apartment building located in…
George Whitesides | Bringing Federal Dollars Home in Interest of Safety
One of the most important parts of my job as a member of Congress is making sure our community gets its fair share of federal resources, and reflecting our district’s…
Letters to the Editor
Kelly William Enos | Unanswered Questions
In reference to your article on Jan. 26 regarding the abrupt closing of the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, there is cause for concern about the organizational practices of the…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Deification of Trump?
Emmanuel Francois (letters, Nov. 7) has inspired me consider the possible canonization (or even deification) of President Donald Trump. No, seriously ... I don’t know how many people have considered…