The courts
Hit-and-run, assault trial to start next week
Jury selection was underway Thursday for the trial of a man accused of killing another in a 2023 hit-and-run crash on Soledad Canyon Road and then leading an attack on…
The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that seven outstanding high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Images courtesy of the Hart district.
Hart district celebrates 7 National Merit Scholarship finalists
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that seven outstanding high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement…
West Ranch pitcher Juliette Merrilees (10) throws a pitch during Thursday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on March 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch softball wins big over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League It took until the third inning for the Wildcats’ softball offense to get rolling. But once West Ranch found its footing, the Wildcats ran away with the score and…
Santa Clarita Valley business news
Mechanix Wear acquires protective apparel manufacturer OTEX
News release Mechanix Wear, a Valencia-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment. Mechanix Wear is backed by…
U.S. Marines and sailors from the California-based Regimental Combat Team 7 meet action-movie star Chuck Norris, at Al Asad air base in Al Anbar Province, West of Baghdad, on Oct. 31, 2006. IM GOODWIN/USMC/AFP via Getty Images
Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, martial arts legend and action hero, dies at 86
By Elma Aksalic Contributing Writer Chuck Norris, martial arts expert turned legendary Hollywood action star, has died at the age of 86. Norris died on Thursday in Hawaii surrounded by loved ones, with news of…
The Final Frontier: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Deep Space Exploration
For thousands of years, humanity has looked up at the night sky with a profound sense of wonder. We have mapped the constellations, charted the movements of the planets, and…
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, fly a mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 3, 2025. Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske/U.S. Air Force
Battle to reopen Strait of Hormuz begins with US air strikes, allies deploying Apaches
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has begun, with Pentagon officials announcing the launch of an offensive with the support of allies to reopen…
Valencia Head Coach Bill Bedgood coaches his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a CIF Division 4AA playoff game at Valencia High School on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Valencia won 65-41 and advance to the CIF title game. Chris Torres/The Signal
Bedgood appointed as head coach of Valencia boys’ basketball
Bill Bedgood, who retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, has been named as the next head coach of the Valencia boys’ basketball program, according to Valencia…
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control rescued 400 dogs and 300 cats from a property in Lake Hughes Friday morning, according to a news release from the department. Screenshot from video courtesy of ABC7
L.A. County Animal Control rescues 700 dogs and cats from Lake Hughes property
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control rescued 400 dogs and 300 cats from a property in Lake Hughes Friday morning, according to a news release from the department. “This is the largest number of dogs…
The aftermath of a crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road near the Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center on March 20, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
1 extricated, 2 women transported after head-on crash
A two-vehicle head-on collision near the Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center resulted in injuries to both drivers Friday morning, with one driver extricated from her vehicle. The crash was called in to the L.A. County Fire Department at 9:36 a.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road, per…
John Boston | The Good Ol’ Pornographic USA Movie
I blew myself out of the water last Sunday. It was late afternoon that I learned the Oscars were on that night. I hardly go to movies anymore. I’ll watch…
Letters to the Editor
Anthony N. Cervello | The Rush-Hour Soul
He is the picture of success and kindness, adored by everyone he meets. He works tirelessly to provide a comfortable suburban life for his beautiful wife and children. His children…
Dan Walters | 2 Years on, What $20 Fast Food Wage Means
Two years ago, a hotly contested law imposing a $20-per-hour minimum wage on franchised fast food outlets took effect. Assembly Bill 1228 emerged from months of intense political conflict, pitting…
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Popular senior game prompts warning
Scenes of teens running through Santa Clarita parking lots, wearing floaties and squirting water pistols — sounds harmless enough, but school and law enforcement officials are raising concerns about the appearance of hyperrealistic plastic replica…
Responders ‘passing the boot’ to help Burbank TSA employees affected by shutdown
News release Hollywood Burbank Airport police officers and firefighters will be raising money Friday for their Transportation Security Administration partners impacted by the government shutdown — and they'll use firefighter boots to collect donations from passengers. All the money will be converted into…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies’ investigation into local narcotics sales led to a bust that resulted in the seizure of more than 38 pounds of drugs in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday morning. Screenshot from SCV Sheriff's Station social media post.
Deputies: Over 38 pounds of narcotics seized
By Signal Staff Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies’ investigation into local narcotics sales led to a bust that resulted in the seizure of more than 38 pounds of drugs in the…
Gary Kodel speaks to the Santa Clarita City Council at Tuesday's meeting, while his son' Jeff holds up a city seal Gary's wife created. Perry Smith/The Signal
City gets pushback on oak-tree rule changes
Rule changes that reduce the barriers for removing oak trees, a prominent feature on the city of Santa Clarita seal, drew a host of complaints at a recent City Council…
Saugus’ Behavior Sub-Committee issues update on behavior definitions
The Saugus Union School District’s Behavior Definition Sub-Committee has concluded its mission to define what student behaviors need intervention and who, between administrators and classroom staff, should manage it. Student Support Services Director Tonya Nowakowski presented at the district’s regular board meeting Wednesday on the…
LA County looks to crack down on copper theft ahead of World Cup, Olympics
News release The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn to combat the growing crisis of copper wire, catalytic converter,…
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Lackey and Hoover introduce bill to stop continued release of child sex offenders
News release Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, and Assemblyman Hoover, R-Folsom, have introduced legislation to stop the early release of serial child molesters under California’s Elderly Parole Program. The move comes in response to the parole board’s granting of early release to serial…