David Hegg | The Freedom of Self-Restraint
By David Hegg Somewhere along the line, freedom went through a tragic redefinition. What once was understood and provided the basic foundation of our democracy has now become a primary…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | LA’s Mayor Fiasco
Thanks, Mihran Kalaydjian, for your lengthy, scholarly warning about the L.A. mayoral race and how it might affect us in God’s country (letters, Feb. 20). You left out one important…
John Windsor, a certified California nursery professional at Green Thumb, says that March is all about groundwork — pulling weeds, removing debris and prepping the soil before you plant. PHOTO BY Habeba Mostafa / THE SIGNAL
March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season
As winter rains taper off and days stretch a little longer, March quietly flips the switch on gardening season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Local experts say this is the month to…
“Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for anyone with assets, loved ones or responsibilities. It’s about control, clarity and caring for those you love,” said Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln. PHOTO ©SHUTTERSTOCK
Estate Planning Ensures Your Wishes are Carried Out
For many people, the concept of “estate planning” seems distant, something reserved for the wealthy or the elderly. But according to Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln, that misconception…
A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Signal staff photo.
Big rig engulfed in flames, no driver injuries reported
A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Fire Department spokesperson Pauline McGee had no information about the…
Suzette Martinez Valladares | How California Nearly Set a Serial Child Rapist Free
“Are you still attracted to female children?” “Yes, I am.” That exchange comes directly from the official transcript of a California parole hearing for convicted child predator David Allen Funston.…
Letters to the Editor
Mihran Kalaydjian | Safety Is Not a Talking Point
A community cannot thrive if it does not feel safe. This is not partisan. It is not ideological. It is foundational. Safety is what allows parents to walk their children…
Joe Guzzardi | A Trump Question Pollsters Never Ask
On conservative media outlets like Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, Karl Rove is omnipresent. George W. Bush’s former senior advisor and deputy chief of staff can hardly be…
Paul Butler | Positively impacting workplaces
I was standing in my favorite bagel store recently, waiting for my order, when I struck up a conversation with a stranger also waiting for hers. She started bemoaning how much…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | How to diagnose a chimney leak
Question: Robert, I just discovered water on my fireplace hearth. We are in older Valencia with a concrete pre-fab chimney, still in good condition. I looked and the water is coming down the chimney from the…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Rats, Lynchings & California’s First Gold Discovery — Or, Was It …?
Hope you all are having a fine Saturday morning. We have a great little adventure ahead of us, including the great discovery of gold in this here valley, and a band of Protestant lynchers…
A sample taken from one of the apartment buildings in Canyon Country where mold was reported, according to the resident. Courtesy photo
County inspects dozens of buildings after mold complaints
A series of inspections followed months of complaints about mold and other concerns in Park Sierra, The Colony, The Terrace and Sand Canyon Villas in the Santa Clarita Valley, L.A. County Public Health officials…
Canyon setter Sebastian Rascon (9) sets the ball during the second set of Tuesday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia boys’ volleyball wins at home over Canyon
Vikings win in four sets over Canyon; Plus, scores from around the Foothill League The Valencia Vikings are unbeaten after the first two Foothill League games of the season with…
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Federal court to hear arguments over Saugus Cafe
The family that owns the property at 25861 Railroad Ave., home to The Original Saugus Cafe for decades, is now seeking to move a lawsuit filed by the family that operated the restaurant there into…
Canyon point guard Isaac Yuhico (23) dribbles the ball during the first quarter of the second round of the CIF State Division 5 playoff game against Victor Valley at Canyon High School on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Yuhico leads Canyon boys’ basketball to win over Victor Valley, advances to regional semifinals
Anytime the Canyon Cowboys can get another game together this late into the season is a win for everyone in the program, according to head coach Ali Monfared. Following a 67-56 win over the…
Saugus power forward Brianna Burroughs (21) shoots the ball during the first quarter of the first round of the CIF State playoff game against Lincoln at Saugus High School on March 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo
Saugus girls’ basketball wins second-ever state playoff game, advances to regional semifinals
This season, the goal for the Saugus Centurions was to make memories. In addition to that, they’re making history. With a 60-59 win in the Division 2 California Interscholastic Federation SoCal regional state playoffs over…
Trinity's Aiden Visconti (3) slides to home plate during Thursday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Trinity’s offense explodes for 15 runs in road win over Canyon
With a 15-2 road win over the Canyon Cowboys on Thursday, the Trinity Knights recorded their fourth win of the season on the back of their offense that tallied 15 runs and 13…
A drone view of Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County with an algal bloom. Castaic Lake is part of the West Branch of the State Water Project. The reservoir formed by Castaic Dam on Castaic Creek, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken October 14, 2023 Ryan McKinney / California Department of Water Resources
SCV water supply off to a good start this year, but snowpack problems loom
Santa Clarita’s local rainfall is in a better place than this time last year, and with more Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency wells back in production, the agency will likely have more locally sourced water available…
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Whitesides’ wildfire prevention bill passes House
News release Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas has unanimously passed the U.S. House, the congressman’s office announced in a news release. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act will…
Hart District students Nysa Gupta and Jordan Williams sing a cover at the annual Hart District’s Got Talent hosted by the WiSH Education Foundation at Saugus High on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Hart District’s Got Talent sees largest participation to date
Whether it was a vocal performance or a dance number, or playing the guitar or saxophone, this year’s Hart District’s Got Talent, hosted by the WiSH Education Foundation, saw the highest number of performers since the event’s inception. …