Rhodes, Whitson lead Hart baseball to thrilling win over Valencia
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After the Vikings took a 7-2 lead in the second inning, Valencia looked poised to win big and take the series win over the Hawks at Hart…
A big rig fell on its side leaking diesel on The Old Road near Sloan Canyon Road in Castaic, Monday, March 23, 2026. Signal Staff/The Signal
Big rig falls on side, leaks diesel in Castaic
A big rig fell on its side after it exited the freeway and took off a stop sign at the Mobil gas station on The Old Road near Sloan Canyon…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of DUI
A 49-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI charges after he was seen swerving into opposing lanes of traffic on San Francisquito Canyon Road on Saturday afternoon, according to…
Two pilots killed in LaGuardia Airport runway collision. Screenshot from airport video.
2 pilots killed in LaGuardia Airport runway collision
By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday, closing the airport,…
Attack on a Basiji security checkpoint on Pirouzi Street, Tehran, Iran, at 11:30 local time, on March 17, 2026. Israel Defense Forces, Iranian internet
Israel targets checkpoints that hold back Iranian uprising
By Shahrzad Ghanei Contributing Writer For decades, one of the most visible expressions of state power in Iran has not been found in government buildings or military bases, but in the…
Cars leave the Oak Tree Gun Club after reports of an attempted suicide, Tuesday, March, 17, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Man identified in Oak Tree Gun Club incident
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have released the name of the man who died of a self-inflicted gunshot at Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall last week. Joe Varoz, 23, of Norwalk, was…
First responders were dispatched after an 18-year-old woman attempts to jump off a bridge on west Valencia Boulevard and The Old Road near the Interstate 5 overpass on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Signal Staff photo.
Woman attempts to jump off bridge near I-5, Valencia Blvd.
An 18-year-old girl was medically transported after attempting to jump off the bridge at The Old Road and west Valencia Boulevard near the Interstate 5 overpass on Sunday evening, according to an official with the Santa Clarita…
Clyde’s Review: The Premium Leather Care Products That Make Your Leather Last
Byline: Will Jones Leather is a tactile, popular choice for various products. In many spaces, leather is seen as a high-quality item, and yet, it comes with its own unique…
One of the vehicles was towed after sustaining damage from a traffic collision on Old Orchard Road and Lyons Avenue on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
2-vehicle collision reported in Newhall
A two-vehicle traffic collision was reported on Orchard Village Road and Lyons Avenue on Sunday morning, according to an official with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The two vehicles…
Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire on the 20400 block of Gaspher Court. Photo courtesy of Dillon Foster.
Reported structure fire extinguished in minutes
A structure fire on the 20400 block of Gaspher Court was extinguished within minutes on Saturday night, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The incident was reported at 9:02 p.m.…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
1 transported after vehicle-vs.-pedestrian collision
A traffic collision involving at least one vehicle and a pedestrian resulted in one person being transported at the intersection of Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive on Sunday…
College of the Canyons track field competed at two meets over the weekend of March 13-15 and established three new school records. Pictured: Thurlee Bowers, Antonio Moore and Hazel Rhodes were part of a Canyons contingent that combined for 16 Top-25 finishes across 12 events. Photo courtesy of COC.
Cougars set 3 school records at 4-year meets
By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director FULLERTON — College of the Canyons track & field competed at two meets over the weekend of March 13-15, with those efforts highlighted by the…
The forecast is for more white sofas in furniture showrooms in 2026. The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year will influence fashion and furniture designers. Photo Pantone Color Institute.
Pantone Color of the Year Cloud Dancer
The Pantone Color Institute has gifted the world a new color controversy, the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer. Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute Laurie Pressman…
From ring-tailed lemurs at the Wildlife Learning Center (Courtesy Photo) to the snowy egret at the El Dorado Nature Center (Courtesy Photo) to Shambala Preserve (©AdobeStock) there are plenty of places to visit and learn about nature.
Experience Nature and Animal Sanctuaries
Imagine the soft nuzzle of a goat, the majestic roar echoing from a big cat enclosure, or the quiet rustle of wildlife along a shaded trail. For Santa Clarita families…
Whether you’re looking to play games, relax at a luxurious pool or enjoy The Sports Bar for live sporting events, Chumash has plenty to offer. Photo Courtesy Chumas Casino Resort
A Great Place to Relax, Meet Friends and Play
A scenic two-hour drive from Santa Clarita can feel like a small getaway without the commitment of an overnight stay. For many Southern California residents, a day trip to Chumash…
David Hegg | Labels Are for the Lazy
By David Hegg Labels certainly have a purpose. They can tell us what kind of soup is in the can, and how many grams of this and that will enter…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Voting for Secrecy
In my continuing effort to be more bipartisan, I want to highlight a vote the House of Representatives took last week to make the records of sexual assault and harassment…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | Smelly Proposition
Re: Dan Walters commentary, March 4, “New Taxes in California’s 2 Biggest Counties?” Personally I think it might be appropriate to rename one of the proposed items Mr. Walters mentions,…
College of the Canyons' chemistry department chair Gretchen Stanton, right, and fellow open house organizer Mikesha Coby at COC's STEM workshop for young Black scholars on March 21, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
STEM open house gives young Black scholars space to discover their power
College of the Canyons’ second annual STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) open house for young Black scholars started with a lab and the Brownies of Zawadi Troop No. 3246. Gretchen Stanton, COC’s chemistry department chair, said that about three years ago,…
Michael Habib, who teaches anatomy and physiology at College of the Canyons, recently served as a scientific advisor, technical closer and lead sound development advisor on the hit Netflix miniseries “The Dinosaurs.” Courtesy photo.
COC professor helps bring ‘The Dinosaurs’ to life in Netflix docuseries
News release When Michael Habib isn’t teaching anatomy and physiology at College of the Canyons, he is using his skills and expertise to help audiences around the world see dinosaurs in a new light. …