Dan Walters | Tax Policy Case Study on Lasagna
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration oversees the collection of sales taxes by more than a half-million retail sellers, ranging from giants such as Amazon and Walmart to…
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Man identified in 14 freeway incident
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was found unresponsive in a vehicle facing sideways in the HOV lane on the southbound State Route 14 north of Via…
Bill Schonhorst poses with his chuckwagon at the 30th annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival
Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend. A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today. “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the…
The Next Frontier of Being Found: How Businesses Are Getting Recommended by AI Before Anyone Asks
The way people find things is changing again. Not long ago, the shift from printed directories to search engines transformed how businesses needed to be visible. A website, keywords, and…
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste recognizes each of the students during the Sister Cities Matsudo Delegation Welcome and Youth Exchange at Santa Clarita City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City committee to take another look at budget
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Budget Committee is meeting Tuesday to discuss an update on the city’s spending plan for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. The Santa…
The courts
Canyon Country man pleads guilty to federal charges in crime tourism case
News release LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man pleaded guilty Monday to federal criminal charges, including facilitating a crime tourism group of South Americans and other individuals who committed burglaries and…
Valencia sophomore right-hander Steve Genovese (22) pitching during a Foothill League game against the Wildcats at West Ranch High School on Apr. 17, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Genovese tosses complete game in Valencia’s win over West Ranch
Steve Genovese is only a sophomore at Valencia High School, but Vikings head coach Tim Pennell believes he is “something truly special” after the right-hander tossed a complete-game shutout in a 6-0 win…
Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)
US has turned around 27 ships at Strait of Hormuz since blockade
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The United States has rejected 27 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz since beginning its blockade in the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central…
Jared Estrada was arrested Monday in connection with allegations made last month, according to an LASD source.
LASD arrests suspect in alleged assault at Whole Foods
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials have arrested a man they believed to be responsible for a sexual assault reported inside the Whole Foods Market in Valencia last month. Using security footage and testimony…
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, flies over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 6, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty Images
Iran signals it may skip next US-led peace talks as Israel warns of renewed fighting
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran signaled fresh uncertainty around U.S.-backed peace efforts on Monday, saying it has yet to decide whether it will attend a new round of talks in Pakistan,…
Study: Feeling lonely linked to degenerative heart valve disease
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer People who face loneliness are at a higher risk of degenerative valvular heart disease, an illness in which the heart’s valves, which direct blood flow within the organ,…
Poll: Nearly half of Americans oppose vaccine mandates
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Nearly half of Americans do not support requiring vaccines, according to a new poll. Some 46% of respondents to the poll — conducted in March by a company called Public…
Top 10 Best Dispensaries in Sacramento, CA
The best dispensaries in Sacramento combine three things: strong product selection, a smooth shopping experience, and a reason to come back. This list focuses on the stores that stand out…
The New Era of Men’s Wedding Bands: Craft, Story, and Materials That Actually Mean Something
For decades, men’s wedding bands followed a predictable formula—plain gold, maybe platinum, occasionally brushed or polished for variation. Functional, yes. Memorable? Not really. That’s changing. Today, men are no longer…
Best Cost Segregation Companies For Strategic Owners in 2026
Why Cost Segregation Outcomes Depend on Ownership Strategy Back in August of last year, I was involved in a discussion with an ownership group acquiring a mixed-use property, when a…
Post-Crash Protocol: Hiring a California Car Accident Lawyer
Nobody wakes up expecting to get rear-ended on the 14 freeway. But for a lot of people in the Santa Clarita Valley, that’s exactly how it happens — one bad…
An Overview of the Legacy Systems’ Hidden Costs in Modern Incident Response Planning
The Unseen Burden of Legacy Systems In today’s fast-paced digital environment, organizations are increasingly dependent on sophisticated IT infrastructures to safeguard their operations. However, many companies still rely heavily on…
What are the Hidden Costs for Incident Response Planning in Distributed IT Teams?
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations increasingly rely on distributed IT teams to manage their infrastructure, applications, and security. This decentralized approach offers scalability and flexibility, enabling businesses…
What is AI’s Role in Proactive Cyber Defense for Lean IT Teams?
The Growing Challenge of Cybersecurity in Lean IT Environments In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving faster and becoming more sophisticated than ever before. Organizations, particularly those operating with…
Liberty HealthShare Tops MinistryWatch Rankings for Financial Stewardship
Of the eight healthcare sharing ministries reviewed in MinistryWatch's published comparison database, Liberty HealthShare earned the highest overall rating. The Canton, Ohio-based nonprofit received a 5-star efficiency rating, the only ministry among those…