Jim de Bree
Jim de Bree | Observations from Tax Season and Onset of AI
April 15 marks the completion of my 53rd spring tax season as a professional. Things have changed considerably since I began my career. Back in the early 1970s, most…
Letters to the Editor
Roger Ickes | Get Off Our Backsides
After reading the letter from Kevin T. Kelly(April 4), ceding implied approval of the proposed courthouse to the State Judicial Council, I re-read the story in the March 28 Signal…
Marsha McLean | Cowboy Festival and Walk of Western Stars
Tonight, the wait is almost over as Santa Clarita prepares to kick off one of our community’s most cherished traditions — the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival weekend. The festivities begin this evening…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | Back in the Bottle
Nowadays I often wonder just how in the world people pre-social media ever found a way to communicate with each other in either good or bad ways. Watch the news…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Gene Dorio | Patterson Protected the Vulnerable
It was with great sadness that I learned of the loss of Rick Patterson. He was a stalwart for the rights of many in this community, especially the older adult…
Dan Walters | Who Benefits from Swalwell’s Exit
Sunday afternoon, during the television broadcast of a San Francisco Giants-Baltimore Orioles baseball game, an ad popped up, accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell of ducking tough votes in Congress. The ad…
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
Saugus Cafe suit back in federal court next month
Attorneys for the owners of the Original Saugus Cafe filed an amended complaint Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking compensation for a business they say was taken out from under their…
Saugus junior Olivia Frias (8) at the plate hitting line drive to the outfield during a game against the Castaic Coyotes at Saugus High School on Apr. 14, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.
Kurowski’s two-run homer powers Saugus offense in win over Castaic
After the Castaic Coyotes took a two-run lead following the top of the first inning, Saugus softball coach Kyle Mark said he wasn’t worried about his Centurions falling behind early. The Centurions responded with a two-run…
The performers take a group photo at the 16th annual "Women in History" at Saugus High School in Saugus, Calif., Monday, April 13, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Saugus High students take a trip to space at ‘Women in History’ event
The 16th annual “Women in History” presentation brought Saugus High School students on a trip to space as this year’s theme was female astronauts on Monday afternoon in the Saugus High gymnasium. The six women who were…
Some members of the Castaic High School Concert Choir sings to the audience at the 40th anniversary Choral Festival at Grace Baptist Church, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Photos: Santa Clarita Choral Association’s 40th anniversary ‘Choral Festival’
The Santa Clarita Choral Association hosted its 40th anniversary "Choral Festival" at Grace Baptist Church in Valencia, Calif., on Tuesday evening.Photos and videos by Kamryn Martell/The Signal https://youtu.be/FeGOvkrOaIshttps://youtu.be/qYxFFE9Lvlwhttps://youtu.be/TuLTBKZ5HUk
Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
County, EPA raise concerns about ‘imminent threat’ from Chiquita
The Environmental Protection Agency ordered Chiquita Canyon Landfill to address “an imminent threat to surrounding communities” in a recent order, based on problems at the landfill seen during a recent tour of the facility. …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Bessent sees US growth above 3% despite Iran War
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy could grow more than 3% this year despite disruptions from the Iran war, while President Donald Trump said energy prices would soon…
Israel, US discuss possible week-long ceasefire with Hezbollah
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Israel and the United States are discussing the possibility of a short ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli officials said, even as fighting continued on Wednesday and Israeli leaders…
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
Trump: No Iran deal unless Tehran drops nuclear ambitions
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States will not agree to any deal with Iran unless Tehran abandons its nuclear ambitions, laying down a…
Maurielle Chapman (10) decorates a superhero cape with words such as “Fearless” and “Peace” that aims to represent the fight against cancer during the “Relay for Life” Tune-Up on Saturday morning in Old Town Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Relay Rally planned Saturday for Relay for Life
News release The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is inviting the community to “Relay Rally” on Saturday as part of the buildup to the upcoming Relay for Life. …
Unitarian Universalists to host family-friendly ‘Earth Day Pop-Up’ in Newhall
News release The Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley invites the community to celebrate the planet at a special Earth Day Pop-Up event on Saturday. This free, family-oriented gathering offers hands-on activities designed to inspire…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating with Wallpaper – And How to Fix Them
There’s a moment most people have after putting up wallpaper—when they step back, look at the wall, and feel that something is… off. Not terrible. Not even wrong, exactly. Just not…
Pastor Stephen Meadors
Cowboy preacher coming to Friendly Valley
News release Pastor Stephen Meadors, a “cowboy preacher,” is scheduled to speak 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church. In times past Meadors herded cattle on the Bar H Ranch between Nocona, Texas, and the Red River, and worked his family…
Local student participating in Distinguished Young Women program
News release High school junior girls from across Los Angeles County will join together for the Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County program to be held on Saturday at The Wende Museum in Culver City, and…
Janitors, nurses, teachers and labor organizers rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento to launch UnRig California on March 11, 2026. The initiative is a multiyear campaign aimed at reforming the state’s economy and tax code. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire
By Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writer Progressive California Democrats, who have long fought and failed to raise taxes on the rich, are renewing their push this year in light of a specific threat: The seismic…