Rick Barker | Not So Simple
In re: Philip Wasserman, "Sending the Wrong Message," letters, April 18. Mr. Wasserman, I would respectfully suggest that it is you, not me, who is sending the wrong message to…
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Arthur Saginian | Is This What ‘Cold Comfort’ Means?
I read this morning's column (March 25) by Gary Horton: "When Unthinkable Becomes Sayable." He says he "didn't flinch" when he found himself in a discussion that included the necessity…
Dan Walters | California Schools Don’t Live Up to Funding
Over the past several decades there’s been a recurring debate in political, academic and media circles over the relatively poor levels of academic achievement among California’s public school students. In…
USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City looks to take over helm of Fourth of July Parade
The city of Santa Clarita is looking to formally get inolved in the annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, after organizers declared the burgeoning suburb’s longstanding summer tradition…
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The Signal’s California Primary Preview: 27th CD and 40th AD
The 27th Congressional District The 27th Congressional District race is an important election for the Santa Clarita Valley and, lately, it’s been a pretty hotly contested seat, which has garnered attention from both national parties. In a…
Jared Estrada was arrested Monday in connection with allegations made last month, according to an LASD source.
Judge orders sexual-compulsion classes for bail
Man charged in connection to incident at Whole Foods avoids house arrest, monitoring The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office sought house arrest and electronic monitoring for the suspect in a sexual assault…
Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns
News release The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic. This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1…
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Pickup truck drives off bridge, one man transported
A man in a white Chevy pickup truck was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after he was involved in a traffic collision and plunged off a bridge on the northbound side of…
West Ranch second baseman Kara Carnes (88) throws the ball during the third inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Softball playoff preview: 5 SCV teams to play CIF first round
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released its softball playoff pairings over the weekend, and five local programs from across the Santa Clarita Valley are set to begin their playoff journey in…
From left: Lisae Jordan, executive director and counsel, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Kayleigh Kozak; Chairman Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C.; Rachel Wright, national policy director, Right on Crime; state Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton. Courtesy photo.
Valladares testifies before Congress in support of protections for crime survivors
California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, testified last week before the House Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance in support of the federal version of Kayleigh's Law, legislation that would allow judges to…
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Report of fight leads to hourslong standoff
By Austin Dave KNN/For The Signal A standoff between Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and a pair of teens reportedly involved in a fight eventually came to an end, after more than five hours, early Saturday morning in Valencia. The incident began…
Google: Criminal hackers used AI to find, weaponize software flaw
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Google said it has disrupted a criminal hacking group that appeared to use artificial intelligence to find and weaponize a previously unknown security hole, marking a…
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday said that a weeks-long ceasefire with Iran is in jeopardy and suggested that more U.S. strikes could be coming as he…
What to Look for When Choosing an Outdoor Weather Station for Your Home or Business
A good outdoor weather station changes the way people read their own property. The forecast on a phone can tell you what may happen across a city or county. A…
Shell in Canyon Country, Calif. experience high gas prices, Sunday, March 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Trump says he supports suspending gas tax
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the gasoline tax. With gas prices surging 50% since the start of the war in Iran, Trump told CBS News on…
Acting CDC director: Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The acting head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday that a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship “is not…
Golden Valley's Julian Salazar (5) catches the ball at second base during Tuesday's game against Sun Valley at Golden Valley High School on Feb. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Baseball playoff preview: 7 SCV teams to play in CIF first round
For three straight years, a local high school baseball program has brought a California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section title home to the Santa Clarita Valley. And after the Southern Section released its playoff pairings on Friday…
Why the late stages of a tournament Is the Time to Start Betting
Every Champions League season reaches a point where everything tightens up. The early rounds feel open. There are far too many teams, too many games, and with the new change…
Saugus singles player Joaquin Veizaja returns the ball during the second-round of the CIF-SS boys’ tennis playoffs against Coachella Valley at Saugus High School on May 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Boys’ tennis second round roundup: 3 teams advance to QF
After the second round of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section boys’ tennis playoffs, three teams advanced to the quarterfinals as Golden Valley, Saugus and Valencia won in their respective matchups on Friday. …
Post Recovery Administrative Steps After a Car Accident in Charlotte North Carolina
Handling post recovery administrative steps after an accident often begins quietly, through texts, emails, and paperwork that seem routine but can carry long term impact. In Charlotte, North Carolina, many…