Signs Your Child Needs to Visit a Kids Dentist in Sunnyvale
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's 2024 guidelines, children should have their first dental visit by age one or within six months of their first tooth appearing —…
Is This a Pet Emergency? How to Know the Signs and Act
Every 30 seconds, a pet owner faces a critical decision that could mean the difference between life and death: Is this an emergency, or can it wait until morning? According…
A bear is seen hanging in a tree in the area of Lost Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road, Thursday, May 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
Bear spotted again in Stevenson Ranch
The bear that was hanging out in a tree on Thursday and running through the streets of Canyon Country on Friday was spotted again on Monday — this time, continuing his tour of the Santa Clarita Valley…
California’s Potential Regulated Online Casino Market Could Become the Largest in the United States
Ever since the US Supreme Court took the unprecedented decision of making sports betting legal for any states that cared to do so there has been a distinct step change in the US. Not only do 39…
Local Small Businesses and Changing Consumer Habits
During times when the economy sees constant shifts and consumer behavior rapidly changes, it is the local businesses that have the hardest time adapting to these new changes. Usually, a…
Designing a Unified Learning Platform: Illustration Libraries Versus Custom Commissions
Building an educational technology product from scratch drains your resources fast. Staring down a brutal six-month launch cycle forces tough calls daily. Every decision balances speed against quality. Feature bloat…
Best AI resume builder tools based on job description: which rewrite at volume
You polish every bullet, hit Submit, and hear nothing. Ninety-eight percent of Fortune 500 firms use applicant-tracking software that rejects files in milliseconds, and recruiters who open a résumé give…
Simple Self-Care Changes That Can Improve Confidence and Comfort
Photo by Look Studio on Unsplash Many people think confidence comes from major transformations, but in reality, small self-care habits often have a stronger long-term impact on how comfortable and confident people feel in…
The courts
Former SCV man pleads guilty to new sex crime
A former Santa Clarita Valley man is now facing at least 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking minors two months after his release from state…
Bicyclist suffers from cardiac arrest
A bicyclist was transported by helicopter after suffering a cardiac arrest on the 21400 block of west Copper Hill Drive in Saugus on Saturday morning, according to officials with the…
The day starts with a solemn remembrance of those who have served and it holds extra significance this year as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. ©ADOBESTOCK
Memorial Day: Remember and Honor
Memorial Day weekend in and around Santa Clarita will offer a mix of solemn remembrance and family-friendly tradition — from the long-running ceremony at Eternal Valley Memorial Park to a…
As temperatures rise into May, the city’s aquatics schedule opens up more public swim opportunities perfect for low-cost family outings. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Having Fun Around Town
As Spring slips into Summer, Santa Clarita families have more ways than ever to get out, play and stay active — from city-run camps and pools to low-cost library programs and splash…
VALENCIA GO lets FivePoint community residents to access and rent electric vehicles and e-bikes from a “mobility hub” in Verve Park. PHOTO CREDIT FIVEPOINT
Electric Vehicle and e-Bike Sharing is ‘A Go’ for Valencia by FivePoint Residents
The Valencia by FivePoint community, just west of Interstate 5, now has zero-emission cars and e-bikes available to rent. The program is a core component of VALENCIA GO, a transportation management organization formed to…
David Hegg | Ethics: God’s or Ours?
By David Hegg A friend forwarded me a news article from one of the curated news sources he subscribes to. The topic was a take-off from President Donald Trump’s remark, “The…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Not the Same
Both sides? We are most assuredly not the same. The evidence points to the fact that only one side thinks assassination is the answer to solve our political differences. Only…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Reports: Bicyclist seriously injured
A bicyclist was reportedly injured at Haskell Canyon Bike Park in Saugus on Saturday morning, according to a crime reporting app. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Santa Clarita Valley…
Jason Gibbs | Oversight and Waste Reduction Shouldn’t Be Seen as Partisan
California’s 27th Congressional District, encompassing the hardworking communities of the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and San Fernando valley (well, at least what Proposition 50 didn’t split up for partisan…
Letters to the Editor
Jonathan Hatami | It’s More Than Parenting
You just can’t address major safety issues by only saying: “parents need to parent.” As a dad to two young children I fully agree with that statement in general. However,…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Informed Opinion on Iran?
Jonathan Kraut, you write of President Donald Trump, Iran’s Islamic regime, and war with Iran, as if you know enough to speak with any sense of expertise or authority. My…
Dan Walters | Newsom’s Budget Faces Chilly Reception
Since the turn of the century, California’s state budget has been plagued by a boom-and-bust syndrome rooted in its lopsided revenue system and a lack of political discipline. The budget…