Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | What’s Wrong?
I really get a kick out of people who seem to think it is wrong or done with evil intent when our local elected representatives in Congress and the state…
The Savvy Senior | Senior Travel Discounts: How to Save on Your Next Trip
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are retiring later this year and hope to travel more while we’re still healthy and active. Our budget will be tighter, so every dollar counts. Are…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Sgt. Guillermo Martinez takes a test ride on one of the new e-bikes as part of a pilot program for the station’s off-road team at the SCV Sheriffs Station on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal
Deputies offer warning before operation
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station offered a warning Tuesday ahead of a planned operation Thursday for motorcycle safety. SCV Sheriff’s Station Sgt. Mark Perkins, who leads the Traffic Unit,…
Devin Davis has been named as the new head coach of Castaic baseball. Photo courtesy of Darrell Davis.
Castaic High announces Devin Davis as new baseball coach
Following the departure of longtime coach Darrell Davis, Castaic High School has announced that his son, Devin Davis, has been named as the new head baseball coach, according to a statement sent to The…
Photo courtesy of Santa Clarita Christian Athletics.
Santa Clarita Christian hosts spring signing day
Santa Clarita Christian School hosted its spring signing day on May 13 and honored five student-athletes for their commitment to continuing their academic and athletic careers into the collegiate level. One of the signees who was honored, Caleb Shaffer, officially signed his national letter…
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McLean, city pursuing greater representation in SCAG
News release The city of Santa Clarita has achieved an important milestone in strengthening its path toward greater regional representation within the Southern California Association of Governments, the nation’s largest metropolitan planning…
Nicole Callahan, left, and daughter, Okema Maxson display their crafts at their booth during the Juneteenth Celebration presented by NAACP Santa Clarita at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 061524. Dan Watson/The Signal
NAACP to host Juneteenth celebration
News release The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch is inviting the community to gather, reflect and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park. The free event is scheduled 10 a.m.…
Attendees watch "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" at the sixth annual "Newhallywood" Silent Film Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Silent film festival leaves community speechless
The sixth annual “Newhallywood” silent film festival brought the excitement and joy of going to the theaters – even without the sound on Sunday afternoon at the Newhall Family Theatre. E.J. Stephens, co-founder of…
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste recently administered the state bar oath to Joanne Gervais Ainsworth. Courtesy photo.
Ainsworth joins SCV Business and Real Estate Law Firm
News release Carl Kanowsky of the SCV Business and Real Estate Law Firm announced that Joanne Gervais Ainsworth has joined the firm as “of counsel.” She hails from Boston area and moved to Santa Clarita in 2011.…
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene where a person was killed in a shooting Monday night near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Lyons Avenue. Staff photo
Trial set for murder outside liquor store
An L.A. County Superior Court judge Thursday set an August trial schedule for the two men held to answer for the June 2024 shooting death of a Newhall man outside…
The symphony orchestra plays music at the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra's spring finale concert to celebrate its 40th year at The Wild Beast at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Photos: Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra concert at The Wild Beast
Santa Clarita Valley Cricket Academy hosted its Youth Cricket Tournament at Central Park on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Cricket tournament
The Santa Clarita Cricket Academy held the finals for the organization's first-ever Youth Cricket Tournament at Central Park on Saturday. The organization, which was founded two years ago, boasts 80…
The Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 12AA division competed against the Colorado 14ers at The Cube on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Lady Flyers glide during Memorial Day weekend tournament
The Santa Clarita Lady Flyers hosted a Memorial Day weekend tournament at The Cube. Among those who competed included the out-of-state teams that supported the Flyers following the tragic crash…
Students at Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School in Newhall learned more about social-emotional skills, self-awareness and resilience from Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre performers. Photo courtesy of Kaiser Permanente.
‘Empathy Quest’ brings social‑emotional learning to life for Newhall students
News release Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre recently brought its “Empathy Quest” performance to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School in Newhall, creating an interactive and meaningful learning experience for students,…
A rendering shows the interior of the new White House ballroom facing south. Image courtesy of The White House.
DOJ asks court to lift block on White House ballroom
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Department of Justice asked a court on Sunday to lift the block on the White House ballroom project, citing a recent shooting it said was the second attempted assassination…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a news briefing at the White House on May 5, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Rubio: Hormuz will be open ‘one way or the other’
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open “one way or the other,” after U.S. forces carried out what…
Trump gives Iran 3 options on uranium stockpile
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday laid out three possible paths for dealing with Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, after insisting that Tehran will not be allowed to retain a pathway…
U.S. forces intercepted 3 Go-Fast vessels in the Eastern Pacific. Courtesy of the JIATF South
US forces intercept 3 drug vessels in Eastern Pacific
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer U.S. authorities stopped three Go-Fast vessels in the Eastern Pacific in a single day, seizing thousands of pounds of narcotics. The operation was conducted by Joint Interagency Task…
Trump OKs emergency funds for OC chemical incident
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump’s administration has approved federal emergency funding for California after it was requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a potential chemical…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of two felonies
A 35-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of two felonies after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station patrolling deputies conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle on Lost Canyon…