John Boston | Part II: SCV’s Playing Fields of Slo-Pitch
Slo-pitch — or, originally, slow-pitch — softball can be traced back to Chicago in 1887 as a recreational break during Thanksgiving. Baseball had been around for decades. George Hancock came…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Exercising Their Rights
I’m writing this letter in regards to Arthur Saginian’s displeasure with my letters not meeting with his narrow-minded standards. I have written many letters about many different subjects and have…
Dan Walters | Will the Billionaire Tax Hit the Ballot?
Early 20th century political reformers such as Hiram Johnson saw the initiative process — placing measures on the ballot for voters to decide — as an antidote to a Legislature…
Erika Iverson, right, associate planner with the city of Santa Clarita goes over the plans for the 93-acre, Shadowbox Studios project site located near the corner of Railroad Avenue and 13th Street in Newhall in February. 022123. Dan Watson/The Signal
Shadowbox plan receives 1-year extension
The city of Santa Clarita granted a developer another year for the entitlements on a 93-acre property in Placerita Canyon, nearly three years after the Santa Clarita City Council approved the plans for a potential billion-dollar soundstage…
Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City, county to host Fire Safety Day
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets…
The town council had reviewed the project because a little over half the homes are proposed to be in Castaic’s Community Standards District, the southern border of the Valencia Commerce Center, which is also part of the standards district despite the Valencia moniker.
Castaic council questions Entrada North plans
The Castaic Area Town Council heard a presentation Wednesday on a FivePoint housing development called Entrada North, a plan for 1,150 homes west of The Old Road and south of State Route…
Screenshot courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.
Deputies: 2 arrested in connection to road rage video
Two people were arrested following a June 11 road rage incident in which a man exited his Tesla Cybertruck and struck the window of a BMW involved in the confrontation. The incident…
She would frequently go on nature walks in the nearby Costa Rican jungle, where she could meditate while surrounded by nature and wildlife, he added, which was where they believe she was when tragedy struck. Courtesy
Body found in Costa Rica amid search for missing SCV woman
By Kamryn Martell and Katherine Quezada Signal Staff Writers A woman’s body has been recovered in a Costa Rica river after an extensive search for a woman who went missing in the area and is originally…
"The Big Combo" (1955). Screenshot.
Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Big Combo’
By Signal Staff Buzz Classic Movies returns to film noir this weekend with a Saturday night streaming of “The Big Combo,” starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy and Jean Wallace. The 1955 gangster tale has earned a 93% critics score…
Local business representatives and community members gathered for the Oakmont of Santa Clarita Walk to End Alzheimer's Mixer on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mixer
To prepare for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place on Oct. 3 at Bridgeport Park, local leaders and supporters attended the Oakmont of Santa Clarita Walk to End…
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy via Getty Images.
Vance: US has lifted blockade in Hormuz Strait
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said that the U.S. military has begun lifting its naval blockade of Iran, allowing more than a dozen ships to reach Iranian ports…
College briefs
College Briefs for June 18
Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor's honor roll Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi's fall 2025 honor roll. Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in…
Tycen Proper allegedly acquired an AR-style rifle and a bullpup rifle painted with the American flag, officials said. Photo courtesy of the Department of Justice.
What to know about plot to attack White House UFC event
By Joseph Lord, Tom Gantert Contributing Writers Five men have been charged in an alleged plot to carry out a mass-casualty attack at a UFC event on White House grounds. Conspirators…
How Gen Z Is Rethinking Wealth and Economy
Gen Z grew up during financial crises, rapid technological change, and constant exposure to global events. As a result, many young adults are questioning assumptions about money, success, and economic security that…
Jim de Bree
Jim de Bree | A Month That Changed My Life
The month of May started out like most months. I was looking forward to getting caught up on several things that I was too busy to deal with during tax…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Gene Dorio | High-Speed Rail Going Obsolete?
There are many short- and long-term impacts on the California budget that affect taxpayers and social programs, but one with the greatest effect might be the California High-Speed Rail Project.…
Letters to the Editor
Julius Zukas | A Suggestion for the Bike Paths
Several letters to the editor about Santa Clarita Valley bike paths motivated me to give my 2 cents. I think the SCV bike paths are great, of course, but could…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | When Will It Be Enough?
I have written letters before on this subject but the headline stories on these pages seem to increase almost daily on the topic of vehicle accidents with serious injuries and…
Byron York | Iran Deal Renews Question: Was the War Necessary?
It is perhaps the most fundamental question of the Iran war. If the goal of the war was to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and if the U.S.…
Bill Miranda | A Summer of Shopping, Dining and Community
Summer has always been one of my favorite times to get out and enjoy everything Santa Clarita has to offer – and a big part of that is the incredible variety…