Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Explaining the Voter ID Objections
As requested, I'd like to help Michael Sandeen (letters, June 5) understand my objections to required voter ID. First, he raises the fact that we are aware of hospice fraud…
A fixed-wing aircraft makes a drop of Phos-Chek fire retardant on the Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch on Monday, June 15, 2026. Signal staff photo.
Brush fire threatens homes in Stevenson Ranch
A fire that broke out in Stevenson Ranch shortly after 4:20 p.m. Monday afternoon was threatening structures and prompting evacuation orders soon after it began near the intersection of West Magnolia Lane and…
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Report: Social Security trust fund may be depleted in 2032
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The trust fund that Social Security uses to pay retirement benefits to tens of millions of Americans could run out by 2032 unless Congress acts, according…
Keikei Dover (L) and Alicia Pigee hug at the "Juneteenth" gospel sunday celebration at Valencia Town Center in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Juneteenth’ celebration brings community together through song
Keikei Dover was smiling from ear to ear when listening to her church’s choir fill the Valencia Town Center with music to commemorate “Juneteenth” on Sunday afternoon. Dover brought her father, who has dementia, saying she was taking…
The Legends FC SCV girls' 2009 team after their SoCal State Cup win in April. Photo courtesy of Justin Morton.
Legends FC SCV coach prepares for second trip to nationals in three years
For the second time in three years, Legends FC Santa Clarita Valley is sending a girls’ youth team coached by Justin Morton to the national tournament after the 2009 squad qualified for the U.S. club soccer national cup finals, to be…
Brian Frost grills hamburgers for attendees at the America 250 All-American BBQ at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘All-American’ BBQ celebrates Flag Day, veterans, community
By Kamryn Martell Signal Staff Writer With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, community members kicked off the festivities with a barbecue celebrating Flag Day and America 250 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 in Canyon Country on Sunday afternoon. …
68% of LA County high school students eligible for CalKIDS scholarships
News release As high school seniors across Los Angeles County make college and career decisions, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. …
Eight people were presumed dead after an Air Force B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Based in the Antelope Valley on Monday, June 15, 2026. Screenshot courtesy of ABC7.
8 presumed dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Eight unidentified U.S. Air Force service members are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed shortly after taking off for a routine test mission…
The courts
Newhall assault case moves ahead
A North Hollywood man was held to answer for charges he ran over another man after disputing his share of the bill outside a Newhall restaurant. An amended complaint filed Wednesday accuses…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walking into the White House grounds in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.
SpaceX raises $86B in record-breaking IPO
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer SpaceX raised almost $86 billion from last week’s record initial public offering — also known as an IPO — after major brokers exercised their overallotment of shares, the company said on Monday. Elon Musk’s rocket, artificial intelligence and…
The courts
Senior Center to pay $450K to settle labor suit
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved a recent $450,000 class-action settlement reached between the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and an employee, according to court records obtained by The Signal. Jose Vasquez, the…
Trump arrives in France to attend G7 summit
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer ÉVIAN, France — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday to participate in the annual G7 summit. His visit comes just hours after he announced that the United States had reached…
Protests in LA as Iranian soccer team arrives World Cup
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Iranian Americans protested against the regime in Tehran as the Iranian soccer team arrived in Los Angeles for its first World Cup match against New Zealand on Monday. As the team arrived…
Growth Factor Concentrate for Hair Loss: What the Treatment Is, and What the Evidence Shows
Non-surgical hair-loss treatments have multiplied over the past few years, and one term now turns up on more clinic menus than it did even recently: growth factor concentrate, usually shortened…
Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. Henry Mayo nurse Monique Avalos is shown here conducting the training at the senior center. Photo courtesy of HMNH.
‘Stayin’ Alive’ with hands-only CPR
Staff from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital recently conducted a series of free “hands-only CPR” training sessions for the public at the hospital, the Henry Mayo Fitness and Health club and at the Bella Vida Santa…
Nonprofit watchdog gives Kaiser hospital ‘A’ safety grade
News release Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, which serves members across the Santa Clarita Valley, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade, the highest possible, for patient safety from…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Person airlifted after having trouble breathing
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to report of a person who was having difficulty breathing on the 27300 block of Sara Street in Canyon Country on Friday afternoon, according to…
David Hegg | I Pledge Allegiance, to the Flag …
By David Hegg As this Sunday is Flag Day, we would do well to reflect on the 31 words that make up our Pledge of Allegiance. And, if you’re like…
Siblings Rey, 7, (left) and James, 10, Gamboa participate in a battery powered dinosaur race during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Program Kick-Off on Saturday June 13, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City libraries kick off summer reading program
Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part…
Paul Butler | Workplace Surveys
My gym just announced its annual member survey. As members, we each received a link in our inboxes, and there are various signs around the fitness center encouraging us to…