Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | California Stands Alone
Oil-rich California is the only state in the nation that is dependent on oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Congrats, Democrats! Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita
Dan Walters | The Dead Horse Where There’s Supposed to Be High-Speed Rail
Construction of the 1,911-mile transcontinental railroad connecting California with the eastern half of the United States began in 1863, while the nation was engaged in a bloody civil war, and…
Jason Crawford, comunity development director for the city, looks on as Dave Peterson discusses the city staff's approach to objective design standards. Perry Smith
Santa Clarita planners to discuss standards, projects
While the Santa Clarita Planning Commission has canceled Tuesday’s meeting, there are plans for a June 16 meeting, with an important discussion scheduled: objective design standards. Such a topic might…
Helicopters circle the area of the "Cactus Fire" in Castaic, Calif., Monday, June 1, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Brush fire stopped at 4.2 acres
The L.A. County Fire Department stopped forward progress Monday on a 4.2-acre brush fire called the Cactus Fire, west of the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, north of the Lake Hughes Road exit. Keith Navarre, spokesman for the L.A County Fire Department, initially said the incident was moving…
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Homicide releases details about shooting
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau officials have released more details about the shooting that killed one man and sent another man to the hospital on Saturday evening outside The Centre, according to…
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.
Cargo ship in Persian Gulf hit by ‘unknown projectile’
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A cargo ship that was transiting the Persian Gulf was struck by an “unknown projectile” that caused a large explosion, according to an organization run by the…
NASA, Blue Origin to rebuild after explosion
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer When Blue Origin’s rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad last week, it brought the launch capabilities of a chosen workhorse for NASA’s Moon Base missions to…
A SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites into orbit was seen from the Santa Clarita Valley in a Valentine's Day launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara. The Falcon 9 rocket was launched at about 6 p.m. Signal staff photo.
US awards SpaceX $4.16B for Golden Dome satellites
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to build a network of satellites that will form one of the layers of the Trump administration’s Golden Dome for America…
What Athalie Williams Learned Leading Workforce Transformation at Scale
The lessons from large-scale workforce transitions that most organisations are still learning the hard way When organisations talk about workforce transformation, they tend to talk about it in the language of strategy decks and programme timelines.…
Iran halts talks with US over Israeli escalation in Lebanon
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States over what it describes as Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon, according to a report by Iran’s…
Cancer Society says blood testing an option for colon, rectal cancer
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Blood testing can be used to detect colorectal cancers, the American Cancer Society said on May 27. The society recommends regular screening for colorectal cancer for most…
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HMNH appoints Lisa Joins VP and chief human resources officer
News release Lisa Joins has been appointed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s vice president and chief human resources officer. Joins brings more than 25 years of human resources leadership, with a strong background in health care workforce strategy, organizational culture and…
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LA County officials issue health alert ahead of World Cup
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Authorities in Los Angeles have issued a health advisory ahead of the World Cup this month, saying that a large influx of international travelers may bring in infectious diseases. “Health care providers should…
The Family Road Trip Savior: How to Pick a Used Minivan That Won’t Let You Down
A family car for residents of the Mountain States is almost a second living room on wheels. Children ride in it to soccer practice, fishing rods, folding chairs, the dog,…
How Twelve Unplanned Sports Made Kelli Stavast the Reporter She Became
Expertise is overrated in broadcast journalism. Not entirely. But the reporter who knows everything about a subject eventually stops needing to ask the people who do, and asking is the actual…
Smart home design with artificial intelligence
Almost every field now shifts because tech moves fast, yet interior work changes too. Lately, folks who live somewhere, those looking to rent, builders, and space planners alike lean into AI-driven…
Hair-Care Packaging In 2026: What Serious Growth Brands Need To Get Right
Across California’s beauty scene, plenty of founders can develop a great shampoo, mask, or bonding treatment—but far fewer can turn that formula into a shelf-ready, scalable product. The gap is…