Letters to the Editor
Lynn Wright | Testing the Limits of Credulity
For me The Signal’s letters to the editor are a source of mirth and merriment, but nothing more. Occasionally a letter will appear that makes me giggle out loud. And…
Letters to the Editor
Sharon Devol | Delete the Expletive
Re: Quote from former Gov. Jerry Brown in Dan Walters’ June 6 column: “I want to get s--- done.” Did your editor take a vacation? Really, this is so inappropriate…
Commentary
Palmer Schoening | Prediction Markets Hurt Family Businesses
Family-owned and local businesses are the lifeblood of America, contributing trillions of dollars to the economy and standing as proud symbols of our national heritage. The health of Main Street…
Commentary
David M. Shribman | The Dog Days Are Already Here for Democrats
There’s an old story about a dog-food manufacturer who created a new canine concoction with the best ingredients and infused with the finest nutrients. It was launched into the market…
The Savvy Senior | I Have a Will – Do I Also Need a Trust?
Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need…
From left, LIndsey Kahn, Jeff Stabile and Olivia Andrade converse at the PFLAG booth at Pride in the Park in Castaic on Friday, June 6, 2026. Perry Smith/The Signal
LGBTQ community celebrates pride in Castaic
Castaic hosted the L.A. County Parks System’s latest Pride Month celebration Friday, providing an opportunity for two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s largest LGBTQ-supporting organizations — the SCV LGBTQ Center, and PFLAG, or Parents…
Santa Clarita Valley business news
Chamber invites community to Business Expo
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the 2026 Business Expo on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center. “As the largest business showcase in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Business Expo will bring together more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits for an exciting evening of discovery, networking, community engagement and fun,” said a…
The courts
Ex-DEA agent receives diversion
A fired federal agent who had displayed a pattern of escalating behaviors that concerned local law enforcement received “diversion,” as his sentence at his recent hearing. James Young pleaded not…
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station official posted a picture of the evidence seized during a recent search in Canyon Country, which ultimately was tied to organized retail theft charges. Courtesy
Theft suspect offered plea deal
A long-sought robbery suspect was offered a three-year prison sentence in a plea deal the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office proffered after waiting six months for the defendant to appear. L.A. Police Department officers…
Pickleball competitors participate in the Dink for a Cause tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program at The Paseo Club on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Dink for Cause holds fifth pickleball tournament for blood disorder patients
Dink for Cause’s fifth annual pickleball tournament winners were still up in the air by mid-afternoon Saturday, but its real goal had already been achieved. Monica Hicks, co-founder of the nonprofit, said that 15 tournament attendees had done cheek…
‘Conchas with a Cop’ scheduled for June 16
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled to host “Conchas with a Cop” on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Vallarta Supermarkets. Attendees can stop by to meet their local deputies…
The College of the Canyons University Center. Courtesy photo.
COC to hold tentative budget workshop
College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday. The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different…
Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase
The annual “Celebration of the Arts” was held at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening, as all 10 of the elementary schools in the Newhall School District got the opportunity to show their artwork from throughout…
Ten Years Ago Everyone Wanted the Newest House-Today They’re Not So Sure
Photo by Elite prop on Unsplash For decades, the newest house in the neighborhood carried a certain status. New construction meant modern layouts, untouched finishes, energy-efficient systems, and fewer maintenance concerns. Buyers often…
Newhall School District Governing Board Trustee Suzan T. Solomon (left) and former Governing Board Trustee Christy Smith unveil the Newhall Family Theater plaque honoring six individuals recognized for their efforts to restore the historic landmark for future generations during a dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Newhall Family Theatre plaque honors leaders behind restoration
The Newhall Family Theatre was originally built as an auditorium for Newhall Elementary School before being converted into a storage facility following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Over the years, a group of local…
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. U.S. Navy photo
US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated…
Brian Oerding, park president for Six Flags Magic Mountain, readies to pull the lever Saturday, June 9, 2026, to mark the opening of Looney Tunes Land, which was previously known as Bugs Bunny World. "Every corner of the land invites guests to explore the wacky worlds of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Taz, Road Runner and more," according to the theme park's website. Perry Smith/The Signal
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates Looney Tunes Land
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated the re-opening of its newest attraction, "Looney Tunes Land," on Saturday, when it became available to the public after a monthslong renovation. This particular section…
A Seahawk medium displacement unmanned surface vessel participates in a U.S. battle rehearsal on the Pacific Ocean on April 21, 2021. Shannon Renfroe/U.S. Navy
Trump vows US response to Iran shooting down helicopter
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond. “I…
Trump: US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran were in the “final throes” of negotiations on a deal that would permanently block Tehran from obtaining…
Andrew Taban | Pride, Anger and an American Dream in Freefall
Hello reader, and welcome to the month of June …or shall I say Happy Pride Month! We can also say Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, Happy National Safety Month, Happy Men's…