IT Staff Augmentation Services for AI and Data Projects
Many companies discover that the toughest part of an AI initiative is not the algorithm but the hiring queue, which is why IT staff augmentation services have become the quiet…
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries
By Joseph Lord, Troy Myers and Michael Clements Contributing Writers On Tuesday, American voters in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., went to the polls, or, in many cases, returned to them, to make their picks…
U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Kenya's President William Ruto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pose for a family photo during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026. Isabel Infantes - Pool /Getty Images
G7 leaders affirm support for Ukraine, back sanctions on Russia
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer The Group of Seven has affirmed its support for Ukraine and committed to further sanctioning Russia, in a statement that underscored world leaders’ support for Kyiv. G7…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents confront protesters in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 12, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.
15 tied to Antifa charged with interfering with ICE in Minnesota
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer Fifteen suspects are accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement, authorities announced on Tuesday. Daniel Rosen, who heads…
US officials reveal MOU to end Iran war
By Jacob Burg and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers The memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and restrain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions was revealed by senior…
How AI Search and ChatGPT Are Changing Digital Marketing
Introduction Digital marketing has changed a lot in the past ten years. The growth of artificial intelligence is causing an even bigger change now. Besides using regular search engines to…
The Savvy Senior | How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about artificial intelligence in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech-savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? — Cautious Senior Dear…
Gary Horton | Rise of the Village Idiots
Lately I’ve been rereading Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography. It may be one of the most American books ever written. It is both a revealing portrait of early American life and the…
Letters to the Editor
Diane Duarte Babko | A Letter You Should Read
Thank you to Marybelle Knight for her June 12 letter about the City Council and Planning Commission approving various developments in Santa Clarita that have affected and will continue to…
Letters to the Editor
Mihran Kalaydjian | What the Election Really Shows
The headlines will focus on who advanced, who fell short, and who gained momentum. But the real story emerging from California’s latest election is far more significant. This election was…
Commentary
Kurt Couchman | Shutdowns: Put Congress’ Time on the Line
The Senate recently agreed not to get paid during a federal government shutdown. Missing paychecks would be a big deal for most of us. The median senator is worth $4.4…
Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.
Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships
News release Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college. …
Santa Clarita Transit introduces contactless payments
News release Santa Clarita Transit riders now have a new way to pay for bus fares: Riders can now use contactless credit cards, debit cards and mobile wallets to pay for rides on all Santa Clarita Transit services,…
“A Pleasant Neighborhood” by Zony Gordon.
City to host artist reception for ‘Nature’s Narrative’
News release The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled Thursday evening to host an artist’s reception for its latest art exhibition, “Nature’s Narrative,” by Zony Gordon, on display at The Main (24266 Main St.) now through July 8. This exhibition explores the natural beauty and landscapes found…
This FBI photo shows the wing of a super scooper that was damaged in a collision with a drone during the response to the Palisades Fire in January of 2025. Courtesy
County Fire reports drone concerns
L.A. County Fire Department officials issued another warning to residents Tuesday after the Max Fire burned 45 acres of brush Monday in Stevenson Ranch. The fire prompted evacuation orders for homes throughout a Pico…
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
Family thanks volunteers in search effort
The family member of a Santa Clarita Valley woman reported missing in Costa Rica last week said they know Ashley Phillips was living her best life on her own terms…
Luke C., 2 1/2, smiles with his concha at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's "Conchas with a Cop" at Vallarta Supermarket in Canyon Country, Calif., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Photos: ‘Conchas with a Cop’
Community members got an opportunity to enjoy "Conchas with a Cop" on Tuesday at the Vallarta Supermarket in Canyon Country.Photos by Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Mark Fitzloff Spent Eight Years Building With No Exit in Mind
He never planned to sell. Mark Fitzloff spent eight years building Opinionated, a 40-person creative shop in Portland, with no exit strategy in sight. No holding company conversations. No private…
A sign in the Bridgeport residential community reads no fishing or duck feeding is allowed. Photo taken on June 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City creates Bridgeport fishing ban
City of Santa Clarita officials said Tuesday they’re hopeful that more signage and a bigger presence from code-enforcement officers can help make a difference in and around Bridgeport’s serene waters. …
Pursuit cancelled after stolen vehicle reaches freeway
A brief pursuit ensued after a vehicle reported stolen from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s coverage area was seen in Valencia around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Deputies cancelled…