Letters to the Editor
Julie Johnson | Where Does History Fit In?
Everywhere you turn there has been a ramp-up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This may seem like a silly question, but where does…
Dan Walters | Remembering America’s Finest Hour
If there ever was a moment for citizens of the United States of America to contemplate and appreciate how their nation has affected humankind’s evolution, it is now on its…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Happy 250th Birthday, Dear United States of America!
Today, this glorious, once in a forever eon, each in our own way, it’s our day to howl. Happy Independence Day, dear saddlepals. Happy 250th Birthday and Happy Time Ranger adventure. Isn’t it just beyond grand…
Robert Lamoureux | What causes random toilet sounds?
Question: I’d like to know what causes a toilet to randomly make filling sounds. It isn’t constant, but it goes on and off. Is something wrong with it and if so, what can I do…
USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Fourth of July offers a full slate in SCV
Compiled from news releases This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America's 250th birthday. From the beloved…
Hart district recaps Class of 2026 success
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that the graduating Class of 2026 has officially secured acceptances to hundreds of prestigious colleges, universities, trade schools and military…
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Saugus district welcomes new superintendent
Newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez was welcomed by Saugus Union School District governing board trustees and the community during Tuesday’s regular meeting, which also featured a brief update on the fate of the former Santa Clarita…
Cropped image of the "Reading of the Declaration of Independence, White Plains, N.Y., July 11, 1776." Library of Congress. Public Domain
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK
By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer A “vanishingly rare” copy of the American Declaration of Independence discovered by a volunteer at the UK’s National Archives will go on display to mark the 250th…
President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on May 22, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Trump plans long speech on Fourth
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to give a long speech on July 4 during an event in Washington. “On July 4th, it’s going to…
Black Hawk helicopters fly over Mount Rushmore National Memorial, outside of Rapid City, South Dakota, on July 2, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.
Founders honored in 250th celebration at Mount Rushmore
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer KEYSTONE, S.D. — A day before America’s 250th Independence Day, Mount Rushmore was set to serve as the majestic backdrop for an evening speech from President Donald Trump — planned to be capped by a show-stopping $700,000 fireworks…
Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at the company’s factory in Fremont, Calif., on July 26, 2025. File photo by Gary Wang.
Tesla posts record 2nd-quarter performance, European demand surges
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries came in far above expectations, driven by a sharp rebound in electric-vehicle demand in Europe. The company said Thursday that it delivered 480,126 vehicles…
Pool manager Joel Fortier smiles with Madison Brhel, 3, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, days after performing CPR that helped save her life following a medical emergency during a swim lesson at the Valencia Meadows community pool. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Local lifeguards save toddler’s life
What began as a routine morning at the community pool for the Brhel family quickly became every parent's nightmare. Madison Brhel, who is described as a lively and curious 3-year-old toddler who loves to explore the world around…
The scene of a fatal multivehicle traffic collision at Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road late Friday night was still being cleared Saturday morning, Feb. 7, 2026. Signal Staff Photo.
LASD: Case in fatal DUI could be presented this month
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department officials said this week they’ve been in contact with the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office and a case could be filed by the end of the month regarding the Feb. 6 three-vehicle…
John Boston | We Are the Forever Glow of Candles
I am Chinese, a visitor from far away, forced to return to the country of my roots, a home I can no longer stomach. A scant five years ago, I…
Letters to the Editor
Lesley Reisinger-Green | Why Does Parade Say Nay to Horses?
Last year at this time I submitted a letter to the editor expressing my disappointment that horses were banned from the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July parade. I also…
Letters to the Editor
Cindy Russo | If It Costs Less, Then …
This is in reply to Kevin Strauss of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (letters, July 1). When Glenda Roybal sent a letter to The Signal about how unfair it…
Victor Davis Hanson | Who Really Are These New Democrats?
Who are the so-called Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers? While it is difficult to generalize, many current and would-be socialist officeholders share several common traits. Most of…
Paul Butler | Happy Birthday to the American Workplace
I love these United States and on the eve of celebrating our 250th birthday, here are 10 points that bridge the foundational concepts of the Pledge of Allegiance with the cultural and…
Site of proposed Cemex mine in Soledad Canyon as viewed looking northwest from Soledad Canyon Road. Signal photo by Dan Watson
Community still awaiting word on Cemex hearing
In December, the courts told state regulators they can make Cemex re-notice its water rights application to use the Santa Clara River for a 56-million-ton sand-and-gravel mine in Soledad Canyon. Since then, Cemex has…
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DA declines to file assault allegation
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cited insufficient evidence in its refusal to file formal charges this week regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred Tuesday evening, according to a Sheriff’s Department official. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…