John Boston | Matthew 6:22 & Periorbital Hematoma
I need a new story. The actual tale is not fitting for a man of my stately standing in the community. It’s the Periorbital Hematoma. A black eye. The left…
Dan Walters | Is High-Speed Rail Worth $1B Per Year?
California journalist Joe Mathews rode Morocco’s high-speed train recently and penned a fully justified and blistering comparison between what the North African nation achieved quickly and relatively inexpensively and California’s…
Letters to the Editor
Lois Eisenberg | Beware the El Niño
I am writing to share some concerning updates regarding the upcoming El Niño event and its projected impact on California and our marine ecosystems. The National Weather Service has announced…
Letters to the Editor
Carrie Lujan | Active Seniors in Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is committed to providing recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, including older adults who are eager to remain active, engaged, competitive and connected. That commitment…
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus cafe saga continues in court
A lawsuit filed by the owners of L.A. County’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, which accuses a well-known local family of stealing their property, is now expected back in court in…
A person of interest is taken into custody in Palmdale on Monday morning as homicide detectives continue their investigation into the Saturday murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident.
Man to face trial Monday in Clinkunbroomer murder
A Downtown Los Angeles courtroom held jury selection Monday for the 12 jurors and six alternates who will decide the fate of Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, the man accused of…
Pico Canyon Elementary School second grader Laila jumps with excitement in front of a “Welcome Back Huskies” sign placed in front of the Pico Canyon Elementary School campus on the first day of the 2026-27 academic year on Aug. 13, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Newhall district welcomes returning students, and new ones, too
The first day of school could be nerve-wracking for children, and adding a whole new school to that equation could become scarier. Grace Shane, who was headed off to second grade on Thursday at Pico…
U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the M/V Touska by the Strait of Hormuz on April 20, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty Images
Iran cites environmental damage in push for Hormuz shipping fees
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran is sharpening its case for imposing charges on Strait of Hormuz shipping, arguing commercial vessels should help pay for environmental damage in the Gulf, as…
From left: Eli Cruz, 8, and Ian Cruz, 11, smile for a photo on the first day at Valley View Community School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Big smiles’ as Sulphur Springs district welcomes students
Valley View Community School welcomed almost 500 students back for the 2026-27 year with high spirits and big smiles on Thursday morning. Students and their parents walked through the white gates of the…
From left: Steven Barlow, Di Thompson, Nedra Barlow and Jennifer Abbott Aston smile for a photo at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Black Business Month event at the California Institute of the Arts, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
SCV Chamber of Commerce celebrates Black Business Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed community members, Black-owned businesses and a spirit of camaraderie to the California Institute of the Arts to celebrate Black Business Month last week. Three Black-owned businesses — Mississippi Georgia Fried, NOLA Med…
FBI Operation Summer Heat results in over 4,000 arrests
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Over the past two months, more than 4,000 arrests have been made under Operation Summer Heat, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Authorities also indicted…
"The Inspector General" (1949). Screenshot.
Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Inspector General’
By Signal Staff Madcap comedy comes to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “The Inspector General,” starring Danny Kaye. The 1949 film has earned a…
Dig Deep Theatre’s production of Clare Barron’s Obie-winning play "You Got Older" was originally scheduled to run for nine performances at The Main from Aug. 21 through 30. Courtesy photo.
Dig Deep Theatre presents ‘You Got Older’
News release Dig Deep Theatre’s production of Clare Barron’s Obie-winning play “You Got Older” will run for nine performances Aug. 21-30 at The Main in old Town Newhall. "You…
How to Choose the Perfect Corporate Event Venue in Southern California
The perfect event venues Southern California businesses can choose from can become a expensive headaches once the first microphone fails and nobody can see the presentation screens. These inconveniences can…
"Sweet Nectar" by Jane Mick.
‘Illuminated Women’ on exhibit at The Main
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Illuminated Women” by Jane Mick, is on display at The Main (24266 Main St.) now through Sept. 2. This…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of criminal threats
A 57-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats after he threatened to shoot another man with a handgun following a verbal confrontation on the 14800 block of…
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Jim de Bree | Do Corporate Tax Cuts Really Benefit Workers?
Corporate tax cuts are a politically charged issue. Conservatives claim that most of the benefits of cutting corporate tax rates flowed to workers, while Bernie Sanders and those to the…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | See Iran Firsthand
To Jack Teoli (Letters, July 14), know this: Former President Barack Obama did not make a “deal” with Iran. He was duped by them. Iran can “agree” to anything it…
Letters to the Editor
Donald Callow | A Grievance on Behalf of Seniors
This is the second letter I have written and sent to the Santa Clarita Parks Department, City Council and mayor. Subject: Institutional ageism, infrastructure hypocrisy and senior exclusion in parks…
Byron York | You Can’t Erase Woke — or Crazy
This political season, like the last couple, has featured Democratic candidates not only running for office but also running away from things they said from 2019 to 2021. The latest…