Letters to the Editor
Ron Vanvoorhis | Proven Leadership, Not Just Words
What can I say that has not already been said about the proven leadership that Gloria Mercado-Fortine has shown in our valley over the past three decades? Both Gloria and…
Letters to the Editor
Susann Rizzo | A Respected Record on Water
I support Lynne Plambeck for Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Division 3, because I know and respect her record. She has served on water boards for many years and always…
Letters to the Editor
Jim Ventress | A Visionary Candidate
I'm writing in support of Gloria Mercado-Fortine for City Council. I've known Gloria for more than 35 years. We've worked together on various projects with the Boys and Girls Club,…
Activity continues at Woodward in Santa Clarita following reports of 300 jobs being sent to Illinois on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Woodward to shutter longtime SCV aerospace plant
The other shoe dropped Monday at the Woodward Inc. manufacturing plant in Valencia, where employees were informed that the aircraft controls company will shut down the facility no later than…
The courts
Murder trial pushed back to next year
The attorney for a man charged with the violent murder of a California Institute of the Arts student in her Newhall apartment last year is now asking the judge for…
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Somers announces campaign for City Council, District 4
News release Nick Somers has announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council, District 4, launching a grassroots campaign centered on community service, responsible growth, fiscal accountability and bringing a…
Trump to take the stage at United Nations
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. World leaders will watch Trump’s remarks closely as the Iran war…
News outlets sue Trump over White House ban
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Media outlets on Monday sued President Donald Trump and other officials over their ban from the White House. The lawsuit says that Trump is targeting the…
Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit challenging merger with Warner Bros
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Paramount Skydance on Monday settled with California and 11 other states that tried to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path…
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Public Health reports highest number of West Nile cases in nearly a decade
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting 100 cases of West Nile virus infections so far this year, marking the highest number of cases seen…
Trinity and Santa Clarita Christian players scrambling for the fumble uring a Heritage League game at College of the Canyon’s Cougar Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Trinity edges past Santa Clarita Christian for Faith Bowl win
Bragging rights, Heritage League implications, and a win under the lights at College of the Canyons’ Cougar Stadium were up for grabs in Saturday’s Faith Bowl between the Santa Clarita…
Ducks go down the slide at the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center's 23rd annual "Duck Dash" at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Community members, Samuel Dixon Center have ‘quacking’ good time at Duck Dash
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center’s 23rd annual “Duck Dash” was in full swing on a warm Sunday morning and hosted community members, local dignitaries, multiple vendors, activities for the…
West Ranch's Zoe Greif tees the ball during the first round of the Foothill League golf match at Vista Valencia Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Wildcats’ Zoe Greif claims 1st, West Ranch girls’ golf opens league season with win
The Foothill League girls’ golf season is here and featured a neck-and-neck battle between Valencia and West Ranch in Thursday’s opening round at the Vista Valencia golf course. The Wildcats…
Attendees pick up trash in the riverbed during the 31st Annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo. at Newhall Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Rallying the community during 31st annual River Rally
Volunteers throughout Santa Clarita showed up bright and early to participate in the city of Santa Clarita’s 31st Annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo Saturday morning at the Newhall…
City councilmember Bill Miranda accepts the lifetime achivement award during the SCV Chamber’s Hispanic Heritage month celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at The Centre. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Chamber celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Latino Business Alliance held its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Wednesday at the Centre, and honored local business owners…
A fire reignites at the Aug. 24 Main Street fire on the 24200 block of Railroad Avenue near Main Street, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Fire reignites at Main Street, Railroad Avenue lot
A fire reignited Sunday afternoon at the Main Street debris area from the Aug. 24 fire that destroyed the 24200 block of Railroad Avenue and Main Street businesses including Newhall…
Community leaders gather during the Child & Family Center’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Child & Family Center celebrates 50 years
As the Child & Family Center celebrated 50 years of service Thursday evening with a special ceremony at its headquarters, local dignitaries and founding members gathered to commemorate the milestone…
The Santa Clarita Marathon to be held Nov. 15 is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO
Running in the Santa Clarita Valley
Those who love to run have a number of reasons why they choose running and it’s not just the “runner’s high.” Barbara Clarkson, of Valencia, began running cross country track…
The Grapevine remains one of California’s most challenging stretches of freeway and fall often amplifies its volatility. Signal File Photo
Fall Road Trip Safety Particularly Heading North
As fall settles into Southern California, local drivers begin to face a familiar seasonal shift: cooler mornings, gusty afternoons, and the first hints of unstable weather along the region’s busiest…
California is a surfer’s paradise with dozens of iconic surf spots along the 840-mile coastline. ©Adobestock
It’s California Surfing Day and Surf’s Up!
It’s time to relax by the ocean and watch the surfers play on California Surfing Day, Sunday, Sept. 20. California is a surfer’s paradise, with dozens of iconic surf spots…