David Hegg | I’m Sure It’s Your Fault
By David Hegg Have you noticed our society has become enamored with placing blame? If you’re late for work, it isn’t your fault because of traffic, stoplights not sequenced, and…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | Avoiding Another 9/11
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. The effects of that hateful, fateful day are still felt 25 years later. If we could…
Thirteen Hart district seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that 13 local high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. …
Jason Gibbs | How Congressional Politics Disrupted a Non-Partisan Metro Board Seat
Over the past 10 years in local politics, I have seen no shortage of partisanship. It draws sharp and unnuanced contrasts between candidates and issues based solely on their political…
Letters to the Editor
Bob Jensen | A Board Member’s Endorsement
I am enthusiastically voting for Bryan Biggers for Trustee Area 2 of the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I highly encourage you to choose Bryan Biggers for…
Letters to the Editor
Mark White | Continuing the Legacy
As a 60-year resident of the Santa Clarita Valley, and someone who has lived, worked, played, married, raised children and a local business owner, I care deeply about Santa Clarita.…
Letters to the Editor
Michele Lecrivain | Honesty and a Track Record
When I moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1973 I met someone who has remained my friend since, Gloria Mercado-Fortine. Over years I have watched and supported her efforts…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Rename the Party?
In a pure democracy, 51% can vote to exterminate the 49%. That’s why we have a republic. “If you can keep it,” warned Ben Franklin. Franklin knew the history in…
Paul Butler | The Power of Focus in Business & Careers
We needed some work done on our garage doors a few weeks ago. Thankfully, because we bought new construction, the mechanism was still under warranty. The contractor arrived when he…
Robert Lamoureux | Ouch! Help! That pool deck is SO hot!
Question: Hi Robert. This is our first home with a pool, and we’ve been outside utilizing it daily since we moved in in May. Once the weather turned blistering hot,…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | KKK, Nudes & When Newhall Was Almost LAX
I can’t recall quietly sitting on the edge of you trail riders’ yuppie waterbeds and whispering, “Shhhh. There-there. Just close your eyes and sleep in this morning. Today’s trail ride…
Valencia wide receiver Deshawn Palmer (1) celebrates with teammates during the first quarter of Friday's game against Castaic at Valencia High School on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
McCalister shows out in Valencia football win over Castaic
Valencia sophomore Evan McCalister got his first taste of leading his Vikings on the football field in Foothill League play on Friday — and the first-year starter did not disappoint. …
Signal file photo. West Ranch won its football game over Canyon Friday, 26-20.
West Ranch pulls off nail-biter over Canyon, 26-20
By Matt Lechuga For The Signa Call it The Chain Reaction. Leading 26-20 and facing a fourth and 14 with 43 seconds on the clock, the West Ranch defense waited on pins and needles for the results…
Golden Valley running back Aaron McCormick (1) is tackled down by numerous Saugus players during Friday’s game, Sept. 18, 2026 at Canyon High. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus opens league play with statement win over Golden Valley
After a 3-1 start to the 2026 season, Saugus football had a simple goal as the Centurions began the Foothill League season Friday against Golden Valley: go 1-0 every week. Following a 49-21 road victory…
Valencia wide receiver Hudson Sanders (17) celebrates the touchdown with wide receiver Deshawn Palmer (1) during the second quarter of Friday's game against Castaic at Valencia High School on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Friday Night Football Scores
After Friday’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Saugus 49, Golden Valley 21 Valencia 69, Castaic 7 West Ranch 26, Canyon 20
Children could use markers to color in the tarp outlining the former businesses standing prior to the fire during the final installment of the 2026 Senses line up, Oktoberfest, on Main Street on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Community gathers on Main Street for the love of local businesses
Nearly a month ago, Jane Mick had her opening reception on one side of Main Street — in The Main. On Thursday, she had her work displayed on the other side…
Hart’s Shelbie Ratzlaff (17) looking downfield for an open receiver in a Foothill League matchup against the Cowboys at Hart High School on Sept. 17, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Hart flag football extends winning streak with home victory over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in flag football Following a 27-12 win over the Canyon Cowboys, the Hart flag football team extended its winning streak to four games…
Saugus doubles player Makella Anderson returns the ball during Wednesday's match against La Mirada on Nov. 5, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch girls’ tennis extends league winning with victory over Saugus
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls' tennis Following back-to-back Foothill League wins, the West Ranch girls’ team prevailed over the Saugus Centurions, 13-5, and began the league season with a 3-0 record Thursday. With…
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control rescued 400 dogs and 300 cats from a property in Lake Hughes Friday morning, according to a news release from the department. Screenshot from video courtesy of ABC7
Lake Hughes woman facing felony charges over ‘rescue’ conditions
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is looking to file nearly three dozen charges Friday against a Lake Hughes woman accused of keeping more than 300 animals in “starvation, dehydration, untreated injuries and ... filthy…
Saugus’ Valerie Mejia (8) spikes the ball over the Hart defenders in a matchup against the Hawks at Hart High School on Sept. 17, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Saugus girls’ volleyball bounces back with road sweep over Hart
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls’ volleyball After a loss to the West Ranch Wildcats on Tuesday, the Saugus girls’ volleyball team bounced back on the road with a straight-set sweep, 25-10,…