Letters to the Editor
Holly Ware | Glaring Error in Development Policy
I would like to share my response to Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, as it should be of concern to our community as well as our City Council members: I agree with…
Letters to the Editor
Erick Heredia | Leadership That Delivers
As a Santa Clarita resident for more than 20 years, I have seen our community grow and evolve. I have also seen the results of Gloria Mercado-Fortine’s leadership and direct…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against US come into force
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Canada’s counter-tariffs on American goods, ranging from seafood to furniture and worth $20 billion, went into effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister…
5 charged with illegal voting, fraudulent registration in 3 states
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Five people were charged last week in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New Jersey for crimes related to illegally voting in the 2022 or 2024 elections. Prosecutors indicted…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2nd L), Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov (L) and Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (4th L) attend a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff (R) and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner (2nd R) in Moscow, on September 5, 2026. Mikhail Metzel / POOL / AFP via Getty Images
Kremlin: Trump told Putin he wants end to Russia-Ukraine war
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held talks after U.S. envoys visited Moscow and Kyiv over the past weekend, with Trump saying he…
An elderly woman walks on a street in New York City on April 29, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.
Census Bureau: Elderly population eclipses young children for 1st time
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The worldwide population of older adults has eclipsed that of younger children, the U.S. Census Bureau said in a new report. The percentage of the global…
Understanding a Split Tunnel VPN: What It Is, How It Works, and the Pros and Cons
Every organization has sensitive data and intellectual property that it must securely store from the prying eyes of cybercriminals. With the growing adoption of the hybrid work model, businesses, especially…
Secured vs Unsecured Credit Cards: Which One Actually Builds Your CIBIL Score Faster?
If you're looking to build your credit history, one of the first questions you may have is whether a secured or unsecured Credit Card is the better choice. While both can contribute…
How to Recover Income Lost After a North Carolina Car Accident
A car accident can affect much more than your vehicle and medical bills. When injuries keep you away from work, reduce your hours, or prevent you from performing your normal…
Comparing Two Iconic Luxury GT Brands: Performance Versus Style
Luxury grand touring rests on two principles: covering distance quickly and arriving refreshed. The two marques examined here share hand-finished cabins, powerful engines, British heritage, and six-figure pricing. Their methods…
California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakland on Aug. 20, 2026. Protesters gathered to call for a ban on automated license plate reader technology. Photo by Khari Johnson, CalMatters
DeFlock SCV raises flap over traffic cameras
Flock Safety isn't on Tuesday's Santa Clarita City Council agenda, but a local group plans to keep pressing the city over its $500,000 contract for 35 traffic-surveillance cameras until the group’s public-safety and privacy…
Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage Is the Book Everyone Is Talking About in 2026
It started with a voicemail: by the next morning, Belle Burden's marriage was over. The result, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller…
At least 5 dead as Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway at Miami Airport
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An Amazon cargo plane went off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, hitting multiple vehicles and leaving at least five people dead. Miami Mayor…
Photo courtesy of California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.
Diesel spill causes hours-long delays, closures
A semi-truck, hauling two fuel tank trailers on Interstate 5 northbound south of Templin Highway on Sunday morning, punctured one of the fuel tanks, causing an hours-long delay on the highway, according to an official with the…
Canyons quarterback River Warren (6) carries the ball during the second quarter of Saturday's game against El Camino at College of the Canyons on Sept. 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
COC football falls at home to No. 12 El Camino College
Following a shutout loss in the team’s season opener last week, College of the Canyons’ football head coach Ted Iacenda was looking for consistency from his Cougars in Saturday’s non-conference matchup against the No. 12-ranked El Camino…
Golden Valley’s Andrew Sayadian (9) tackles Crescenta’s Julian Savery (4) during the first half of Friday’s game, Sept. 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Golden Valley football overcomes Crescenta Valley with relentless defense
Defense wins championships. And for Golden Valley, defense wins games on Friday night. Following a home loss to the Crespi Celts last week, the Grizzlies entered Friday’s matchup looking for a bounce-back win against the…
The Young Americans for Freedom Chapter at Trinity Classical Academy hosts its annual 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Event by placing flags on campus remembering the 2,977 lives lost on September 11. Signal File Photo
Remembering September 11 on This 25th Anniversary
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Nearly everyone over the age of 30 knows where they were the moment they heard of the…
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday of September to honor workers. However, the journey from early strikes to workers’ rights has been long and hard. ©iStock
Labor Day History in California…From Strikes to Honoring Laborers
Portions from Metrocreative Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks…
The Golden Spike during the Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, at Lang Station Road in Canyon Country Sept. 5, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Historical Society celebrates 150th anniversary of Lang Station golden spike
The Lang Station golden spike ceremony was held on Sept. 5, 1876, commemorating a momentous occasion in railroad history: On that day, 150 years ago, a gold spike was driven into the rails at the Lang Southern Pacific Station on Soledad…
David Hegg | You Can’t Hurry Experience
By David Hegg Labor Day is around the corner with all of its fun, food and family. Sadly, conversations about actual labor and the part it plays in America’s success…