Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | It’s Not Offensive
So, Jack Teoli (letters, Aug. 29) is offended that the William S. Hart Union High School District has allowed the phrase “In God We Trust” to be displayed in the…
Small brush fire breaks out in Newhall Pass
A small half-acre brush fire, dubbed the “Jasper Fire,” broke out Saturday afternoon on The Old Road, near Highway 14 in the Newhall Pass, according to the Watch Duty app. Firefighters responded at…
The Subcommittee on Defense discuss to industrial base and workforce development for skilled trades at College of the Canyons on Friday Sept. 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Subcommittee on Defense visits COC
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Riverside County, held a field hearing titled “Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades” at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center on…
Letters to the Editor
Suzie Perez | An Unwavering Commitment
I am honored to write this letter in support of Jason Gibbs, who is running for Congressional District 27. Having known Jason for a few years and worked alongside him…
Letters to the Editor
Bill Miranda | What a Council Member Needs
As a two-term mayor and 10-year councilmember of the city of Santa Clarita, I believe I am in a good position to know what it takes to be a successful…
Letters to the Editor
Selina Thomas | A Dedicated Public Servant
For more than a decade, I have had the privilege of knowing Gloria Mercado-Fortine both personally and professionally. During that time, I have seen firsthand what so many throughout the…
Letters to the Editor
Jaime Puerta | Serious Concerns About Candidate
I’ve spent time reading what Julee Brooks has actually said before forming an opinion about her candidacy for the William S. Hart Union High School District board. School board races…
Byron York | Which Republicans Will Run to Succeed Trump in 2028?
Over the last year or so, President Donald Trump has sometimes pointed to Vice President JD Vance as his preference for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. Sometimes he has spoken…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Can we replace the backsplash and save the countertop?
Question: Hello, Robert. Your article is a great resource for us. It has helped us gain the confidence to do many projects on our own. We are happy to read…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | KKK, Flashers, Moon Men & a Pre-WBNA Poem
I’ve oft said how quickly time passes. Seems like just yesterday we were riding in an unusually cold January. Now, forecasted is a rather pleasant Labor Day weekend with a…
Saugus wide receiver Landon Lattimore (17) gets tackled by Sylmar’s wide receiver Jeremy Westin (4) during the first half of Friday’s game Aug. 28, 2026 at College of the Canyons. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus football wins in road thriller over Camarillo
By Matt Lechuga For The Signal Junior quarterback Brayden Connelly lived every high school quarterback’s dream Friday night, leading his team on a game-winning drive with only seconds left on the clock…
Crescenta’s Aren Mahmoudi (1) is tackled by Golden Valley during Friday’s game, Sept. 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Friday Night Football Scores
After Friday’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Friday Night: Golden Valley 21, Crescenta Valley 7 Saugus 38, Camarillo 35 Pacifica 39, Hart 20 Palmdale 41, West…
Hart wide receiver Michael Toner (10) keeps possession of the ball against Pacifica's Mikey Rucobo (22) during the first quarter of Friday's game at College of the Canyons on Sept. 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Mistakes prove costly in Hart football defeat to Pacifica
This season, head coach Jake Goossen-Brown wants to test his Hart football team. Following a shutout over Birmingham, and statement win over Newbury Park last week, the Hawks entered Friday night’s matchup against the unbeaten Pacifica as the team tobeat. But…
Families stop by to enjoy the activities during the city of Santa Clarita's Bouquet Canyon "Shop Local Pop-Up" at Bouquet Plaza on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City to take up Bouquet Canyon relief
Nearly seven months after a Bouquet Canyon Road closure made Plum Canyon business owners fret for their future, the Santa Clarita City Council is expected to discuss how it can help…
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Man convicted of sharing nudes with church
After two days of deliberation, a Santa Clarita Valley jury Monday convicted a man of violating the state’s “revenge porn” law for sharing nude photos of his now ex-wife with…
John Wong, American Red Cross blood donor ambassador for the Long Beach chapter, checks people in during the American Red Cross blood drive coordinated by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall in Valencia on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Blood drive
The City of Santa Clarita City Hall hosted a blood drive by the American Red Cross, organized by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, on Friday during the morning and early afternoon.…
Valencia quarterback Camila Quintero (1) looks for an opening during Thursday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Sept. 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Late-game heroics lead Valencia flag football past Saugus
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in flag football Valencia’s Brianna Jahng is just a freshman, but when her name was called to take over as quarterback in the game’s…
Bartiromo’s attorney says she was not fired by Fox News
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An attorney representing Maria Bartiromo said that the longtime cable news host was not fired from Fox News, a day after the network announced she would…
Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches jurors enter the courtroom, as the jury resumes deliberations, in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Mass., on Sept. 4, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool via Reuters
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case due to hung jury
By Jacki Thrapp, Jackson Richman & Stacy Robinson Contributing Writers The judge in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three children in 2023, declared a mistrial on Friday after jurors…
Moving From California to Portland Just Got More Popular: What’s Driving the 2026 Migration
The California-to-Oregon pipeline has never been busier. Oregon recently earned the title of America's number one moving destination, and Californians are leading the charge, making up a striking share of…