John Boston | The Long Lost Art of Postcards
My dopey sister-like substance Leslie’s kids are all grown up. Her oldest is still effortlessly and movie star gorgeous. Yet, technically, she becomes a senior citizen next month. Returning for…
Letters to the Editor
Patti Handy | Spreading the Word for District 2
I don’t live in District 2, so I won’t have the opportunity to vote for Denise Lite myself. But that hasn’t stopped me from telling every friend I have who…
Letters to the Editor
Mark Crear | Experienced Leadership for City
Santa Clarita has grown into a strong and vibrant community because of the many people who have invested their time, talents and energy into making this a great place to…
Letters to the Editor
Patti and Charlie Rasmussen | She Has Earned Our Vote
I have known Maria Gutzeit for over 20 years, going back to when we both volunteered on the Senior Center Foundation. She was dedicated to our seniors and to improving…
Letters to the Editor
Karen Frost | Making Students ‘Opportunity Ready’
I am writing to express my support for the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career Technical Education and Career Pathways program, and specifically Joe Messina, the current president…
Letters to the Editor
Carla Lewis | Non-Stop Achievements
Vote for Gloria Mercado-Fortine, who is running for City Council, District 2. Why? Because she and her husband have been the founders and leaders of this city since its beginning…
Castaic running back Justin Priestley (10) runs with the ball against Cleveland during the first quarter of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on Sept. 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Cleveland football shuts down Castaic at home
Going into Thursday’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Castaic Coyotes entered the contest on the heels of scoring a combined 88 points through two games. With a high-scoring offense and opportunity…
Canyon quarter Julian Carlin (1) attempting a pass downfield during the Cowboys non-league game against Kennedy High. Photo courtesy of Chloe Miller.
Thursday Night Football Scores
After Thursday’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Thursday night: Bishop Amat 49, Valencia 10 Cleveland 45, Castaic 7 Kennedy 56, Canyon 20 Photos below from Canyon's…
Whitesides introduces bill to investigate DOD insider trading
News release Reps. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, and Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, introduced the bipartisan No Insider Trading on National Security Act of 2026, legislation that investigates…
The courts
District sued over claims that teacher touched student
Attorneys for the William S. Hart Union High School District filed an Aug. 24 response denying the district’s liability for a family of a former seventh-grade student suing the district over claims of negligence, negligent hiring,…
Report: More than 3,000 people have died of Ebola in Congo
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer Congolese health authorities have confirmed that the number of deaths from Ebola has exceeded 3,000, with the number of confirmed cases being in excess of 6,000. …
A U.S. Airman attaches a GBU-31 munitions system to an F-15E Strike Eagle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, in an undisclosed location, on Dec. 18. U.S. Air Force via Getty Images
Trump denies claims of Iran munitions shortage crisis
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that reports of U.S. munitions stockpiles being heavily depleted during the war in Iran are false and that the military…
“Maldives” by Karen Nguyen.
City announces landscape art display at community center
News release The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Beyond the Horizon: An Exploration of Earth, Ocean and Space,” an exhibit by Karen Nguyen, on display now through Oct. 28…
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 to present one-night benefit reading of ‘You Got Older’
News release Dig Deep Theatre is scheduled to present a special one-night-only benefit reading of Clare Barron's Obie-winning play "You Got Older" on Saturday at 8 p.m. at California Institute of…
Old Town Newhall benefit T-shirt art by Daryl Bibicoff.
Local artist designs T-shirt to support businesses impacted by fire
News release Local artist Daryl Bibicoff created an original piece of art of an Old Town Newhall scene to commemorate the area after the recent tragic fire that destroyed several…
How to Create Birthday Photos That Feel Personal and Polished
Introduction A birthday photo does more than capture a person at a particular age. It preserves the atmosphere, personality, and emotion of a milestone that may never happen in exactly…
"Golden Butterfly" by Tabetha Herr.
SCAA presents ‘Sticks & Stones’ nature art exhibit
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association is presenting "Sticks & Stones," a new art exhibition celebrating the beauty, texture, color and inspiration found in the natural world. The…
"Change the Station" is changing venues due to the Main Street fire.
‘Change the Station’ shifts to CTG after fire burns The Main
News release The Big Sandwich Theatre Company's production of the comedy “Change the Station” was set to open in September at The Main Theatre in Old Town Newhall. After a…
Preparing Your Home for a Heat Wave: HVAC Maintenance Tips That Matter
It is hot in Palm Springs right now. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the area, with temperatures expected to climb into the 110s. And when…
"The Man Who Cheated Himself" (1950). Screenshot.
Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Man Who Cheated Himself’
By Signal Staff A film noir classic comes to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “The Man Who Cheated Himself,” starring Jane Wyatt and Lee…