Dan Walters | California’s Tax-and-Spend Prop War
California voters will pass judgment on 14 statewide ballot measures this year and all but two relate, in some manner, to financing public services. Collectively they represent the latest version…
City planning another look at ‘granny flats’ policy
The city of Santa Clarita is once again looking to change its housing policies, in a way that adds more options, as well as regulations, for accessory dwelling units, or…
The courts
Trial under way in murder of COC student
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ordered a murder suspect’s girlfriend out of custody this week, after she refused to acknowledge the witness oath on the stand or provide…
WiSH Foundation hosts annual ASCEND panel
The WiSH Foundation welcomed women from junior high all the way to adulthood to the annual ASCEND (Achieve, Succeed, Confidence, Empower, Nurture and Drive) panel. The event Thursday at…
Students watch the winning public service announcement videos during an award ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at the SCV Sheriff’s Station. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
‘No Place for Hate’ award ceremony held at sheriff’s station
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station hosted the public-service announcement “No Place for Hate” award ceremony for the William S. Hart Union High School District's junior high and high schools…
Attendees listen to a class at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Health Fair at OLPH in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
OLPH Health Ministry hosts annual Health fair
Wanting to raise awareness and help the community connect with medical providers and nonprofits, Our Lady of Perpetual Help church hosted its annual health fair. The health fair, which has…
Deputies: Couple arrested after domestic incident
A 35-year-old man and 29-year-old woman from Saugus were arrested after a domestic violence incident on the 28500 block of High Ridge Drive in Saugus on Saturday morning, according to…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of vandalism, possession of controlled substance
A 33-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to a…
A man was killed in suspected in a solo vehicle crash after colliding with a tree in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Signal staff photo.
Man identified in fatal crash on Railroad Avenue
A man involved in a crash that may have been related to street racing on Railroad Avenue early Saturday morning has been identified, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, part of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on July 23, 2026. Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP
Rubio: Ukraine and Russia should focus on ending war
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer Ukraine and Russia must focus on ending the war to avoid a “very real risk” of an escalation of the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco…
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) prepares for a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Homan: Omar could be denaturalized if found to have violated immigration laws
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Border czar Tom Homan said on Saturday that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., could be denaturalized if investigators find that she lied when applying for U.S. citizenship. …
A car burns as thick black smoke billows over Boulevard Saint-Denis in Paris on Oct. 17, 2026.
Photo by Etienne Fauchaire.
French officials announce curfew for some parts of Paris
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer French authorities set curfews in parts of Paris on Monday in a bid to protect people and safeguard property after a weekend of riots, arson and…
Dr. Amanda Woodworth
Clinical trial to evaluate blood test for early detection of breast cancer
News release Researchers at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, have launched a clinical trial to evaluate whether a blood test can help detect breast…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights power of early detection, treatment
News release Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, affecting hundreds of thousands of families each year. Health experts say greater awareness, regular…
West Ranch wide receiver Sofia Forbes (23) earns a first down during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Hart at Hart High School on Oct. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Flag Football playoff preview: Four Foothill League teams set for CIF first round
After the Castaic Coyotes and West Ranch Wildcats made history last season as California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section finalists, it's time for a new team to write its chapter in…
West Ranch outside hitter Lola Van Why (23) hits the ball over the net against Valencia's Faith Hilton (9) during the second set of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Girls’ volleyball playoff preview: Seven SCV teams to play in first round
There will be seven teams from the Santa Clarita Valley – from the Foothill League and Heritage League – participating in this season’s playoff race. After West Ranch claimed the…
Representative George Whitesides, D-Acton, shares his input with the audience during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum at the University Center on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Whitesides’ AV office receives ‘suspicious’ mailing
FBI: Envelope containing white powder was among several sent nationally under investigation Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, posted a statement Sunday indicating he was the recipient of what the FBI…
How Software Helps Transport Companies Optimize Routes and Cut Costs
For transport companies, operational efficiency is directly linked to the smart use of vehicles and driver time. Even minor errors in route planning can lead to unnecessary mileage, delivery delays,…
Reagan Zimmerman, 2, gets a temporary tattoo from Kiana Inez at the 36th annual "Haunted Jailhouse" at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
LASD, Boys and Girls Club bring Haunted Jailhouse to SCV
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club and the SCV Sheriff’s Station came together to bring the community a fright with a "Child's Play" inspired haunted house on Sunday. …
A man in his 20s was transported to the hospital in critical condition following an e-scooter and vehicle collision in Valencia on Saturday afternoon. Signal Staff/The Signal
Man in critical condition following e-scooter collision
A man in his 20s was transported to the hospital in critical condition following an e-scooter and vehicle collision in Valencia on Saturday afternoon, according to a Santa Clarita Valley…