Victor Davis Hanson | The MOU Is the Beginning, Not the End
Part 2 of 2 The cessation of American bombing and economic strangulation of Iran do not mark the end but the beginning of a new phase of problems for Iran.…
The Newhall District governing board pass a resolution to censure trustee Donna Robert for multiple violations of board bylaws during a special meeting on Thursday June 25, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Newhall school board censures Robert
Board members cite bylaw violations including racist comments A resolution to censure Newhall School District trustee Donna Robert for multiple violations of board bylaws against Superintendent Leticia Hernandez, including discriminatory comments, passed on a 4-1…
Six Flags welcomes thrill seekers as they anticipate its opening for the day. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Judge sets hearing on sanctions for Six Flags
The family suing Six Flags Magic Mountain over claims that a 22-year-old died following a ride on the X2 roller coaster has been granted a hearing on sanctions against the multinational theme park…
City OKs plan that increases affordable units
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock. With a unanimous…
Public Health confirms measles case in LA County
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary
A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman. According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block…
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy via Getty Images.
US official: Crude flows through Hormuz at pre-war levels
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said…
How Expensive Is It to Build a House? A Guide to Custom Home Design-Build, Rebuilds, and Construction Restoration
Building a house is exciting, but it can also be one of the most expensive and complex projects a homeowner will ever take on. Unlike buying an existing home, where…
Drug-related overdose deaths drop in LA County
News release Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County dropped for the third year in a row with a 6% decrease from 2024 to 2025, according to new…
5 Challenges Growing Businesses Can Solve With Fleet Maintenance Software
Many small and medium enterprises require fleet vehicles for their day-to-day operations. Companies operating delivery trucks, transport cars, utility vehicles, or other types of vehicles should manage them properly and…
5 Signs You Should File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things you’ll ever experience. It’s even harder when that loss is caused by another person who acted carelessly or intentionally. Wrongful…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s board of directors has adopted two plans that address the agency’s short- and long-term water planning objectives, the agency announced in a news release. These actions help ensure…
Santa Clarita Valley business news
Gold falls below $4K as dollar gains ground
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Gold fell below $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time since November as the U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in more than a year. The…
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Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident
A 26-year-old Castaic man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on June 18 has been taken into custody, according to a Nixle alert released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…
5.6 magnitude quake hits Northern California
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer An earthquake shook Redwood Valley in California at about 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, preliminarily measuring 5.6 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The temblor was centered 11…
Twin quakes hit Venezuela; death toll feared to rise
By Jill McLaughlin & Melanie Sun Contributing Writers Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday — a 7.2-magnitude quake followed just 39 seconds later by a larger 7.5-magnitude main shock — the U.S. Geological Survey reported. …
College briefs
College Briefs for June 25
Local trio named to dean's list at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Absurd!
Our lives are filled with absurdities. People thrive on them and refuse to let them go once they find a juicy one like a dog given a nice steak. The…
Letters to the Editor
Philip Wasserman | Reflecting on ‘The Odyssey’
Historians believe Homer composed his epic poem, “The Odyssey,” approximately 2,700 years ago. When Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey” opens on July 17, it will have already broken…
Victor Davis Hanson | Glee and Terror Over Iran MOU
Part 1 of 2 The tentative “memorandum of understanding” with Iran has caused glee on the Left and furor among many on the Right. The Left might welcome “peace,”…