Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | ‘Relatively’ Civil
As I finished reading this morning’s letters to the editor (Nov. 26) I kind of smiled while shaking my head, thinking how amazing it is that given so many diverse…
Dan Walters | Newsom’s Ambitions Complicate Budget
As Gavin Newsom moves ever-closer to declaring his presidential candidacy, everything he does in his last year as governor is rightfully being viewed through that political prism. Newsom knows that…
Damage from the earthquake of Jan. 17, 1994. File photo
Today: 32nd anniversary of Jan. 17, 1994, earthquake
By Signal Staff Jan. 17, 2026, marks 32 years to the day since the costliest earthquake in U.S. history, a magnitude-6.7 event, struck at 4:31 a.m. While the epicenter was…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | How Canyon High Got Homered by AV Refs
For some of us, it’s a couple days past the deadline to get our quarterly tax payments postmarked. For the rest of you wage monkeys, it’s time to don a huge smile, check the cinches and swing a (one and…
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested on the 24100 block of Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia on Friday afternoon, according to reports from the scene. Signal staff photo.
One arrested on suspicion of hit and run
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested on the 24100 block of Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia on Friday afternoon, according to reports from the scene. According to witnesses on the scene, Santa Clarita…
Saugus point guard Aiden Pisarnwongs (10) keeps possession of the ball during the first quarter of Friday's game against Canyon at Saugus High School on Dec. 5, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Friday night basketball scores
After Friday night’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Foothill League across boys’ and girls’ basketball. Boys’ basketball Hart 75, Canyon 47 Saugus 80, Castaic 35 Golden Valley 54, West…
Water tanks overlook the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
SCV Water to talk management plan with city
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is continuing public outreach Tuesday over the Urban Water Management Plan, the five-year strategy the agency uses to manage local water need and supply. The agency…
Lawsuit alleges Newhall district employees campaigned during 2024 election
A former candidate who ran to represent trustee area No. 5 for the Newhall School District’s governing board in the 2024 general election, is now alleging that employees were allowed to participate in political campaigning during work hours on campus and it was the cause of her defeat, according to the lawsuit. The…
The Clinkunbroomer family unveil the new name of the Castaic Sports Complex in honor of Deputy Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
County dedicates sports complex in memory of Clinkunbroomer
A public recreation complex in Castaic will now display the name of Ryan Clinkunbroomer after an unveiling ceremony Friday dedicating the complex in the memory of the sheriff’s deputy who was slain in the line of duty in Palmdale. …
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to receive a virtual tour Tuesday at City Hall for the first public look at the Belcaro at Sand Canyon project.
Belcaro developer to offer virtual tour
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to receive a virtual tour Tuesday at City Hall for the first public look at the Belcaro at Sand Canyon project. The plan has been…
The city is expected to conduct a site tour Tuesday for a project expected to add about 300 market-rate apartments near Golden Valley High School and lead to an extension of Via Princessa, according to an agenda posted Friday.
Planning to conduct site tour of Via Princessa project
The city is expected to conduct a site tour Tuesday for a project expected to add about 300 market-rate apartments near Golden Valley High School and lead to an extension of Via Princessa, according…
Cristian “Concrete” Gutierrez at his creative studio in Canyon Country on Jan. 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCV comedian Concrete discusses his foundation as new film is released
Cristian Gutierrez, otherwise known as Concrete, sits in his studio for his podcast, “Perritos Only Podcast,” a small part of his creative space in Canyon Country. The space, which is a…
West Ranch defender Tyler Lankford (13) fights for the ball against Golden Valley's Isaac Negrete (26) during the first half of Thursday's game at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 15, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Golden Valley boys’ soccer secures comeback at home over West Ranch
After back-to-back losses in the Foothill League to Saugus and Valencia, the rivalry matchup for Golden Valley against the West Ranch Wildcats was a must-win for the Grizzlies. But the Wildcats looked poised to win…
Photo courtesy of Paseo Aquatics Swim Club.
Paseo Aquatics adds Lim to coaching staff, set to host high school coaches’ panel
The Paseo Aquatics Swim Club announced the addition of Santa Clarita Valley native Tim Lim to its coaching staff, following a tenure at Canyons Aquatics. “Coach Tim’s commitment to the Santa Clarita Valley competitive swimming scene…
Trump: Gaza Board of Peace formed, backs Palestinian technocratic group
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, following the start of the second phase of a U.S.-backed cease-fire agreement between Israel and terrorist…
Law enforcement surround anti-ICE protesters in downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026, and demanded they disperse or be arrested. Photo by Jacki Thrapp.
DHS: Illegal immigrant weaponizes vehicle against ICE in Texas
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Robyn Argote Brooks, an illegal immigrant from Cuba, who weaponized his vehicle against law enforcement officials, according to a Thursday statement…
A protester against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations is arrested by police officers in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.
ACLU sues DHS over Minnesota ICE operations
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a class action for Minnesotans who allege that federal agents are violating their constitutional rights during ongoing immigration enforcement operations…
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (L) and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt speak at a news conference at the Danish Embassy in Washington on Jan. 14, 2026. Photo by Emel Akan.
US lawmakers head to Denmark as Trump presses Greenland bid
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Denmark on Friday for talks with Danish and Greenlandic leaders, as President Donald Trump continues his push to…
Maria Gutzeit | Planning for Our Water Future
Like many of you, our wish is to ring in the New Year with energy and optimism. Unfortunately, last January began with the destructive Hurst and Hughes fires surrounding Santa…
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2 arrested on suspicion of robbery
Two 18-year-old men were arrested Friday on suspicion of stealing $8,500 in cash from an individual in a car at a Valencia Bank of America branch, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The robbery reported in Valencia led…