The Savvy Senior | When Do Most Americans Take Social Security?  

Dear Savvy Senior,  What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits.  — Born in ’64  Dear ’64,  You can sign…

Continue ReadingThe Savvy Senior | When Do Most Americans Take Social Security?  

Texas governor orders probes into potential fraud in child care services 

By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer  Texas last week became the first state to order internal fraud investigations into child care services in the wake of a federal fraud crackdown in Minnesota.  Gov. Greg Abbott directed state…

Continue ReadingTexas governor orders probes into potential fraud in child care services 
Read more about the article Nominations being accepted for SCV Man and Woman of the Year 
The Man and Woman of the Year organization awards two people in the Santa Clarita Valley every year based on their efforts and impact with volunteerism, May 2, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Nominations being accepted for SCV Man and Woman of the Year 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Committee invites all local nonprofit organizations to nominate one man and one woman from the ranks of their dedicated volunteers to…

Continue ReadingNominations being accepted for SCV Man and Woman of the Year 
Read more about the article Saugus Cafe lawsuit: Landlord is stealing the business  
The Saugus Cafe is full of people having one final meal on Jan. 2, 2026 following the announcement of its permanent closure after an almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus Cafe lawsuit: Landlord is stealing the business  

Allegations of dishonesty, intimidation and theft are at the heart of a lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of the longtime operators of The Original Saugus Cafe, alleging a series of…

Continue ReadingSaugus Cafe lawsuit: Landlord is stealing the business  

New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards 

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters Writer  Californians are paying a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card.  The 1.5% surcharge,…

Continue ReadingNew California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards 

Santa Clarita Valley Signal: Navigating Emergency Expenses and Car Title Pawns 

Introduction: unexpected expenses in Santa Clarita  Santa Clarita residents enjoy beautiful weather and a strong sense of community, but like any community, individuals and small businesses sometimes face sudden expenses - from…

Continue ReadingSanta Clarita Valley Signal: Navigating Emergency Expenses and Car Title Pawns 

Trump says he’s canceled meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is coming 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the White House has “canceled all meetings” with Iranian officials and that “help is on the way” amid days of…

Continue ReadingTrump says he’s canceled meetings with Iran, tells protesters help is coming 
Read more about the article Supreme Court considers state bans of boys in girls’ sports 
People take part in a rally, in support of Idaho and West Virginia laws protecting women's and girls' sports, at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 13, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Supreme Court considers state bans of boys in girls’ sports 

Compiled from news service reports  The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments over the constitutionality of two states' bans on boys' participation in girls' sports.  Idaho and West Virginia passed the laws, but…

Continue ReadingSupreme Court considers state bans of boys in girls’ sports 
Read more about the article SCV football players earn all-CIF honors across multiple divisions  
Saugus wide receiver Landon Lattimore (17) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Friday's game against Hart at College of the Canyons on Sept. 19, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

SCV football players earn all-CIF honors across multiple divisions  

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section announced its 11-man and eight-man all-CIF list for the 2025 season, which included multiple Santa Clarita Valley athletes across different divisions.   In total, 13 local players were recognized across four divisions for their efforts in the playoffs between both lists.  …

Continue ReadingSCV football players earn all-CIF honors across multiple divisions  
Read more about the article Legacy boys’ basketball completes win over top-ranked Mira Costa  
Photo courtesy of Legacy Christian Athletics. Signal file photo.

Legacy boys’ basketball completes win over top-ranked Mira Costa  

The Legacy Christian Lions were already riding some serious momentum after wins over Canyon of Anaheim and the Valencia Vikings in the previous few games.   But the Lions are riding a three-game winning…

Continue ReadingLegacy boys’ basketball completes win over top-ranked Mira Costa  
Read more about the article Crash knocks power out in Saugus 
A traffic collision causes a pole to be knocked down on Tupelo Ridge Drive and Copper Hill Drive in Saugus, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Crash knocks power out in Saugus 

By Perry Smith and Kamryn Martell  Signal Staff Writers  A single-vehicle traffic collision in Saugus prompted street closures and a power outage around 10:18 a.m. Tuesday, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  Firefighters were…

Continue ReadingCrash knocks power out in Saugus