Why Meaningful Gifts Often Matter More Than Expensive Ones
Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash A high price can make a gift impressive, but it does not automatically make it memorable. The presents people tend to keep,…
Best Course Authoring Software With Built In AI Video (2026 Ranking)
TL;DR AI now drafts full courses from source documents in hours. Human review still decides what ships. Colossyan leads this ranking for AI course creation. Match each tool to your…
Reinvesting Everything Into The Business Comes With A Hidden Trade-Off
When a business is growing, reinvesting profits into staff, equipment, marketing, stock, or expansion can feel like the obvious move. But strengthening the company doesn't automatically strengthen the owner's personal…
Moving from San Francisco to LA: An 8-Week Timeline
A move from San Francisco to Los Angeles looks simple on a map: one state, one highway, roughly six hours of driving. In practice, most of the stress has little…
What Sets Apart the Best Raw Account for Professional Traders
At the professional level, a trading account stops being a convenience and starts being a piece of equipment. When you are trading serious size, running automated systems, or scalping thousands…
John Boston | So When Did Nurses Start Going Ninja?
I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. I’ll not accuse the addendum health care helpers going all Beelzebub. However. At the very least, they’re flirting with ninja. Chiropractic. Dental. Henry Mayo Newhall…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | Always the Same
In re: Jack Teoli, letters, “Those Last-Minute SCOTUS Rulings,” Aug. 16: It always puzzles me why, to some people, the answer to every problem, real or imagined, seems to always…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | About Those Water Meters
This is in response to Glenda Roybal’s letter (June 23) regarding water meters.. I understand how she feels, but I also know why the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency did…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Do They See the Irony?
The (affluent female liberal) way to “forgive and forget” is to champion a child murderer, all illegal alien criminals, and every abortion seeker while forgetting three sweet children, millions of…
Dan Walters | Grumpy Voters Won’t Change Status Quo
Californians are in a sour mood these days, and for good reason. The state’s economy is stuck in neutral with scant job creation since the end of the COVID pandemic.…
City of Santa Clarita councilmember candidates engage in a forum cohosted by The Signal and the Valley Industry Association on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at the Canyon Theatre Guild ahead of the November elections. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Council candidates take questions
The Santa Clarita City Council has an election on the books that’s guaranteed to bring new names and faces to City Hall, with two incumbents not seeking re-election — and…
William S. Hart Union High School District candidates engage in a candidate forum cohosted by The Signal and the Valley Industry Association on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 at the Canyon Theatre Guild ahead of the November elections. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Candidates discuss Hart district challenges, opportunities
Four candidates spent Wednesday evening exchanging their concerns, solutions and educational philosophies at The Signal’s candidate forum for the two William S. Hart Union High School District board seats on…
The courts
Woman pleads in child sexual-assault case
A Santa Clarita Valley woman charged with the sexual assault of an underage girl from the local Boys & Girls Club where she was working at the time pleaded…
A live painting was on display during the NAACP's Santa Clarita chapter's Harlem Renaissance Gala at CalArts on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
NAACP showcases Black art and culture at CalArts during annual gala
Celebrating a cultural and innovative period in African American history — the Harlem Renaissance — the NAACP’s Santa Clarita chapter held its 2026 Harlem Renaissance Gala: The Story of a Cultural Revolution…
Circus Vargas set up its tent prior to its 2026 opening weekend at Valencia Town Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
The big top goes up: Circus Vargas prepares for show in SCV
Debuting a new show called, “Masquerade,” Circus Vargas set up its notable “big top” tent in the Valencia Town Center parking lot on Thursday. From Saturday to Oct. 19, residents can watch the show and the various acts…
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Evacuation orders issued for Danny Fire
A brush fire, with possible structure threat, broke out on the northbound side of Interstate 5 just south of State Route 138 in Gorman on Thursday afternoon and quickly grew to over 100 acres and prompted evacuation warnings, according to the Watch Duty app. The fire reportedly broke out at approximately…
How to Check Overtime Pay After a California Bonus: A Bonus Overtime Calculator Guide
There it is on your stub: overtime, a performance bonus, and an overtime rate that looks exactly like an ordinary week’s. Maybe something is off. Maybe payroll tucked the adjustment…
What You Should Know About Filing Hospital Malpractice Claims
Hospital treatment involves multiple clinicians, departments, records, and procedures. When a patient suffers harm, the cause may involve a surgeon, nurse, pharmacist, hospital policy, or a failure to communicate. A…
How the Best Legal Consulting Firms Drive Lasting Firm Growth
Law firm growth rarely comes from adding attorneys alone. Sustainable progress requires clear priorities, disciplined business development, efficient operations, and measured leadership decisions. The best legal consulting relationships connect those…
Best Bank Account for Women Based on Different Financial Needs and Life Stages
The right bank account for a woman depends on her income, financial goals, spending habits and stage of life. A student may prioritise easy access and low charges, while a…