Byron York | Trump Builds the Wall, as Promised
Lately, there have been news stories expressing alarm about the rapid progress the Trump administration is making building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Whatever the stories are nominally about…
Commentary
Caroline McCaughey | Platner Problems Reach Past the Maine Boundary
Graham Platner wants Democrats to believe that Trump voters and working-class independents will vote for him. With his gruff voice, beard and sweatshirts-instead-of-suits, Platner cuts the figure of a blue-collar…
Patsy Ayala | A Summer of Stories Awaits at the Santa Clarita Public Library
As a mother, some of my favorite summer memories are the quiet moments spent reading with my children. Whether it was turning pages together before bedtime, visiting the library to pick…
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Saugus district presents 2026-27 LCAP proposal
The Saugus Union School District held a public hearing on its 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan during the June 3 governing board meeting, and the approval of the LCAP is scheduled…
An artist's representation of Sunridge, a community looking to bring thousands of homes, along with hundreds of acres of open space, to the Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy
City OKs study on Sunridge
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved the latest milestone for a project expected to transform the landscape of the Santa Clarita Valley and add thousands of homes. The…
A drone view of Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County with an algal bloom. Castaic Lake is part of the West Branch of the State Water Project. The reservoir formed by Castaic Dam on Castaic Creek, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken October 14, 2023 Ryan McKinney / California Department of Water Resources
Algae blooms in Castaic Lake, ‘no contact’ notice issued
For people looking to cool off with a day at the lake, they should know that Castaic Lake’s upper lake has a “no contact” notice in place for the time being due…
Firefighters extinguish a garage fire in Castaic on Wednesday June 10, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal
House fire reported in Castaic
A structure fire in Castaic prompted the immediate response of the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon. According to Howard Tieu, a spokesman for L.A. County Fire, first responders were dispatched to…
Photo courtesy of Gavin Pantelidis
Saugus’ Pantelidis shines in international tournament, named all-CIF
Gavin Pantelidis is only just a sophomore but after an 84-goal season with the Saugus boys’ lacrosse team and a U-19 Heritage Cup win with the Greece national team, the soon-to-be-junior is playing with seniority. Pantelidis, who just…
West Ranch outfielder Bret Potter (44) slides to steal second base in the sixth inning of the 2023 CIF Southern Section Baseball Championships at West Ranch High School in Valencia, Calif., on Friday, May 5, 2023. West Ranch won 6-5 and move on to the next round. Chris Torres/The Signal
Potter, West Ranch alum, named D3 All-American
News release Lewis & Clark College baseball junior Bret Potter became the second player in program history to be named an All-American during the Division III Era last week, when D3baseball.com announced its All-American…
Di Thompson, co-chair of the "La Dolce Vita" fundraiser, right, took photos with other attendees at the photo booth during the Boys & Girls Club 54th Annual Benefit Auction at the SCV Senior Center on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
‘La Dolce Vita’ fundraiser pulls out the stops, and lemons, for Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s 54th benefit auction at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Saturday literally started with a bang. This year’s theme, “La Dolce Vita,” dressed the Bella Vida ballroom in the aesthetics of the Italian…
SCV LGBTQ Center to host Santa Clarita Summer Games
News release The Santa Clarita Valley LGBTQ Center is scheduled July 18 to host the Santa Clarita Summer Games, a community-wide celebration of athleticism, inclusion and pride. The event at Newhall Park is planned to…
From left: Child & Family Center President/CEO Nikki Buckstead; Kaiser Permanente physician, Dr. David Wong; and Kaiser Permanente Community Health Manager Amy Wiese. Courtesy photo.
Kaiser, Child & Family Center partner to expand mental health access
News release Kaiser Permanente recently presented a $12,000 contribution to the Child & Family Center to help sustain and expand access to behavioral health services across the Santa Clarita Valley, according…
Being a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for Shauntell Lowe, according to a news release from the community college, which held its graduation ceremony last week. Courtesy photo.
First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation
News release With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination. Being a first-generation college…
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools. Courtesy photo.
Whitesides hosts send-off ceremony for service academy appointees
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, recently celebrated the students across California’s 27th Congressional District who received appointments to military service academies and preparatory schools. At the send-off ceremony held in Lancaster, the congressman spoke alongside Col. Thomas M. Tauer, 412th…
Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults. Courtesy photo.
Mercedes-Benz dealer presents $4,600 donation to Carousel Ranch
News release Mercedes-Benz of Valencia recently presented a $4,600 donation check to Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit that provides equestrian therapy and workplace training for developmentally disabled children and adults. The $4,600 donation was generated…
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry recently provided kitchen staples to wellness and resource centers in the William S. Hart Union High School District. Courtesy photo.
SCV Food Pantry partners with Hart district to support student wellness
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry recently provided kitchen staples to wellness and resource centers in the William S. Hart Union High School District, aiming to ensure that students and families facing food insecurity have access to nutritious options during…
Immigration News
Trump signs $70B bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol for 3 years
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a $72 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The measure, known as the Secure America Act, funds ICE and Border…
Navigating Secure Digital Asset Transfers With a Trusted Exchange Platform
Image Credit: Unsplash Digital assets exist in a different environment than physical alternatives. Without a secure exchange platform, the actual result of a transfer may be uncertain. Amid the rise of…
Why Flat Pack Containers Are Becoming a Smarter Space Solution for Modern Businesses
Businesses across industries are facing increasing pressure to optimize space, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing operational requirements. Whether supporting construction projects, managing temporary workspaces, or expanding storage capacity, companies…
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. U.S. Navy via Getty Images
Regime: Iran will reassess US talks after clashes
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An Iranian regime spokesman on Wednesday said Tehran will reassess its negotiations with the United States following strikes launched by both countries this week and U.S. President Donald Trump signaling that…