Victim accidentally shoots himself with gun
A man was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after accidentally shooting himself with a gun on the 31500 block of Castaic Road on Saturday night, according to officials with the…
William S. Hart High Union High School District officials with Sal Frias (center) in front of the newly renamed gymnasium at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
A legacy of leadership: Golden Valley honors Sal Frias with gym dedication
Sal Frias was never looking for recognition when he pursued a career in education over two decades ago. He went into education because “I believe in kids. In public schools. And in the idea…
Levi’s Stadium hosts the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup play this year. Photo ©ADOBE STOCK. LOGO COURTESY SPORTSLOGOS.NET
New Places and Events to Explore This Year
Living in the Santa Clarita Valley we are lucky to have access to theme parks, including one in our own backyard, as well as world-class entertainment and other opportunities for fun and…
Feeling uncomfortable with new computers, ipads, tablets or smart phones, try a class to ease your technology fears. ©ADOBESTOCK
Lifelong Learning Options to Keep Your Brain Active
In Santa Clarita, the school bell does not stop ringing when teenagers and adults walk off campus. From city-run enrichment classes to nonprofit art studios and career-training programs, local residents can find…
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Finding Your Rhythm Again: Reestablishing Routines in the New Year
The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year,…
David Hegg | Stay Conscious of Your Conscience
By David Hegg When we ask the question of what distinguishes mankind from the rest of creation, one of the more precise answers usually included is the presence and activity…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Nothing to See!
When Republicans voted to cut Medicaid from able-bodied people and to eliminate fraud, the Democrats howled, “You’re taking away health care.” It was never-ending screaming and it continues to this…
Dozens of conservatives gathered for the First of the 250th Rallies event to celebrate President Trump's 5th year in office, as well as the nation's 250th birthday, at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Conservatives rally, cruise through the SCV
Conservatives gathered at Bridgeport Park on Saturday morning to celebrate President Donald Trump’s fifth year in office and embrace their patriotism with a cruise throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Led by 805 Patriots, a Ventura County-based…
A sedan was involved in a solo rollover crash on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025. Dillion Foster/ The Signal
One patient transported in solo rollover crash in Canyon Country
One person was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle rollover collision that occurred early Saturday afternoon in Canyon Country, at the intersection of Via Princessa and Whites Canyon Road,…
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Missing Santa Clarita man found in Los Angeles
A 39-year-old man who was reported missing after he was last seen in Canyon Country was found Friday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sergio Moises Centeno, who was last seen on Jan. 10 in the…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
2-year-old airlifted after falling out of a window
A 2-year-old was airlifted after falling out of an apartment window in the 1800 block of Erik Court Friday night. The child was fully conscious and heard crying on the call to Santa Clarita Valley…
Jason Gibbs | The Intrigue of America’s Justice System
The academic in me has always been fascinated by the judicial system. A co-equal branch of government, independent and crafted to be the safeguard against the potential tyranny of unchecked…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | The Longer You Are Around
The longer you are around and paying attention the more you will see that NOTHING is ever as good or as bad as politicians and other talking heads tell you…
Letters to the Editor
Philip Wasserman | Restoring Trust
Larry Moore (letters, Jan. 4) focused on Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, and their stock trading. I want to focus on the pending legislation to ban congressional stock…
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…