Letters to the Editor
Stu Megaw | An Icon Passes
I moved to Santa Clarita from the Virginia ’burbs of D.C. in 2015 and, like many before me and since, liked what I saw and immediately became an isolationist: OK,…
Commentary
Jose Angel Amezcua | Fighting Wildfires a Heartbreaking Task
On a cold January day at our fire camp in Northern California, I learned my crew was being sent south. On the bus, I kept wondering why they would need…
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge
Deputies arrest assault suspect on warrant
Deputies with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Crime Impact Team arrested a man Monday afternoon in Canyon Country who had a warrant out for his arrest for assault with a deadly weapon…
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus Cafe dispute: What’s in a name?
Landlord, longtime restaurant operators at odds over who ‘owns’ the name The owners of the property at 25861 Railroad Ave., which has been home to The Original Saugus Cafe since 1952, announced…
SCV Sheriff's Station
Teen reports sexual assault in riverbed
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed a man was arrested after a female teen reported a sexual assault Monday in the bed of the Santa Clara River in Canyon Country. …
Valencia High School’s Two ’N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 before they are set to go to New Orleans for the Jazz Education Conference. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy
Group set to perform at national jazz showcase in New Orleans Valencia High School’s Two ‘N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed a preview showcase of the group's numbers at The Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a performance in a national…
L.A. County looking for orgs to help host summer arts internship
L.A. County’s Department of Arts and Culture is accepting applications from organizations to join a resource pool able to help support an upcoming county-led internship program. The arts internship, which will last for eight weeks during the summer months and support a cohort of…
Midwife Madeleine Wisner measures Chloé Mick's belly during a maternity care consultation at Mick's home in Sacramento on Feb. 6, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Millions gain access to in vitro fertilization under new state law
By Kristen Hwang Contributing Writer When Megan Meo, 36, and her husband decided to start a family, they knew they wanted two kids. They didn’t know they would have to endure multiple rounds…
Neighbors confront Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Special Response Team officers following an immigration raid at the Italian restaurant Buono Forchetta in San Diego on May 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of Pedro Rios via CalMatters.
California is banning masks for federal agents; Here’s why it could lose in court
By Nigel Duara Contributing Writer A series of immigration raids across California in 2025 had one thing in common: Most of the federal agents detaining people wore masks over their faces. …
As of Jan. 1, landlords are now required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new California law. Adobe Stock photo.
A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments; LA landlords fought it
By Nadia Lathan Contributing Writer Fridge-less apartments dotting the pricey California rental market will soon be a head-scratching relic. As of Jan. 1, landlords are now required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator…
How Game Completionists Built a Subgenre That Refuses to Skip Content
Platform-specific achievement systems transformed an isolated gameplay preference into a visible, competitive subculture. What emerged wasn't just a playstyle but an ecosystem of tracking tools, leaderboards, and personalities who turned exhaustive game mastery…
COC’s board leadership votes slated for Friday
The College of the Canyons’ governing board is scheduled to vote in a new board president, vice president and clerk during a special meeting and board retreat on Friday morning. Friday’s organizational meeting follows the customary annual organizational meeting in…
File photo of Legacy head coach James Mosley as he watches his team play against Beacon Hill. Photo by Habeba Mostafa / The Signal
Legacy Christian boys’ basketball takes down Valencia
After finishing the first half of the season 11-8, the Legacy Christian Lions kicked off the 2026 calendar year with a narrow 69-61 win over the Vikings at Valencia High School. The…
Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troop deployment in Venezuela
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that he does not expect the U.S. military to send troops into Venezuela following an operation over the weekend that led to the…
Trump advises Republicans to advance policy objectives, secure control of Congress
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republican lawmakers to highlight and expand policy successes to secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, during a speech to the…
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado hails Trump for Maduro capture
By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated President Donald Trump for making the decision to capture Nicolás Maduro, in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday. …
Then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 15, 2020. Jeff Roberson/Pool/Getty Images
Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Attorney General William Barr said he believes deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will be convicted and will receive a sentence comparable to the one handed down…
What Will 2026 Bring for U.S. International Education?
As 2026 approaches, U.S. international education is entering a period of adjustment rather than disruption. After years of pandemic recovery, visa backlogs, political debates, and rapid technological change, the system…
Taylor Thomson: The Air Cover Problem Marketing Must Solve That BD Teams Cannot
The question comes up in every revenue planning meeting: Should we hire business development reps first or build the marketing function? Taylor Thomson has a definitive answer. Marketing comes first. Always. …
A car merges onto the northbound side of Interstate 5 on Tuesday morning, which had traffic delays following a fatal collision. Jan, 6. 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Person dies in early-morning crash on I-5
One person died after an early-morning crash involving two box trucks and one sedan on the Interstate 5 northbound just south of Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday morning, according to…