Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | Tale of Two Pleas
This morning (Feb. 11) in The Signal, there were articles about two pleas for (criminal defendants). Why should they, in any possible way, get plea deals? One (is accused of…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Point and Counterpoint
In his Jan. 29 letter, Rick Barker claims that the Civil War was fought because some states ignored the 13th Amendment. On Feb. 13, Philip Wasserman challenged that statement. Then…
Letters to the Editor
Vernon Lackman | Taking Issue with Nation-World Story
Re: “They Shouldn’t Be A Political Prop,” nation-world page, Feb. 14. Once again The Signal’s editorial policy and political opinions are apparent in the printing of the above article, which…
Hart district test scores in highest tier of California high school districts
News release An analysis of state test scores ranks the William S. Hart High School District eighth in the state and No. 2 in Southern California, the district announced in…
Matthew Edward Pysher. Screenshot from FBI Los Angeles office via X.
DOJ: PA man arrested at Castaic motel federally charged with grooming girl into acts of self-harm
News release A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and federally charged after grooming a girl who recently turned 13 years old to send him sexually explicit material of herself and…
The Santa Clarita Planning Division’s staff is recommending the Santa Clarita City Council uphold a Planning Commission ruling, while a Cerritos developer hired a city-registered lobbyist and paid the appeal fee to make his case Tuesday. Courtesy
Developer to ask council for OK on self-storage plan
The Santa Clarita Planning Division’s staff is recommending the Santa Clarita City Council uphold a Planning Commission ruling, while a Cerritos developer hired a city-registered lobbyist and paid the appeal fee to make…
Winward’s Shiloh Johnson (54) attempts to block Valencia’s Kamilla Basyrova (34) during the semifinals of the CIF-SS girls’ basketball playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Valencia, Saugus win in semis, advance to CIF Championship
The Valencia Vikings and Saugus Centurions have both clinched appearances in the championship games of their respective brackets in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section playoffs. With wins on Saturday night, both teams clinched their…
The black GMC endures a traffic collision and gets overturned on Valencia Boulevard between McBean Parkway and Citrus Street, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Pickup hits pole, overturns near Valencia Town Center
An overturned vehicle resulted in one transport at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway on Monday afternoon, according to an official with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the…
Students returned to the Valencia campus for the start of the 2026 spring semester. Courtesy photo.
Photos: COC spring semester begins
The College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester is underway after classes began recently. The semester includes more than 1,690 sections of core courses across a wide range of subjects, along…
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
What to know about Trump’s 1st State of the Union of 2nd term
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump is scheduled to address both chambers of Congress on Tuesday in what will be his first State of the Union since beginning his second term. Scheduled for…
More than 10K flights canceled amid massive snowstorm
By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer More than 10,000 flights scheduled for between Sunday and Tuesday were canceled across the United States as a powerful nor’easter pounded the East Coast with heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding, disrupting air travel and prompting emergency declarations in several states. Data from FlightAware showed 3,440 cancellations on Sunday, followed by 5,535 on Monday and another 1,619 scheduled for Tuesday. On Monday alone, 88% of outgoing flights and 87% of incoming flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York were canceled, according to FlightAware. At Boston Logan International Airport,…
At least 25 Mexican soldiers killed after raid on ‘most wanted’ cartel leader
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer At least 25 members of the Mexican National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader…
Public Health confirms measles case in LA County
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited several L.A. County public locations…
Dr. Jasvant Modi on “Becoming Jain”: Campus Perks, Cultural Curiosity, and an Unexpected Ethical Conversation
Image Credit: Unsplash Dr. Jasvant Modi has built his career on the principles of his Jain faith. He has championed the integration of Jain teachings into institutions of higher learning across…
The badge for a California Highway Patrol officer
Solo-vehicle traffic collision results in one transport
One person was transported after a solo-vehicle traffic collision resulted in an overturned vehicle in the early hours of Sunday morning on northbound State Route 14 just south of Newhall Avenue, according to…
Glass and small car pieces are left behind after a traffic collision on Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Suspect tased, one transported after traffic collision
A 35-year-old man was tased after being uncooperative in the aftermath of a five-vehicle traffic collision that resulted in one transport on Oak Ridge Drive and Railroad Avenue on Sunday afternoon, according to an official with the…
8 Best Tasmania package holidays for authentic local experiences in 2026
TL;DR 8 Tasmania package holidays compared, from $1,050 to $6,375 per person Covers every travel style: luxury, budget, foodie, adventure, and cultural All packages include a personalised itinerary, national parks…
Things to Review before Selecting Durable Door Signs for Busy Business Entrances
First impressions form within seconds at any commercial entry point. Door signage plays a quiet yet powerful role in shaping that moment. A strong sign communicates direction, identity, and professionalism…
How Can I Find Out if Someone Is Married?
Finding out whether someone is married isn’t always about being nosy. You might be dating someone and want clear answers before you invest your time and emotions. Maybe you’re dealing with a legal or financial…
Discover the Cheapest ESA Letter Online
Emotional support animals are great companions, but you can't just call your cat an emotional support animal (ESA) and call it a day. While they might be providing you with emotional support, your…