John Boston | Virtue Signaling or Fighting the New Courthouse?
I was pretty darn happy when we became a city in 1987. But then, a bittersweet realization visited: “In two or three generations, Santa Clarita will end up just like the…
Letters to the Editor
Mihran Kalaydjian | The Impact of LA Mayor on SCV
The political turbulence unfolding in Los Angeles may feel distant to residents of Santa Clarita but its impact could be closer to home than many realize. Mayor Karen Bass now…
Dan Walters | Reflecting on Jesse Jackson and Jerry Brown
The death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson has sparked a flurry of remembrances about his career as a civil rights champion and political figure. It’s timely, therefore, to recall an…
Residents experienced rainy conditions Thursday morning throughout Santa Clarita on Feb. 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
NWS: Storm headed east, wind warnings linger
After dumping more than three and a half inches of rain in parts of the Santa Clarita Valley, a stormfront is heading out of the area, according to Thursday’s forecast. …
SCCS point guard Miranda Zuniga (4) dribbles the ball during the CIF-SS Division 9 quarterfinal game against Vista del Lago at SCCS on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SCCS girls’ basketball loses in thriller to Vista Del Lago, eliminated from CIF playoffs
Going into the fourth quarter of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Division 9 quarterfinals matchup against the vising Vista Del Lago Ravens of Moreno Valley, the Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals were losing, 32-26. But after…
Luis Chinchilla Mejia
Hearing set for defendant in AV, SCV rape allegations
Judge Gregg Marcus on Tuesday ordered a Palmdale man accused of two separate sexual assault allegations back to his courtroom next month for a preliminary hearing on the charges, after evidence was reported…
Kevin James Reddy
Riverside to seek death penalty in murder of retired deputy, wife
A spokeswoman for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday the office would be seeking the death penalty over the murders of a longtime former local deputy and his wife…
The second vantage point, which is seen from Golden Valley High School, was showcased during the tour conducted by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
No formal Planning Commission meeting for February
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission confirmed it will not formally convene this month, as there are no projects ready for the five-member body to review, according to a city spokeswoman. The…
The courts
County lawyers take aim at Roblox
Lawyers for L.A. County have filed suit alleging Roblox, a billion-dollar gaming company claiming to be the nation’s largest for kids, is failing to protect children from online predators, according to county officials Thursday. The move…
Wahkan roams The Signal offices on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Signal file photo
The Signal gets special visit by wolf
The Signal had a special visit by a furry friend on Thursday morning. However, the furry friend was a wolf named Wahkan. His owners Colette and Paul Pondella from Shadowland Foundation, a wolf rescue by Lake Hughes,…
Saugus senior guard EvaMarie Rios (13) evading the Portola Bulldog defender in the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals at Saugus High School on Feb. 18, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.
Rios leads Saugus girls’ basketball to win over Portola, advances to CIF semifinals
In the 2024 California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section basketball playoffs, the Saugus Centurions fell short of advancing to the semifinals in a loss to the Torrance Tartars, a result that head coach Anthony Falasca said he’s lost…
Valencia’s Mika Pickup (17) and Crescenta’s Kaylee Ko (7) fight for the ball during the CIF-SS quarterfinals on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus falls on the road, Valencia eliminated in PKs, both out of CIF playoffs
Wednesday night’s action of the girls’ soccer playoffs produced two thrilling matches for the Valencia Vikings and Saugus Centurions. But neither team was able to clinch a bid into the semifinals of their respective brackets and were…
College briefs
College Briefs for Feb. 19
2 local students named to Shenandoah University dean's and president’s list Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester and 525…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a file photograph. Abrego Garcia Family/Handout
Judge orders ICE not to re-detain Abrego Garcia
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer A federal judge has blocked U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the men at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles. …
A combination of images from video show a masked person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Courtesy of the FBI.
Sheriff: Sample from gloves in Guthrie case doesn’t match DNA in FBI database
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Arizona sheriff’s department involved in the search of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother said on Wednesday that a DNA profile found on a glove near the woman’s residence…
What Features Define Billing Automation Platforms?
In the quest for efficiency and accuracy in financial operations, billing automation platforms have become a go-to for organizations. They provide excellent features that simplify complex processes, reduce errors, and…
A Surprise Delivered at the Last Possible Moment—and How to Make It Happen on Purpose
Some surprises feel special not because they are expensive or rare, but because of timing. A gift that arrives exactly when it should—no earlier, no later—can turn an ordinary day…
Comparing Impact Windows and Doors vs. Traditional Options
You’ve probably stared out a window during a howling storm and wondered if that old pane of glass would even stand up to a big gust. Here’s the thing: impact…
The L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner logo.
Woman identified in fatal crash on freeway
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office have identified the woman who was killed in a traffic collision on northbound State Route 14, just north of Newhall Avenue and Interstate 5 on…
Trump announces $10B US commitment to Board of Peace
By Emel Akan & Jacob Burg Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted the first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday in Washington, bringing together heads of state and representatives from more than two dozen countries…