The Savvy Senior | How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an Estate
Dear Savvy Senior, My uncle recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel honored that he asked me, but I’ve never done this…
The courts
Murder trial likely in September
A trial schedule was set for a 22-year-old Santa Clarita man being charged with second-degree murder in a 2023 Saugus crash that left his passenger dead. On Monday, Judge Hilleri Merritt set…
Santa Clarita City Hall
City adopts new ADU rules
The city of Santa Clarita formally amended its policies for accessory dwelling units on Tuesday, mandated updates to keep the city in compliance with state law. Council members lamented the…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft after driving stolen vehicle in Stevenson Ranch
A 52-year-old Van Nuys man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and vehicle theft with a prior conviction around 4 p.m. on Monday in the area of The Old Road and Pico…
Deputies: Woman attempts to stab father with knife
A 42-year-old Santa Clarita woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats and assault with a deadly weapon after attempting to stab her father with a knife on the 27600 block of…
Kelly Smudde eats dinner at the SCV Senior Center's 50th anniversary Golden Gala fundraiser on April 25, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
SCV Senior Center celebrates 50th anniversary at Golden Gala
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida ballroom was possibly the shiniest it’s ever been Saturday. The Senior Center’s 50th anniversary Golden Gala, a reimagined version of its annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser, let attendees interpret the year’s theme “all that glitters is…
Lifeguards Kalista Imo (front left) and Danae Plascencia present a CPR demonstration to attendees of the Water Safety Day event on June 21, 2025 at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City to host Water Safety Day
News release The city of Santa Clarita is reinforcing the importance of water safety through a free, community-focused event, Water Safety Day, scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.…
Faculty, alumni, industry partners, and current students gather at the University Center on April 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of College of the Canyons’ land surveying program. Courtesy photo.
COC Land Surveying celebrates 20th anniversary
News release The College of the Canyons Land Surveying Department marked its 20th anniversary with a special celebration held April 18 at the University Center. The event drew more than 60 attendees, which…
Kevin Lundby (L) speaks with featured artist Gary Friedman at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association's Spring Art Show at Le Chene French Cuisine in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
SCAA hosts its 12th annual art show
The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday. Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,…
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of narcotics-related charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of felony narcotics-related charges at Soledad Canyon Road and Whites Canyon Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…
Road rage incident from Antelope Valley comes to SCV
A now-confirmed road rage incident drew a heavy presence to the Copper Hill Drive and West Creek Drive area on Tuesday afternoon after initial reports said it was a suspected assault with a deadly weapon call, according…
Castaic’s sophomore right-hander Katelyn Eppenbaugh pitching during the first inning in a game against the Grizzlies at Castaic High School on April. 27, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Coyotes deliver win on senior night over Golden Valley
Following three straight losses in Foothill League softball play, the Castaic Coyotes are back to .500 on the season after a 15-5 win over the Golden Valley Grizzlies, their eighth win of the year. “It was a really great…
Photo courtesy of Miguel Mayorga
Golden Valley names Miguel Mayorga as new boys’ basketball head coach
Following the departure of longtime coach Chris Printz, Golden Valley High School has named Miguel Mayorga as the new head coach of the boys’ basketball team, according to a statement sent to The…
Saugus defense goes up for a block against Valencia outside hitter Dylan Murphy (0) during the first set of Thursday's game at Valencia High School on April 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Boys’ volleyball playoff preview: Five teams to play in CIF first round
The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released its boys’ volleyball playoff pairings with five teams from across the Santa Clarita Valley set to play in the first round on Wednesday. …
Why Real Estate’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Technology — It’s Capital Allocation
What institutional discipline reveals when it meets a market that has never been subjected to it Every few years, a new wave of real estate technology companies arrives with a…
Trump: Iran in a ‘state of collapse,’ wants Strait of Hormuz reopened
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran informed his administration that it is in a “state of collapse” and wants the Strait of Hormuz to…
Dr. Davis Morens, a longtime adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, in Washington on May 22, 2024. Photo courtesy of U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Former Fauci aide charged with conspiring to destroy records
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A former government official was charged with illegally conspiring to destroy records, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. A grand jury indicted Dr. David Morens, who was a senior…
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC next month
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates has said it is leaving OPEC and the broader alliance. “This decision follows a comprehensive review of the UAE’s production policy and its…
Local Trends Show Growing Interest in Wellness and Personal Care
Photo by LUNA ACTIVE FITNESS on Unsplash Across many communities, wellness and personal care are becoming central to how people structure their daily lives. What was once considered occasional self-care has evolved into…
5 Ways to Make Money When You Can’t Leave the House
Life has a way of putting you in situations you never planned for. Maybe you're recovering from an injury and can't get around the way you normally would. Or it…