Dan Walters | Santa Monica and the Housing Shortage
A few days ago, Santa Monica’s city and civic figures ceremonially opened a 13-unit apartment complex called Berkeley Station for low-income families and young adults – exactly the sort of…
The Savvy Senior | What Causes Dizziness and How to Fix It
Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it. …
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Local kindergartener recognized by Supervisor Barger in bookmark art contest
A local kindergartener was recognized for her artwork in the 46th annual Los Angeles County Bookmark Contest last week by Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Hosted by the L.A. County Library, the competition allows children in grades K-12 who live within the…
The suspect is described as a male in his 30s with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 6 feet, 1 inches tall and weighing around 220 pounds. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a denim shirt and jeans. Courtesy
Store assault prompts warning from victim
An alleged evening-time sexual assault at a popular Valencia grocery store last week prompted a warning from the victim about situational awareness, especially for someone who may feel vulnerable. The…
The Office of Spill Prevention and Response shared this picture of the spill in December, shortly after the incident was reported. Courtesy
Oil cleanup to enter 6th month
The bill is continuing to add up for a cleanup operation near Castaic that’s now entered its sixth month, according to a state official. A command center east of San Martinez Grande Canyon Road, north of…
Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene where a person was killed in a shooting Monday night near the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Lyons Avenue. Staff photo
Judge holds Newhall murder suspects to answer
L.A. County Superior Court Judge David Stuart held two defendants to answer in a June 2024 murder outside Valencia Liquor in Newhall. Omar Garcia Ramirez and Jose Corona Duarte are…
The public hearing notice involved a development of 3,150 homes on nearly 800 acres east of Interstate 5, west of Castaic Lake and north of Castaic.
County denies appeal for Northlake; project moves ahead
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved Northlake at an appeal, after hearing from the developer about the “environmentally superior” revise of the decades-old plan, despite the concerns of several environmentalist groups…
Approximately 700 people join the annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk to bring awareness and raise funds for children and families facing cancer on Saturday March 28, 2026 at Central Park. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’: Annual Michael Hoefflin Foundation walk at Central Park
Soon to be five-year-old Aaron Deleon, was just 14 months old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The diagnosis for the child was “a numbing and surreal feeling. We had never experienced or had any familiarity with childhood cancer,” his father,…
The new buses were delivered earlier this month. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita's Transit Division.
City introduces hydrogen fuel cell public transit buses
The city of Santa Clarita’s Transit Division is slowly making the change from compressed natural gases, or CNG, to hydrogen fuel cell buses, hoping the entire fleet will have zero emissions by the year 2040. The Transit Division received seven buses earlier this…
Canyon pitcher William Peck (33) throws a pitch during Thursday's game against Trinity at Canyon High School on March 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo
Canyon’s offense explodes for 18 runs in home win over de Toledo
Following a series loss to the West Ranch Wildcats, the Canyon Cowboys bounced back on Monday with an 18-0 win over the visiting de Toledo Jaguars of West Hills and secured their seventh win of the season. …
Cedarcreek Elementary School Principal Merly Soni prepares to cut the ribbon during the Oct. 24 celebration. Courtesy photo
Cedarcreek’s Edible Flex Lab garden and kitchen wins award for innovation
Cedarcreek Elementary School’s Edible School Yard and Flex Lab has won one of the Association for Learning Environment’s 2026 awards for innovation. The innovation award is given to learning environment projects that take an original approach to “educational delivery in technology,…
Cars pump their gas at ConservFuel in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, March 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
People weigh in on climbing gas prices as they hit $6 a gallon
Leea Jankowski, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, said she has seen a $20 increase when filling up her Jeep Cherokee tank — calling it painful to witness. People may be wondering why gas prices are getting higher. …
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
Newsom signs order requiring AI companies to prevent misuse
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state to implement policies to prevent the misuse of their technology. The order…
Trump Hails ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks, Threatens Major Escalation If Tehran Rejects Deal
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran—both direct and indirect—are ongoing and making “very good” progress, and urged Tehran to take the deal or face…
Travelers go through security screening at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, on July 10, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Airport security wait times slashed as TSA workers receive paychecks
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer Many U.S. airports reported significantly reduced security checkpoint wait times on March 30, with much of the worst pressure relieved after Transportation Safety Administration officers received their…
The courts
Trump: Birthright citizenship for children of freed slaves, not temporary visitors
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States’ current birthright citizenship policy was created to grant citizenship to freed slaves and their children, not to…
The courts
Supreme Court rules ‘conversion therapy’ ban violates First Amendment
By Matthew Vadum, Sam Dorman Contributing Writers The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Colorado’s ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors conflicted with therapists’ right to free speech. In an…
George Whitesides | The Disproportionate Impact in SCV
Everyone across the country is now feeling the high price of gas, but Santa Clarita residents deal with some of the longest commutes in the country. Because of that, the…
Letters to the Editor
Anthony N. Cervello | Meatball on a Saturday
The Santa Clarita heat shimmered off the pavement as Anthony, known to everyone as "Meatball," for his mother always having a large pot of sauce with meatballs simmering on the…
West Ranch's Josh Price (17) runs to home plate during Friday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on March 27, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch baseball downs Canyon for road win
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League Following a one-run first inning from the Cowboys, the Wildcats’ pitching staff held the Canyon Cowboys to five scoreless innings going into the seventh as West Ranch carried a…