David Hegg | Thoughts on Ethical Stability
By David Hegg Ever leave a situation or conversation and regret the way you acted? Ever found yourself wondering, “Why did I say that, or act that way?” You’re not…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Knowing vs. Feeling
As I was listening to some of the more “interesting” speeches and commentaries during the recent Grammy Awards ceremony ... ICE this, aliens that, ya-da, ya-da, ya-da ... I was…
Participants gathered at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard for the national "No Kings" protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: ‘No Kings’ Protest
At the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, well over a thousand demonstrators gathered to take part in the "No Kings" protest Saturday morning. As part of the third…
File Art
Saugus board moves forward in final selection phase of superintendent search
Although the Saugus Union School District’s governing board has yet to vote on who will be appointed as the next superintendent, the second round of interviews was completed on Thursday, and the process is now moving…
Video: Injured owl saved
An owl was found injured in Stevenson Ranch Thursday night at 10 p.m., according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. The owl was found on the left lane…
Patrick Lee Gipson | A Republican Governor? Yes, a Real Possibility
Let’s be real for a second. A Republican governor in California? Yeah … I know. That probably sounds crazy to some people. But it’s not. That’s not some far-off idea…
Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | Being Heard in a Positive Way
Glenda Roybal’s letter to the editor on March 24 emphasizes that the citizens of Santa Clarita are waking up to the fact that most of the “loud” (negative)people at many…
Letters to the Editor
Mihran Kalaydjian | The Math Challenge for Democrats
California hasn’t elected a Republican governor in nearly two decades. Yet in the 2026 governor’s race, the biggest threat to Democratic dominance may not come from Republicans — it may…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Immigration and Weekend Warriors
In his March 15 response to my Jan. 30 letter, Arthur Saginian characterizes both Nicole Good and Alex Pretti as “weekend warriors” (apologies to the brave men and women who…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | This crack isn’t something to take lightly
Question: Robert, I fear we have a very big issue. We live in Valencia with the rear of our home on a hill. We have a single-story home with a guest room that we rarely go…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Pirates, Wacky Kidnappers & The SCV’s Greatest Shot
If you’ve ridden more than a little, you’ve had an experience where you just drop your reins, hold your arms out and gallop with your eyes closed. This early spring of 2026, I’m recommending it for you more seasoned…
Paul Butler | Workplace Lessons from the Journey
Recently, I traveled across the country to facilitate a leadership retreat for a client. During the long journey, I had three experiences that turned into valuable workplace lessons I thought would be beneficial…
Mark Blazer | Passover: A reminder to always maintain hope
Every year at Passover, we sit around the Seder table and tell a story we know by heart — the journey from slavery to freedom. And every year, somehow, it feels different.…
The courts
Extortion-ring case moving forward against Sand Canyon man
A federal judge declined to dismiss charges, but set a trial date for a year from now in the case against a retired homicide detective from Sand Canyon accused of being part of an…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting Airbnb host
A 40-year-old man from Pasadena was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after he took an Airbnb host’s property, made verbal threats to harm him, and caused damage to items on the…
Hart District Trustee Erin Wilson (left) with Stephanie English at Wednesday's governing board meeting on March 25, 2026. Screenshot.
Local leaders presented with One Hart award
Two local leaders were recognized for their work and presented with the One Hart award on Wednesday evening during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting. Los Angeles County…
Matthew Ayres crosses the finish line after completing the Valencia Trail Race 10k race on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Climbing the trails and leading the way
For many people, running a race is a great feat. This is especially the case for those who chose to run the Valencia Tail Race, alongside San Francisquito Canyon Road near Valencia last…
Students and their families at the Golden Valley High School gym during the Many Families, One Communities resource fair on March 21, 2026. Courtesy photo/Isiah Manick
Many Families, One Community resource fair promotes physical and emotional health
Standing at the entrance of Golden Valley High School on Saturday, the 10th annual Many Families, One Community Resource Fair was a lot to take in. Booths representing health and wellness organizations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley that provide…
Signal File Photo
Castaic district to consider revisions to safety plan, bid approvals
The Castaic Union School District has scheduled a special governing board meeting Monday to cover several action items and a handful of bid approvals. Those action items will include first readings of revisions…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule
News release At its March 17 regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors adopted a resolution to standardize the agency’s committee meeting dates to create a better flow of meetings and establish greater scheduling consistency across the organization, the agency…