Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | Shouting at My Television
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech was the longest in history at one hour and 47 minutes. He needed that much time to enumerate all of the legislation,…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Is This Any Surprise?
Protesting in favor of a regime that kills protesters is a special kind of stupid, but since the same folks protest law enforcement for enforcing the law, it’s very on-brand.…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Getting to the root of an overflowing planter
Question: Hi Robert, my name is Lisa and I’d like to know if you can tell me what to do about a planter I have against my home. During these last rains it…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Pumas, Obits & The Great St. Francis Dam Disaster
This week’s trail ride marks one of this valley’s top claims to, if not fame, then infame. This marks the 98th anniversary of the great St. Francis Dam Disaster — the second-worst thing to happen to Californians in history and…
Deputies and firefighters were on the scene at Ridge Route Road in Castaic in response to a gas line explosion on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
SoCal Gas working on timeline for pipeline repairs
The Gas Co. is still working on its timeline for fixing a gas main that ruptured in an explosion that prompted evacuation orders for more than 14,000 in Castaic, officials said…
Santa Clarita City Hall
City to review rules on ‘granny flats’
The city of Santa Clarita is once again updating its rules and regulations on accessory dwelling units, ADUs, or “granny flats,” following feedback in December from the state’s housing regulators. The first…
Signs indicating that businesses at Plum Commerce Center are still in operation were present during the Bouquet Canyon closure on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Businesses: It’s a struggle for survival in Bouquet Canyon
Up Bouquet Canyon Road, a little past Central Park, a pair of business parks have proprietors saying their businesses are struggling to survive, thanks to an 11-month closure of Bouquet…
Career Visions to host Resource Information Night
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career Visions program is scheduled to host its 13th annual Resource Information Night, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Placerita Junior High School's Turner…
Hart junior OH Aiden Wellins (11) attempting a kill during the first set in a game against the Golden Valley Grizzlies at Golden Valley High School on Mar. 12, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal.
Hart boys’ volleyball defeats Golden Valley, secures back-to-back league wins
After losing in the Foothill League volleyball opener to Valencia, the Hart Hawks have bounced back with back-to-back league wins, including a road victory over the Golden Valley Grizzlies on Thursday. The Hawks defeated the Grizzlies…
SCV BandCast announces Battle of the Bands
News release SCV BandCast announced it is launching the 2026 SCV BandCast Battle of the Bands, a semiannual tournament will take over the dual outdoor stages at Route 66 Classic Grill in mid-summer and December, offering local artists a platform to showcase original music and compete for…
Hart's Naima Melendez (13) is celebrated by the team for scoring a home run during Thursday's game against Canyon at Hart High School on March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hart completes walk-off win over Canyon in league opener
This year’s Hart Hawks are a young team, says head coach Steve Calendo. But in the Foothill League softball opener against the Canyon, the Hawks looked like a team with seniority as Hart defeated the…
Local author releases book aiming to help children with anxiety
News release Madison Randolph, a Saugus-based children’s book author and licensed clinical psychologist, has released her debut picture book, “Luna the Very Anxious Dog,” a heartfelt story designed to help young children understand and cope with…
Two-vehicle crash results in two transports
Two people were transported following a traffic collision at the intersection of Vasquez Canyon Road and Sierra Highway early Friday afternoon, according to Saadullah Sheikh, spokesperson for the Los Angeles…
Cuban leader says regime held talks with US to find solutions
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that the island’s communist regime has held talks with the United States. The announcement comes after Cuba said it would release…
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Mar. 1, 2026. U.S. Navy photo
Hegseth: ‘No evidence’ Iran is laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that there is no evidence that Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. When asked in a…
An F-16 fighter refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Alaska on Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. Department of Defense via AP.
All 6 service members killed in US refueling plane crash in Iraq
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refueling aircraft have been confirmed dead after it crashed in western Iraq, military officials said. In a post on X, U.S.…
Valencia point guard Kamilla Basyrova (34) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at Saugus High School on Jan. 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Girls’ basketball: Valencia’s Kamilla Basyrova earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections
The Foothill League has released its all-league selections for the girls’ basketball 2025-26 high school season and Valencia’s sophomore Kamilla Basyrova is this year’s player of the year after leading the Vikings to…
Golden Valley center Donovan Webb (35) keeps possession of the ball during the second round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoff game against Warren at Golden Valley High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Boys’ basketball: Golden Valley’s Donovan Webb earns Player of the Year honors in all-league selections
The Foothill League has released its all-league selections for the 2025-26 season and Golden Valley junior Donovan Webb has topped the list and is this year’s player of the year after leading…
Community News
Two new faces to join Castaic Area Town Council
The Castaic Area Town Council is expected to announce two new representatives to replace a pair who had stepped off in recent months. Town Council President Bob Lewis said the…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Firefighters respond to possible ammonia leak, no injuries
L.A. County firefighters responded to a call about a possible ammonia leak at a building on Avenue Stanford in the Valencia Industrial Center Thursday evening, but were unable to determine whether there was a leak. Fire Department spokesperson Pauline McGee…