Letters to the Editor
Elaine Stanley | Mission Viejo in Saugus
I attended the meeting on the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road. Representing the Lennar development were John Musella and Brian Bencz. I have lived in Saugus on Alaminos Drive since…
Dan Walters | Political California Cranks Up for 2026
The Legislature reconvened after a 114-day recess, Gov. Gavin Newsom renewed his nascent campaign for president and the dozen or so men and women who covet his job continued to…
Paul Butler | Performance Evaluation
“Who here, by a show of hands, just loves the annual performance review process?” That’s a question I’ve asked audiences all around the world, and I’ve never had anyone raise their hand with glee. Upon…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | The Most Important Date in SCV History …
This is a Santa Clarita weekend where I shall not stop smiling. I’ll tell you why at the end of this morning’s trail ride. That teaser aside, happy Early January, dear saddlepals. We’ve a most interesting trek waiting…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | Seeking tips on weatherproofing
Question: Good evening, Robert. As a new homeowner and someone new to the area, I’d like to begin my home ownership journey on the right foot. I know there have been some big rains recently…
Deputies at the In-n-Out in Saugus on Sept. 20, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City waives 9 cases in curfew bust
After a handful of parents complained to City Hall over a blanket crackdown on curfew law, a Santa Clarita official told the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to contact the families of…
Golden Valley forward Thempsey Austin-Pugh (2) drives past Canyon defense during the first quarter of Tuesday's game at Golden Valley High School on Jan. 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Friday night basketball scores
After Friday night’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Foothill League across boys’ and girls’ basketball. Boys’ basketball Golden Valley 58, Saugus 40 Valencia 84, Canyon 58 Hart 68, Castaic 32 Girls’ basketball …
College of the Canyons File Art
COC trustees elect Sharlene Johnson board president
The College of the Canyons’ governing board unanimously elected current president Sharlene Johnson to serve as the board’s president for another year. Two other leadership positions elected Friday were also decided unanimously: trustee Fred Arnold…
Newhall School District board to review 2025 School Accountability Report Cards
The Newhall School District’s governing board is set to receive a presentation on the School Accountability Report Cards of 2025 during its first public meeting of the year on Tuesday evening, according to the agenda. Kate Peattie, the district’s assistant superintendent of instructional services, is set…
Valencia's Andrew Gardner (9) kicks the ball during the second half of Thursday's game against Canyon at Valencia High School on Jan. 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia boys’ soccer nets two goals in win over Canyon
For the first time this season, the Valencia boys’ soccer team is above .500 in both overall and league play after securing a 2-0 win over the Canyon Cowboys at…
The Boston Scientific Neuromodulation headquarters, located at 25155 Rye Canyon Loop, in the Southern California Innovation Park in Valencia. Courtesy
Boston Scientific plans move to former Scorpion building
Boston Scientific’s neuromodulation division headquartered in Valencia is moving, but only down the road, according to the medical technology company’s director of communications. The new space — the former Santa…
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth (front) is joined by the Kropp family, labor leaders, and work safety advocates to highlight the Justin Kropp Safety Act that went into effect at the start of the year during a press conference on Jan. 8, 2026 at the Iron Horse Trailhead. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Hugs, tears, thanks mark start of new utility worker safety act
At an emotional news conference Thursday at the Iron Horse Trailhead, under an edifice of countless power lines from Southern California Edison’s Saugus Substation, Justin Kropp’s family thanked everyone for…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Deputies: Attempted murder suspect arrested following New Year’s Day assault
A Saugus man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent assault that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day at a local bar, a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official said. …
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance speak during a news briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Vance: ‘Corporate media’ coverage of Minnesota shooting irresponsible
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the “corporate media” was irresponsible in its coverage of the fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minnesota. …
Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.
DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have faced more than a 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, according to new figures released on Thursday by the Department…
Protestors gather in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.
2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland
By Joseph Lord & Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writers Two people were shot and injured after an incident involving federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon. The city government of Portland announced in a statement posted…
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
SCV Water launches new Gardening Club
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026. The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led…
“Venice Canal” by Justin Poole
‘Travel and Adventure’ on display at City Hall gallery
News release The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Travel and Adventure,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.) now through March 4. This juried showcase celebrates the spirit of…
Man arrested on suspicion of calling SCV Sheriff’s Station over 300 times
A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of calling the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station more than 300 times in the span of two days at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway…
John Boston | On Lynch Mobs, Elvis, ‘Eh’ Food & Saugus Cafe
I’ve always been a night owl and find peace in small hours when milk men and vampires stir. The Saugus Café was sanctuary, back when it was famous for being…