Letters to the Editor
Stuart Waxman | Responsibility vs. Childlike Wonder
It has been suggested that those who oppose the use of illegal fireworks should consider the facts that we loved fireworks when we were children, and we did not consider…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | Let’s Not Argue About Semantics
OK, Gary Horton (commentary, June 24), let’s agree that Antifa is a fairly generalized term with very little real meaning. If you replace Antifa with Liberal Lunatic, it will all…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Real Americans Are All-Inclusive
Like all successful businesses, sports franchises continually work to increase customer count. Events like some recent MLB Pride Nights are part of their overall marketing strategy. Many teams offer similar…
Victor Davis Hanson | Mamdani’s Rant Stays in Character
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s self-described socialist mayor, could not resist using the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration to trash the very country he and his parents voluntarily sought out. As is…
Laurene Weste | Protecting Our Quality of Life
The exceptional quality of life enjoyed in Santa Clarita today is not an accident. The beautiful neighborhoods, thriving businesses, parks, trails and schools we enjoy today are the result of decades of…
Brian Patenaude has been named the new head coach of the Saugus girls' lacrosse. Photo courtesy of Brian Patenaude.
Brian Patenaude named as new Saugus girls’ lacrosse coach
Following the departure of Chris Quinlan, Brian Patenaude was named the new head coach for the Saugus girls’ lacrosse program. Patenaude, who was the head coach of the Santa Monica girls’ lacrosse team from 2018 to 2026, is set…
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Applications open for SCV Sheriff’s Deputy Explorer Program
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is actively recruiting for the next L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Explorer Academy. The Explorer Program provides young adults ages 14-19 with hands-on exposure to law…
Public comment period open for SoCal’s transportation plans
News release The Southern California Association of Governments invites members of the public to review and provide feedback on major transportation investments that will guide future plans across the region, SCAG announced…
Members of the Planning Commission discussed the timing of Tuesday's hearing, which was the same day a 7,000-page report on the project came out. Perry Smith/The Signal
Planning Commission irked by Belcaro schedule
Several members of the Planning Commission expressed concern Tuesday about the discussion of the Belcaro of Sand Canyon project at City Hall, questioning why the meeting was held the same day a more-than-7,000-page report on the project was…
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Heat wave expected to continue into next week
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness — such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps — as high temperatures are forecast to continue impacting the region. The National Weather Service…
Firefighters make quick work of fire along I-5
A 1/16-acre brush fire, dubbed the “Largo Fire,” broke out Wednesday afternoon at southbound Interstate 5 and Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia, near State Highway 126, according to Pauline McGee,…
How Much Does Home Cleaning Cost in Santa Clarita?
For many Santa Clarita homeowners, hiring a professional cleaning service isn’t really about having a spotless house. It’s about buying back time. It’s about coming home after a long day without feeling overwhelmed by chores…
The rubble of homes that burned down on Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, as a result of the Palisades Fire. Jan. 9, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters
Should coastal commission get more power over rebuilding after wildfire? Some lawmakers say yes
By Nadia Lathan CalMatters Writer $3.3 million. That’s how much May Sung estimates it’ll cost to rebuild her Pacific Palisades home. With her two-bedroom house atop a hillside abutting the Pacific…
An FYI youth gives her Ally a hug of thanks. Courtesy photo.
FYI holds annual Celebration of Everything honoring foster youth
News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything” event recognizing 29 local youth for education milestones, as well as appreciating the over 100 volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa…
Keep the World Cup Excitement Going at Halftime With Troydan, Venom, and the Officially Live 8 Ball Strike Cup
The 2026 World Cup has soccer fans counting down to every major match. With national teams taking the spotlight and unforgettable moments unfolding throughout the tournament, there is always something happening both on…
The former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan on July 7, 2026. Photo by Nicholas Zifcak.
New York high-rise ‘stable’ after columns buckled
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The 37-story building in New York City that was at risk of collapse is stable, an official said late Tuesday. “I can say right now that the…
Two F/A-18E Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepare to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury, March 31, 2026. U.S. Navy photo
Trump: US-Iran ceasefire is over after Hormuz strikes
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran is effectively over but that he will allow negotiations between Washington and Tehran to continue. …
A combination of images from video show a masked person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Courtesy of the FBI.
LA man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes in Guthrie case
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer A Los Angeles-area man has pleaded guilty to federal harassment charges for sending fake ransom notes claiming he had kidnapped the missing mother of “Today” show…
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in the Newhall Pass Wednesday morning on July 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Brush fire prompts lane closures in Newhall Pass
A brush fire broke out near the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 in split in Sylmar on Wednesday morning, prompting lane closures while firefighters extinguished the blaze, according to officials. Forward progress was stopped at 1.5 to 2…
Custom T-Shirts: Why Personalized Apparel Continues to Grow in Popularity
Custom T-shirts have become much more than simple clothing items. From businesses and schools to community groups and creative individuals, personalized apparel offers a unique way to express identity, share…