Letters to the Editor
John Hanks | Farewell Woodward
It is sad to see one of the most impactful businesses in Santa Clarita history relocate. Hydraulic Research Textron/Woodward has been a major aerospace employer in Santa Clarita since 1969.…
Letters to the Editor
Sandy Cassidy | You Never Know
Re: Ophelia Finicle, “Beware of Food Toxins,” letters, Sept. 18. Ophelia, I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful and informative letter. There were many things I did not know…
Byron York | Trump, Good News on the Economy and Midterms
Did you know that recently released Census Bureau statistics show the poverty rate in the United States fell to a record low in 2025? That’s an extraordinary development, but it…
Paul Butler | Service Recovery
I’m not a big Elton John fan, but one of his songs has been swimming around in my head these last few days. The tune is titled "Sorry Seems to…
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Camille Sanders | A Proven Advocate
Denise Lite is a family advocate attorney and a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley who is running for City Council District 2. She brings to this race qualities…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | What’s that foul smell coming from the lawn?
Question: Hey there, Robert. I’ve written in before and received great advice from you, I’m hoping you’ll have insight into my current dilemma. We’re in an older neighborhood in Valencia…
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Selina Thomas | Fairness and Integrity
As a business owner, homeowner and community member in the Santa Clarita Valley, I strongly endorse Bryan Biggers for the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I have…
Letters to the Editor
Gary R. Martin | An Imperative for SCV Water
If there is one person on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board for whom water has been their life, it’s without a doubt Bill Cooper. Prior to his retirement,…
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Mark White | School Board Endorsements
Saugus Union School District has a unique opportunity to implement positive, constructive changes on Nov. 3. There are three seats on this year’s ballot. Since we are district-based, I urge…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Vanilla Ice & Canyon Country Cat House Closes
Heavens, saddlepals. To where has this 2026 disappeared? Last trail ride of September. October and Halloween are right around the corner and we’re already into autumn. As my dear, dear…
Letters to the Editor
Ruth Baker | An Obvious Choice
I am writing to endorse Julee Brooks for a seat on the William S. Hart Union High School District board. Julee’s background and qualifications make her the only choice for…
Golden Valley’s Andrew Markovich (#44) runs the ball during a play against Canyon on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Golden Valley football snaps two-game skid in dominant win over Canyon
Golden Valley senior Aaron McCormick entered Friday night’s matchup against the Canyon Cowboys with five rushing touchdowns to his name on the season — and ended it with nearly double that amount. …
Hart wide receiver Matix Frithsmith (4) scores Hart's first touchdown of the game during the first quarter of Friday's game against Saugus at College of the Canyons on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Hart football hangs on for comeback win over Saugus
With a 3-point lead in the third quarter, momentum seemed with the Saugus Centurions in Friday’s Foothill League clash against Hart. But after three second-half touchdowns from Hart’s senior Matix Frithsmith, the Hawks prevailed, 34-17, in…
Valencia’s Nico Funez (24) makes a 66-yard run during the first quarter of Thursday’s game, Sept. 10, 2026 at Valencia High. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Vikings rout West Ranch, 42-0
By Matt Lechuga For The Signal With an even offensive attack, the Valencia Vikings cruised to a 42-0 win over the visiting West Ranch Wildcats Friday night at Valencia High…
Saugus wide receiver Landen Bartl (13) runs with the ball during the second quarter of Friday's game against Hart at College of the Canyons on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Friday Night Football Scores
After Friday’s games, here are all the scores from teams around the Santa Clarita Valley: Golden Valley 49, Canyon 10 Hart 34, Saugus 17 Valencia 42, West Ranch 0 Faith Baptist 34, Trinity…
The new buses were delivered earlier this month. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita's Transit Division.
Council OKs $1.7M contract for temporary hydrogen fix
Delays in the city’s efforts to get its hydrogen fueling station up and running could cost about $400,000 in equipment costs, according to a contract the city manager asked the…
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting community members to its 2026 Business for Artists Conference scheduled Saturday, Oct. 3. Courtesy photo.
‘Creatives’ invited to Business for Artists Conference
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting community members to its 2026 Business for Artists Conference: “Adaptability and Resilience in an Evolving Art World,” scheduled 9:30 a.m. to…
Demolition crews could be seen removing the debris left of the building on the 25800 block of Tournament Road in Valencia on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Residents, business owners rally to petition over strip mall ‘eye sore’
After a strip mall fire on Dec. 23, 2023, destroyed several businesses in the Vista Village Center, on the 25800 block of Tournament Road in Valencia, the shells of multiple businesses remain, while nearby businesses are…
Two vehicles collide near Valencia High School on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2026. Signal Staff photo.
2nd crash in as many days near Valencia High School
A two-vehicle traffic collision occurred near Valencia High School on Friday afternoon, causing traffic delays amid school dismissal time, near the intersection of Dickason Drive and Smyth Drive in Valencia. The collision was reported at 3:06 p.m. involving two blue SUVs…
Valencia's Melina Alfred returns the ball during Tuesday's match against West Ranch at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia girls’ tennis snags road win over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls' tennis Following a loss to West Ranch on Tuesday, the Valencia girls’ tennis team bounced back in Foothill League play Thursday…