Read more about the article Judge blocks Virginia law barring ICE agents from wearing masks 
Protestors face off with federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

Judge blocks Virginia law barring ICE agents from wearing masks 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A Virginia law prohibiting federal immigration agents from wearing masks is likely unconstitutional, a U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday.  “The Mask/Identity Statute directly regulates the conduct of federal…

Continue ReadingJudge blocks Virginia law barring ICE agents from wearing masks 
Read more about the article Brett Haddoak announces campaign for City Council  
The Signal's election graphic

Brett Haddoak announces campaign for City Council  

News release  Brett Haddoak, a lifelong Santa Clarita Valley resident, small business owner, community advocate, and dad, has officially announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 2, according to…

Continue ReadingBrett Haddoak announces campaign for City Council  

WiSH Education Foundation to present SCV Music Festival 

News release  The WiSH Education Foundation invites the community to an evening of live music, collaboration and philanthropy at the SCV Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts…

Continue ReadingWiSH Education Foundation to present SCV Music Festival 
Read more about the article Gold Drum & Bugle Corps returning to SCV  
The Seattle Cascades from Seattle performed at College of the Canyons during the Drum Corps International Gold Showcase on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Gold Drum & Bugle Corps returning to SCV  

News release  The Gold Drum & Bugle Corps is bringing its Gold Showcase back to College of the Canyons on Thursday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the organization announced in a news release.  For the second…

Continue ReadingGold Drum & Bugle Corps returning to SCV  
Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Road to Bali’ 
"Road to Bali" (1952). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Road to Bali’ 

By Signal Staff  Vaudeville, comedy and an Indonesian island adventure come to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “Road to Bali,” starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour.   The 1952 comedy classic has earned a 75% critics score based on eight reviews and…

Continue ReadingBuzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Road to Bali’ 

How Local Students Are Preparing for Admissions to the World’s Best Colleges 

Global university admissions have reached unprecedented levels of competitiveness. With top-tier universities receiving record-breaking numbers of applications each cycle, local students face the daunting task of proving their academic and personal excellence…

Continue ReadingHow Local Students Are Preparing for Admissions to the World’s Best Colleges 
Read more about the article ‘Chloe’ fire at 38% containment, forward progress stopped  
Los Angeles County Fire Department and other agencies battle the Chloe Fire which burned over 100 acres near the L.A. and Ventura county lines near the community of Val Verde on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Chloe’ fire at 38% containment, forward progress stopped  

Forward progress was stopped on the Chloe Fire Wednesday evening a little over five hours after it started, and firefighters had the 282-acre blaze 38% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department…

Continue Reading‘Chloe’ fire at 38% containment, forward progress stopped  

Reasons the Portugal Residency-by-Investment Program Is Still Worth It After the 2026 Nationality Law Changes

The investment immigration environment in Portugal transformed significantly on May 3, 2026, after President Antnio Jos Seguro signed into law the revised Nationality Law. The most noticeable amendment for foreign…

Continue ReadingReasons the Portugal Residency-by-Investment Program Is Still Worth It After the 2026 Nationality Law Changes

Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 250 Years of America, the Santa Clarita Way 

The Fourth of July has always been a special day in Santa Clarita. This year, that celebration carries even more meaning, as our nation will mark its 250th anniversary, a milestone that recognizes the sacrifices, achievements and shared ideals that…

Continue ReadingJason Gibbs | Celebrating 250 Years of America, the Santa Clarita Way 
Read more about the article Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy’s call for service involving a motorist slumped over his steering wheel led to a drug seizure and arrest at a Valencia home, according to L.A.…

Continue ReadingNewhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 
Read more about the article Magic Mountain to host ‘Star-Spangled Nights’  
Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular. Courtesy photo.

Magic Mountain to host ‘Star-Spangled Nights’  

News release  Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular, according to a news release from the…

Continue ReadingMagic Mountain to host ‘Star-Spangled Nights’  
Read more about the article Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 
LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 

A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.…

Continue ReadingTrial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 
Read more about the article LASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance 
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department badge

LASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance 

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department announced plans Tuesday to step up enforcement of an 18-month-old “daylighting” law, intended to improve visibility at intersections.  The Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, or…

Continue ReadingLASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance