Ryan Day Is Building the Next Coordinator U
For most of the last two decades, Alabama was where coaching careers were made. Under Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide functioned as a launching pad -- not just for players,…
The Event Setup Mistakes That Create Problems Before Guests Even Arrive
Photo by Kate Trysh on Unsplash Most event problems begin long before guests walk through the entrance. While attendees usually notice issues during the event itself, many operational failures actually originate during setup and preparation…
Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation
News release Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school. Each…
Simple Self-Care Routines That Can Help You Feel More Put Together Every Day
Photo by Walls.io on Unsplash Feeling put together rarely comes from dramatic transformations or complicated routines. For most people, the difference often comes down to a handful of consistent habits that improve energy,…
Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recognized Cooper Kehoe as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Courtesy photo.
Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner
News release Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism…
The Learning Activities That Help Children Build Speech Confidence Early
Photo by Robo Wunderkind on Unsplash Children develop communication skills at different speeds, but confidence often grows through repeated positive experiences rather than pressure alone. Early speech development is closely connected to social interaction, emotional…
A multivehicle collision involving a city of Santa Clarita Transit bus and a gravel truck resulted in 8 people transported to the hospital including one in critical condition on Wednesday May 13, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
City bus involved in crash, over a dozen injured
By Kamryn Martell and Katherine Quezada A Santa Clarita city bus, a gravel truck and two white sedans were involved in a collision at Centre Pointe Parkway and Golden Valley Road, injuring more than a dozen…
Gary Horton | What SCV Knows that Washington Has Forgotten
There are pros and cons to Donald Trump. Both sides of his rise in American politics make serious arguments about his impact. That’s not the debate here. What concerns me…
Letters to the Editor
Glenda Roybal | ‘Oppression’ Isn’t a Casual Word
After reading the April 14 opinion pieces by Andrew Taban and Lois Eisenberg, you would think Americans are suddenly living in some kind of police state. Honestly, I am tired…
Letters to the Editor
Raven Monaco | A Letter from Placerita
To our neighbors and the broader Santa Clarita community, my family has lived in Placerita Canyon for about 50 years. We’ve watched this canyon grow from open land, where property…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | A Great Irony
One of the great ironies of our time is that 60 years after the 1960s, the “love children” spent their final years consumed with hate. Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita
The Savvy Senior | The Letter Your Loved Ones Will Treasure
Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how…
The public hearing notice involved a development of 3,150 homes on nearly 800 acres east of Interstate 5, west of Castaic Lake and north of Castaic.
Northlake plan sued again over environmental concerns
The Center for Biological Diversity has once again filed a legal challenge to the Northlake project in Castaic, which opponents called the epitome of problematic “sprawl development.” The project’s developer,…
The courts
Judge warns murder defendant over miss-outs
After intentionally missing two trial dates by refusing to leave his jail cell, a defendant accused of murder received a warning from Judge Hilleri Merritt: If he refuses again, they…
Saugus Union School District Teacher Tribute honorees at the 42 annual Teacher Tribute on Friday May 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Teacher Tribute celebrates 42 years
Continuing a decades-old Santa Clarita Valley tradition, the SCV Education Foundation welcomed educators and aspiring teachers Friday evening to celebrate local education under one roof during the 42nd annual Teacher Tribute. Representatives…
Former head football coach Dave Eastham during a game against Monroe. Eastham has since stepped down from the position after a confirmation from Trinity Athletics. Photo courtesy of Trinity Athletics.
Trinity confirms football, boys’ basketball coaching openings
After a year in which both teams achieved success in their respective seasons, Trinity Classical Academy Director of Athletics Ali Aguilar confirmed that the head coach positions in the football and boys’ basketball programs are open. In a phone call with…
Attendees explore the "Rebel Moon" movie sets at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch in Santa Clarita, Calif., Monday, May 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Lights! Camera! Action!’: Blue Cloud Movie Ranch hosts entertainment industry day
Blue Cloud Movie Ranch opened its doors for people in the entertainment industry to explore the sets that housed “American Sniper,” “Iron Man,” and “The Old Man” with Jeff Bridges on…
Musician John Morgan performs during Boots in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Boots in the Park
Residents put on their boots and hats and walked over to Central Park on Saturday for Boots in the Park. With a lineup of live music, attendees enjoyed food trucks,…
After the Net Metering Fight, Yehuda Gittelson on Where Maine’s Solar Market Actually Stands
For a few years, Maine had a story it could tell about community solar. By the end of 2025, the state held more community solar capacity per capita than anywhere…
The College of the Canyons University Center. Courtesy photo.
COC board to consider new courses, ECE Center tuition hikes
The College of the Canyons’ regular board meeting Wednesday features a special presentation from the Music Department, a vote on new programming at the college, Early Childhood Education program tuition changes and updates…