Letters to the Editor
Al Adelini | The Most Qualified Candidate Ever
It is with sincere pleasure and confidence that I ask you to vote for Gloria Mercado-Fortine for the position of Santa Clarita City Council member, District 2. In my opinion…
College briefs
College Briefs for Sept. 10
Hernandez Graduates from Harvey Mudd College Cameron Hernandez, of Santa Clarita, received a bachelor of science degree from Harvey Mudd College on May 17, with a major in engineering, graduating…
Byron York | Trump, His Voters and How They Fare
A new analysis in the Wall Street Journal offers striking evidence that, for all his problems, President Donald Trump has delivered economic benefits to the voters whose support was the foundation…
Shawnee Badger and Renato Biribin prepare for the reading of "You Got Older" at CalArts on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
It’s not ‘goodbye,’ it’s ‘see you later’
Dig Deep holds benefit reading to help fire recovery The show must go on. Ronato Biribin, director of Dig Deep Theatre’s rendition of Clare Barron’s “You Got Older,” meant it quite…
Saugus High student airlifted after injury in mental health crisis
First responders airlifted a Saugus High School student who was injured during a mental health crisis around 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, according to radio dispatch traffic. The call went out as a 902A – known as a…
Santa Clarita Valley business news
KKAJ accounting firm changes name to Blue Oaks CPA
News release KKAJ LLP, an accounting and advisory firm serving Southern California businesses, organizations and individuals since 1953, announced it has rebranded as Blue Oaks CPA. The firm’s legal entity…
Protecting the Santa Clara River, One Volunteer at a Time
The places we value most are often the ones we choose to care for together. In Santa Clarita, our quality of life is shaped not only by the community we…
Families stop by to enjoy the activities during the city of Santa Clarita's Bouquet Canyon "Shop Local Pop-Up" at Bouquet Plaza on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City approves grants for Bouquet Canyon businesses
The Santa Clarita City Council offered a helping hand and a mea culpa on Tuesday to nearly three dozen Bouquet Canyon business owners hurt by a road closure approved in 2020, which cut off significant traffic…
Don Fleming, right, welcomes attendees to the first in-person Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer since the beginning of the pandemic, held at Valencia Acura in Valencia on Wednesday, 071421. Dan Watson/The Signal
Longtime local business leader, philanthropist dies
Don Fleming, a longtime, well-known leader of the Valencia Auto Center, an influential group of car dealers in the local business community, died Tuesday. He was 84. Don Fleming and his wife, Cheri,…
Saugus’ Chasiah Omoregie (5) spikes the ball against Valencia during Tuesday’s match, Sept. 8, 2026 at Valencia. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Saugus girls’ volleyball wins in four sets over Valencia
Following back-to-back losses to Murietta Mesa and Orange Lutheran, the Saugus Centurions returned to Foothill League play Tuesday on the road, eying a bounce-back win. The Centurions prevailed over the Vikings in four sets,…
Valencia quarterback Camila Quintero (1) looks for an opening during Tuesday's game against Castaic at Valencia High School on Sept. 8, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Valencia flag football walks off Castaic at home
After the Valencia flag football team pulled off a win in the game’s final play in victory over Saugus last week, the Vikings captured lighting in a bottle twice and…
Man arrested on suspicion of carjacking, impersonating a peace officer
A 47-year-old Valencia man was arrested on suspicion of carjacking and impersonating a peace officer on the 24000 block of Newhall Ranch Road around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, according to officials with the Santa Clarita…
Norway PM: Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer An airplane transporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was almost hit by a drone as it was departing from Moldova for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald…
Trump predicts Iran war will end after midterm elections
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said that the war with Iran will likely end after the midterm elections, set to be held in two months, that will…
Republicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm convention in Dallas
By Joseph Lord & Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers DALLAS — Republicans are meeting in Dallas for an unusual convention centering around the midterms, placing President Donald Trump at the center of what…
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Schiavo’s small business protection bill heads to governor’s desk
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her Protect Small Business from Predatory Lending Act (Assembly Bill 2116) has passed the California Legislature and has been sent to the…
Child & Family to hold Purple Walk fundraiser Oct. 10
News release Child & Family Center is scheduled to host its annual Purple Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Center’s main facility, 21545 Centre…
Hart High School: Bicentennial Class of 1976 announces 50-year reunion
News release The class of 1976 reunion committee is officially announcing its 50th Class Reunion, scheduled 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Paseo Club in Valencia. “Half a century…
FIL-AM Festival brings Filipino food, music, culture to Newhall on Oct. 3
News release The community is invited to celebrate the heritage, traditions and vibrant culture of Filipino Americans at the FIL-AM Festival: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Family, on Saturday,…
How Does Oilfield Traffic Increase Truck Accident Risk?
Oilfield regions across West Texas see extremely heavy truck traffic on narrow rural highways. Heavy traffic like this raises the odds that drivers get into serious collisions on the highway…