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AI Girlfriend review - what is the most popular App What is a virtual partner? A virtual partner is a character created by AI. Users communicate with their virtual partner…
A man is detained after a shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in New York City on Oct. 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. Handout via Reuters
Judge bars deportation of illegal immigrant shot by ICE in NY
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer A federal judge barred the Trump administration from deporting a Dominican immigrant who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a targeted…
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) prepares for a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter…
The city of Santa Clarita has partnered with the William S. Hart Union High School District to make eight new pickleball overlay courts at Placerita Junior High School available for community use on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Courtesy photo.
City, Hart district partner to expand pickleball access
News release Santa Clarita residents now have eight more pickleball courts to enjoy on the weekends. The sport has ranked as the fastest-growing sport in the United States for…
Superscoopers drop water onto the "Bike Fire" on the 16400 block of Cambria Estates Lane in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
‘Bike Fire’ containment holds at 68%
The Bike Fire, which mapped at roughly 172 acres, first sparked around 1:20 p.m. Sunday on the 16400 block of Cambria Estates Lane in Canyon Country has been 68% contained…
A Smarter Approach to Heating Different Spaces Around the House
Photo by e24 on Unsplash Heating a home efficiently is rarely as simple as choosing one temperature and applying it everywhere. Bedrooms, living areas, home offices and open-plan spaces are…
Everyday Self-Care Is Becoming a Bigger Part of Modern Wellness
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Wellness used to be associated with occasional treatments, strict fitness plans or major lifestyle changes. Increasingly, it is becoming something much more ordinary. People…
Moving From Santa Clarita Valley to Florida: A Guide for Pool Home Buyers
Every year, some Santa Clarita Valley homeowners start to wonder what life would look like somewhere else. The reasons differ from family to family. A move may follow retirement, a…
Who Is Actually Standing at Your Door: How Pest Control Technicians Get Screened, Licensed and Trained
When a pest control technician arrives for a service visit, most homeowners open the door without thinking twice. The technician may walk through the kitchen, check under sinks, look in…
Bike Fire, Sand Canyon, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Oscar Sol/The Signal.
‘Bike Fire’ prompts evacuations in Sand Canyon
A brush fire prompted evacuation orders in Sand Canyon on Sunday afternoon amid erratic winds and a threat to structures. “The fire is now 200 acres with a rapid rate…
A trip to Big Bear will provide reliable displays this year. ©iStock
Where to Find the Colors This Fall
It’s that time of year when residents begin watching familiar trails, creek beds, and neighborhood streets for the earliest hints of fall color. While the Valley’s chaparral landscape doesn’t produce…
Top of the Notch Restaurant is located at the top of chair 1 and offers a beautiful view. Photo courtesy Mt. Baldy Resort
Visit Mt. Baldy for Hiking, Camping, Scenery
Who knew that Mt. Baldy offered more than just winter fun? Mt. Baldy, less than two hours from the Santa Clarita Valley, offers great hiking trails, off-grid tent camping with…
The Santa Clarita Valley sits at the intersection of several natural corridors, including the Santa Susana Mountains, the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel foothills. Increased wildlife is attributed to ongoing urban expansion, seasonal wildlife behavior, drought-related pressures and long-term habitat recovery following wildfires in surrounding mountain ranges.
Urban Wildlife Encounters on the Rise in SCV
Residents in Saugus, Canyon Country and Stevenson Ranch are reporting more frequent sightings of bobcats and coyotes moving through residential streets, landscaped greenbelts and open-space edges — a trend wildlife…
David Hegg | Red Lights, Rationalization and Ruin
By David Hegg It is clear that, for too many of our SCV neighbors, red lights have been downgraded to suggestions. Increasingly, as I drive around our fair city, I…
Over 300 people were anticipated to participate during the Child & Family Center’s 5K Purple Walk aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Purple Walk 2026 welcomes hundreds
Every October, the Child & Family Center’s headquarters becomes a gathering place for unity, support and encouragement during its annual 5K Purple Walk, an event honoring survivors of domestic violence. On Saturday, more…
Mary Sullivan and Jennette Albee take a close look at original artworks created by local artists during the SCAA 36th Annual Art Classic held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at The Centre. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Art Classic celebrates art and connection
The 36th annual Art Classic, hosted by the Santa Clarita Artists Association, brought artists of all ages under one roof once again, to celebrate local art and connection on Saturday at The Centre. The professionally…
Hundreds of participants begin the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, an initiative aimed to raise funds for research, bring awareness and show support to those battling the disease. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026
Bridgeport Park turned into a sea of purple on Saturday for the Walk to End Alzheimer's event, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, which brought hundreds of people to raise money, awareness and support to those battling Alzheimer’s disease. Senior Walk Manager Donna Cohen said money raised…
A law enforcement officer infront of a fiery solo crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026. Courtesy screenshot.
Man transported following fiery crash
A 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital in unknown condition following a fiery solo vehicle crash in Canyon Country in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to a…
Our View | Accountability: Why You Should Vote for Gibbs
Accountability. That’s perhaps the most important thing we are looking for in a congressional candidate, in particular the 27th Congressional District, which encompasses the vast majority of the Santa Clarita…
Letters to the Editor
Larry Moore | Government Waste and Plain English
Like all of you, my wife and I received our Official Voter Information Guides last week. Each guide clocks in at 175 undecipherable pages and weighs a whopping half-pound. Why…