The courts
Ex-DEA agent receives diversion
A fired federal agent who had displayed a pattern of escalating behaviors that concerned local law enforcement received “diversion,” as his sentence at his recent hearing. James Young pleaded not…
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station official posted a picture of the evidence seized during a recent search in Canyon Country, which ultimately was tied to organized retail theft charges. Courtesy
Theft suspect offered plea deal
A long-sought robbery suspect was offered a three-year prison sentence in a plea deal the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office proffered after waiting six months for the defendant to appear. L.A. Police Department officers…
Pickleball competitors participate in the Dink for a Cause tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program at The Paseo Club on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Dink for Cause holds fifth pickleball tournament for blood disorder patients
Dink for Cause’s fifth annual pickleball tournament winners were still up in the air by mid-afternoon Saturday, but its real goal had already been achieved. Monica Hicks, co-founder of the nonprofit, said that 15 tournament attendees had done cheek…
‘Conchas with a Cop’ scheduled for June 16
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled to host “Conchas with a Cop” on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Vallarta Supermarkets. Attendees can stop by to meet their local deputies…
The College of the Canyons University Center. Courtesy photo.
COC to hold tentative budget workshop
College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday. The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different…
Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase
The annual “Celebration of the Arts” was held at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening, as all 10 of the elementary schools in the Newhall School District got the opportunity to show their artwork from throughout…
Ten Years Ago Everyone Wanted the Newest House-Today They’re Not So Sure
Photo by Elite prop on Unsplash For decades, the newest house in the neighborhood carried a certain status. New construction meant modern layouts, untouched finishes, energy-efficient systems, and fewer maintenance concerns. Buyers often…
Newhall School District Governing Board Trustee Suzan T. Solomon (left) and former Governing Board Trustee Christy Smith unveil the Newhall Family Theater plaque honoring six individuals recognized for their efforts to restore the historic landmark for future generations during a dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Newhall Family Theatre plaque honors leaders behind restoration
The Newhall Family Theatre was originally built as an auditorium for Newhall Elementary School before being converted into a storage facility following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Over the years, a group of local…
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. U.S. Navy photo
US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated…
Brian Oerding, park president for Six Flags Magic Mountain, readies to pull the lever Saturday, June 9, 2026, to mark the opening of Looney Tunes Land, which was previously known as Bugs Bunny World. "Every corner of the land invites guests to explore the wacky worlds of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Taz, Road Runner and more," according to the theme park's website. Perry Smith/The Signal
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrates Looney Tunes Land
Six Flags Magic Mountain celebrated the re-opening of its newest attraction, "Looney Tunes Land," on Saturday, when it became available to the public after a monthslong renovation. This particular section…
A Seahawk medium displacement unmanned surface vessel participates in a U.S. battle rehearsal on the Pacific Ocean on April 21, 2021. Shannon Renfroe/U.S. Navy
Trump vows US response to Iran shooting down helicopter
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond. “I…
Trump: US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran were in the “final throes” of negotiations on a deal that would permanently block Tehran from obtaining…
Andrew Taban | Pride, Anger and an American Dream in Freefall
Hello reader, and welcome to the month of June …or shall I say Happy Pride Month! We can also say Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, Happy National Safety Month, Happy Men's…
Letters to the Editor
Jocelyn Miranda | How Many More Lives?
How many more children must lose their lives before meaningful action is taken to address gun violence in America? All over the country, families, students and communities are the ones…
Christine Flowers | Dems Still Backing Scandalous Platner
When Donald Trump was filmed telling “Access Hollywood’s” Billy Bush that “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. ……
A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal
Chiquita’s request to appeal injunction denied — because there was none
A federal court denied Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s request to appeal orders to add millions to a relocation fund for residents near the landfill last month, on the basis that the landfill hadn’t yet been ordered to fulfill one. The appeals court ruled that the district…
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale sings at the "American Remembrance" concert at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Photos: ‘American Remembrance’ at Performing Arts Center
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale hosted its concert, "American Remembrance," on Sunday evening at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.Photos and video by Kamryn Martell/The Signal https://youtu.be/LQi_8P0Mg9Ahttps://youtu.be/8rB_Og0VOy4https://youtu.be/ebaP9_lRCNs
Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion of multiple charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a domestic violence call on the 21200 block of Bottletree Lane in Newhall on Friday night,…
How Local Court Matters Can Affect Families and Community Stability
When a court issue enters someone’s life, it rarely stays limited to documents, hearings, or formal procedures. It can affect work schedules, family routines, personal finances, housing concerns, and relationships.…
Best Email Marketing Agency for California in 2026: Standout Options for Bay Area and LA Brands
Source: Magnific California's email marketing scene is competitive — Bay Area SaaS companies, LA ecommerce brands, and everything in between all have different needs from an agency partner. We reviewed…