Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | We Need a Day for This?
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce. I’m trying to understand why the citizens are paying millions of dollars in taxes only…
Dan Walters | The Lethargic Campaign for Governor
The shortage and costs of housing are, by any rational standard, one of California’s most pressing issues, which is why several thousand advocates of affordable shelter gathered in Sacramento this…
Robert Lamoureux
Robert Lamoureux | What’s the scoop on the overflowing pool?
Question: Hi Robert, thank you for your articles and the information you share — it is so helpful. We’ve been able to save a lot of money by referring to your advice and being able…
Paul Butler | Mergers, Marriages and Promises
Yesterday, my wife and I were blessed to be guests at the second-best wedding we’ve ever attended. Obviously, the best was our own 31 years ago — my wife told me to type that!…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Indians, Banditos & Mouse Shoots Man
You might notice that big, huge commercial blue trash bin at the end of the stables. Do drop your excuses about how you need to sleep in and recover from…
Terry Mattingly | Robert Duvall dug into the messy realities of faith
Before playing Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in "Apocalypse Now," actor Robert Duvall, a U.S. Army veteran, persuaded a Vietnam War helicopter pilot to explain the realities of air cavalry life. …
COC president search narrows
Editor’s note: This story has been updated from the original published version to clarify the nature of the College of the Canyons governing board’s discussions about hiring a new superintendent-president. During the board’s discussion…
Santa Clarita Christian pitcher Jacob Trosper (29) pitching in a Heritage League contest against the Vasquez Musangs at the William S. Hart Baseball Complex on Mar. 2, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
SCCS’s Trosper tosses no-hitter, strikes out 16 en route to win over Desert Christian
After a 12-strikeout performance over the Vasquez Mustangs of Acton in the Heritage League’s season opener, Santa Clarita Christian’s Jacob Trosper followed up his performance with a no-hitter on Thursday over Desert…
Canyon celebrates a point against West Ranch during the first set of Thursday's game at Canyon High School on March 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Canyon boys’ volleyball sweeps West Ranch in straight sets
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League After losing the first two Foothill League games of the season, the Canyon Cowboys have stormed back to a 3-2 record in league…
West Ranch doubles players E. Hwang and L. Hindes return the ball during a match against Golden Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
West Ranch boys’ tennis narrowly beats Golden Valley
The top two teams in the Foothill League tennis standings battled on Thursday with the West Ranch Wildcats claiming the narrow win, 10-8, over the visiting Golden Valley Grizzlies. In the first…
The courts
Hit-and-run, assault trial to start next week
Jury selection was underway Thursday for the trial of a man accused of killing another in a 2023 hit-and-run crash on Soledad Canyon Road and then leading an attack on…
The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that seven outstanding high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Images courtesy of the Hart district.
Hart district celebrates 7 National Merit Scholarship finalists
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that seven outstanding high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement…
West Ranch pitcher Juliette Merrilees (10) throws a pitch during Thursday's game against Canyon at Canyon High School on March 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
West Ranch softball wins big over Canyon
Plus, scores from around the Foothill League It took until the third inning for the Wildcats’ softball offense to get rolling. But once West Ranch found its footing, the Wildcats ran away with the score and…
Santa Clarita Valley business news
Mechanix Wear acquires protective apparel manufacturer OTEX
News release Mechanix Wear, a Valencia-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment. Mechanix Wear is backed by…
U.S. Marines and sailors from the California-based Regimental Combat Team 7 meet action-movie star Chuck Norris, at Al Asad air base in Al Anbar Province, West of Baghdad, on Oct. 31, 2006. IM GOODWIN/USMC/AFP via Getty Images
Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, martial arts legend and action hero, dies at 86
By Elma Aksalic Contributing Writer Chuck Norris, martial arts expert turned legendary Hollywood action star, has died at the age of 86. Norris died on Thursday in Hawaii surrounded by loved ones, with news of…
The Final Frontier: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Deep Space Exploration
For thousands of years, humanity has looked up at the night sky with a profound sense of wonder. We have mapped the constellations, charted the movements of the planets, and…
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, fly a mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 3, 2025. Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske/U.S. Air Force
Battle to reopen Strait of Hormuz begins with US air strikes, allies deploying Apaches
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has begun, with Pentagon officials announcing the launch of an offensive with the support of allies to reopen…
Valencia Head Coach Bill Bedgood coaches his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a CIF Division 4AA playoff game at Valencia High School on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Valencia won 65-41 and advance to the CIF title game. Chris Torres/The Signal
Bedgood appointed as head coach of Valencia boys’ basketball
Bill Bedgood, who retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, has been named as the next head coach of the Valencia boys’ basketball program, according to Valencia…
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control rescued 400 dogs and 300 cats from a property in Lake Hughes Friday morning, according to a news release from the department. Screenshot from video courtesy of ABC7
L.A. County Animal Control rescues 700 dogs and cats from Lake Hughes property
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control rescued 400 dogs and 300 cats from a property in Lake Hughes Friday morning, according to a news release from the department. “This is the largest number of dogs…
The aftermath of a crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road near the Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center on March 20, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
1 extricated, 2 women transported after head-on crash
A two-vehicle head-on collision near the Santa Clarita Valley Equestrian Center resulted in injuries to both drivers Friday morning, with one driver extricated from her vehicle. The crash was called in to the L.A. County Fire Department at 9:36 a.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road, per…