Letters to the Editor
Marybelle Knight | A Way Out of Placerita Litigation?
I am writing this letter without yet knowing what has happened to the Disney Ranch property at Placerita Canyon and the freeway, but if it is available, it would be…
Dan Walters | Can LA Mayor Bass Survive Mistakes?
One might think that becoming mayor of the nation’s second largest city would catapult someone into the upper ranks of American politics. However those who’ve captured the mayoralty of Los…
Byron York | Government’s Top Job: Keep Trump Safe
The recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump set off a round of soul-searching about the state of American society. There is clearly something deeply wrong in a nation that…
The Hartwell project is listed for sale for on a commercial real estate site. Courtesy photo
Hartwell project up for sale
Controversial mixed-use Newhall project listed for $7.5M It appears that the Santa Clarita City Council’s goal to “revitalize” the south end of Main Street with condos and a parking structure — much the way…
The inmates of graduating class 64 performs their drills at the Inmate Fire Training Program graduation ceremony at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Class No. 64 graduates from Inmate Fire Training Program
Inmate Class 64 completed 80 hours of work and graduated from the Inmate Fire Training Program at Pitchess Detention Center on Wednesday. The class had nine inmates who completed the program, with one inmate being the valedictorian. The program is 10 days long and…
Jared Paul Estrada
DA charges suspect in grocery-store attack
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against a Valencia man Wednesday of indecent exposure and sexual battery over allegations from an incident at Whole Foods Market. Prosecutors filed four misdemeanors…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger presents commemorative scrolls to Armenian community honorees during a ceremony at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting. Pictured from left: Jill Panossian, Leah and Samantha Panossian, Dr. Andre Panossian and his parents, ServiceTitan representative Alene Aroustamian, and Barger. Photo by Bryan Chan/L.A. County.
Barger honors Armenian American leaders as Armenian History Month concludes
News release As Armenian History Month comes to a close, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger honored three Armenian American leaders from the 5th District, recognizing their contributions to health care, innovation and community…
Members of the Include Everyone Project SCV performed songs on the ukulele at the city of Santa Clarita's FestAbility event held at West Creek Park, aimed to celebrate individuals with special needs with a series of inclusive and adaptive activities, on Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal
City to host FestAbility on Sunday
News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents of all ages and abilities to FestAbility on Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive. Now in its fifth year, FestAbility brings…
SCAG issues report on regional transportation trends
News release The Southern California Association of Governments released its latest “Transportation Trends Report,” offering a comprehensive assessment of mobility patterns and transit ridership across the six-county SCAG region, the…
Ralphs Pharmacy Manager Jessica Chang (right) speaks to a patron during the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s prescription drug collection with the help from Stephanie Montoya, head teen pharmacist, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: SCV Sheriff’s Station host prescription drug collection
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station hosted a prescription drug collection event as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. Patrons could anonymously drop off expired…
Wildcats’ Juliette Merrilees (10) pitching during the first inning in a game against the Vikings at Valencia High School on April. 28, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Wildcats’ softball complete road win over Valencia
Following a loss to the Saugus Centurions in West Ranch’s last Foothill League softball contest, the Wildcats bounced back with an 11-2 road win over the Vikings at Valencia High School on Tuesday en route…
The badge for a California Highway Patrol officer
Man detained after standing in lanes, striking cars with hands
A man was detained after standing in lanes and striking vehicles with his hands in the area of Valencia Boulevard and The Old Road along Interstate 5 on Wednesday afternoon, according to California Highway…
Valencia’s Catherine Vu (55) looking for an open player during a game against the Patriots in the Division 3 CIF-SS playoffs at Valencia High School on April. 28, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Valencia girls’ lacrosse wins first-ever playoff game in victory over Heritage
For the first time in school history, the Valencia girls’ lacrosse team has won in the playoffs following a 17-7 victory over the Heritage Patriots of Menifee in the first round of the…
Yuri Milner’s Cathedral of Knowledge: What $340 Million in Science Prizes Has Actually Built
At the twelfth Breakthrough Prize ceremony last weekend, Yuri Milner's prepared statement described this year's laureates as people "building a cathedral of knowledge on foundations laid down by the giants…
Yamaha Outboard Starter Guide: What Hard-Starting Symptoms Really Mean
Hard-starting complaints on a Yamaha outboard often sound simple at first. The engine clicks, cranks slowly, or starts one day and refuses the next. It is easy to point straight…
Oklahoma drug enforcement agent Mike Garcia looks over rows of marijuana plants at an illegal grow facility in Ponca City, Okla, on Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Allan Stein.
51 indicted over marijuana grow operations in Oklahoma
By Michael Clements Contributing Writer A Department of Homeland Security investigation has resulted in the indictment of 51 defendants — including 29 Chinese nationals — on 67 counts of conspiracy to manufacture black-market marijuana in Oklahoma for…
College of the Canyons hosts Discovery Day offering prospective and new students an opportunity to explore the school’s academic programs on Friday, April 24, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: COC’s Discovery Day
College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.…
Former FBI Director James Comey arrives at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 17, 2018. Photo by Samira Bouaou.
Comey charged with threatening to kill or harm president
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges relating to threatening to kill or harm President Donald Trump. …
The courts
Supreme Court restricts race-based redistricting in Louisiana case
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the use of race-based redistricting in a legal challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map. The nation’s highest court ruled 6-3…
Tom Garagliano looks at the engine work on the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air at the WiSH Education Foundation's 3rd annual "WiSH Upon a Car" fundraiser at the Valencia Town Center Citrus St. parking lot, Saturday, May 31, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Registration opens for WiSH Upon a Car
News release WiSH Upon a Car Showcase returns once again 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center. This fundraising event benefits the WiSH Education Foundation and features hot rods, classics,…