Rev Up the Fun on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner, this year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21. It’s time to make plans to celebrate your dad and make his weekend unique and special. Show your…
2 shot, 1 dead in Sports Complex shooting
A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting outside the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Saturday night, according to an alert from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The shooting was in front of the George A. Caravalho Santa…
David Hegg | Committed to Commitment
By David Hegg Over the summer, our preaching series at Grace Baptist will study the reality that we humans have been designed for friendship. And, one of the weeks I’ll…
Arthur Saginian | This Is No Police State
Opinion writers like Andrew Taban and Lois Eisenberg submit columns and letters like the ones this morning (April 14) lamenting the destruction of our “democracy” (how I have come to…
Canyon High students give high school a sincere send-off
Canyon High School’s class of 2026 was never going to go out without making sure their mark was made. Many of the nearly 490 students sitting on the College of the Canyons football field Friday night had spent high school preparing for after-graduation aspirations typical in…
Through fashion comes finding identity
Fashion is always changing, and West Ranch incoming seniors Brianne Loyola, 16, and Sofia Isabel Yuvienco, 17, are contributing to its evolution. Hosting the annual West Ranch FIDM Fashion Show on May…
Denise Lite | How the State Is Penalizing Businesses for Its Mismanagement
A message to the voters of Santa Clarita ahead of the June 2 election: Not long ago, California was sitting on the largest state budget surplus in American history. In…
Jack Crawford | The Minuscule Voter Fraud Problem
In his April 17 diatribe attempting to denigrate election integrity (letters), Brian Richards lists 30-35 examples of routine activities in which ID is required, all valid. The implication is that…
Rick Barker | Respect the Uniform You Wear
As a Vietnam War Marine grunt, it turns my stomach every Memorial Day and Veterans Day when I see these old long-haired bearded “vets”at military events here in the valley…
Dan Walters | Gavin Newsom’s Rose-Colored Glasses
As Gavin Newsom makes his increasingly frequent appearances outside the state — seemingly preparing for a 2028 presidential campaign — one of his stock messages is that California’s economy is…
The Time Ranger | Recalling Mr. Sims, Composer of Hart’s Alma Mater
Hope you time travelers brought along a pillow for your saddle this morn. We’ve an extra-long journey ahead, saddlepals. There’s no time to waste, so let’s giddy-up into a most interesting trail ride into the backcountry of our rich, Santa Clarita Valley history … …
Robert Lamoureux | In search of bathroom flooring options
Question: Hi Robert, your article has helped us over the years, time and time again. Thank you for keeping this going. We look forward to reading it and learning new ways to help ourselves with our home. We’ve been able to save a considerable amount of money by learning through your article and then being brave, executing with your direction. Today we have a question regarding flooring in a bathroom. We installed new flooring in most of our upstairs, using hard wood. We love that but know that bathrooms can be a problem with wood. Could we go with a faux wood in there, now that we are ready to replace the flooring? I know the Pergo-type flooring can have wood looks, we could get to a close match. What are your thoughts on this choice? Thanks for your help. — Mary and Tom V. Answer: Mary and Tom, Pergo is an option, though be sure to check on the height difference with your existing wood floor. Transitions can be installed — just make sure that the variance will not be a problem. This goes for all other material possibilities, too. As far as the Pergo itself, I personally prefer a tile product in a bathroom. I like that it is less temperamental with the moisture of a bathroom, and it is much more forgiving with that, in the event there is a leak. If you were to choose tile as your option, I’d encourage you to go with a slightly textured option, to lessen the slip factor. Smooth tile can be extremely slippery when wet, so be sure to make your choice with this in mind. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and…
Paul Butler | Don’t Phone It In!
Even after living here for 20 years, I still hear American English phrases I don’t understand. Just this weekend I heard someone say: “Don’t just phone it in.” I’ve come to understand this translates into English-English as: “Don't be half-soaked.” See, being…
The Signal’s California Primary Preview:
The 26th Congressional District The 26th Congressional District race is a brand new election for the Santa Clarita Valley and one of two new districts that picked up a slice of the…
‘PitchFest’ finale sees student creatives learn to pitch themselves
The problem with being a young creative in the Santa Clarita Valley isn’t a lack of inspiration, resources or mentors. It’s the missing link between an artist’s ability to make things and to sell what they make, said David Heredia, founder of…
Sequoia program’s 2 graduates receive a loving send-off
Two of the Santa Clarita Valley’s graduating seniors have undoubtedly had more said about them than any other member of the class of 2026. Carlotta Ayala and Val Healey sat to the left of the podium Thursday in La Mesa Junior…
Castaic celebrates 255 graduates
As rain began to sprinkle down Thursday on the guests of Castaic High School’s newest graduating class inside College of the Canyons’ Cougar Stadium, a video played throughout on a massive screen. …
Valladares to host free autism resource fair
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, is scheduled Saturday to host the Care & Connect Autism Resource Fair to bring resources together at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. The free, public event…
City Council signs off on budget for new year
After months of meetings and hearings, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday approved its 2026-27 spending plan, which is nearly 5% larger than last year’s, and once again balanced, according to city officials. …