Gary Horton | We All Have One Story Like This One
Older readers will remember one of the most embarrassing moments ever endured by an American president. On Jan. 8, 1992, George H. W. Bush was in Tokyo on a 12-day…
Letters to the Editor
Anna Griese | Listening, Follow-Through and Results
Saugus Union School District is at an important turning point, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for reelection to the Saugus Union School District governing board, Trustee Area…
Dan Walters | Billionaire Tax Paces November Props
When California voters in 1978 passed Proposition 13, the iconic property tax limitation, they simultaneously rejected Proposition 8, which had been placed on the ballot by the Legislature as an…
Spectrum workers restored the fiber optic lines due to a criminal attack in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Courtesy of Spectrum.
Spectrum offers reward in ‘criminal attack’
A service outage at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was part of a “criminal attack that happened this morning near Santa Clarita,” according to an email Tuesday from a Spectrum…
Children of all ages enjoyed the pool with their families during the city of Santa Clarita's "Float N' Flicks" at the Santa Clarita Park pool on Friday, July 3, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: ‘Float N’ Flicks’
Channeling their inner mermaid, Santa Clarita families gathered at Santa Clarita Park pool on Friday to watch Disney's "The Little Mermaid" during the city of Santa Clarita's annual "Float N'…
Rlynn Smith-Thomas opens the discussion at the recent trailblazers event held in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Courtesy photo.
‘Trailblazers’ gather for Juneteenth
News release Santa Clarita trailblazers gathered to share history during the “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita” meet-and-greet in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The event, held at Meet@Metro on Prima Way, featured presentations from civic leaders who shared how…
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a fire at Interstate 5 and Avenue Stanford on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
‘Earl’ Fire ignites near I-5
A fire, dubbed the “Earl Fire,” broke out between Avenue Stanford and northbound Interstate 5 on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was quickly extinguished…
Water Bottle Features Every Runner Should Look For
A runner can train for months and still sabotage a long session with the wrong bottle. The fluid sloshes against the lower back and the cap leaks onto a phone.…
The courts
Driver held to answer to charges in fatal crash
Caesar Avalos was using cruise control up Interstate 5, going about 75 mph past Templin Highway on Nov. 8, when he caught a silver flash from another car’s rims in…
Deputy Trevor Kirk, pictured in an online fundraising page set up in his name. Courtesy
County OKs $3M settlement in deputy assault
More than three years after a police-brutality incident resulted in a four-month jail sentence for a Lancaster sheriff’s deputy from Valencia, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $3 million settlement for…
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921 citations, 17 arrested for DUI by CHP Newhall over holiday weekend
The California Highway Patrol's Newhall-area Office issued 921 citations for speeding and other misdemeanors, including reckless driving, and arrested 17 people on suspicion of driving under the influence during the Fourth…
JCI Santa Clarita launches ‘Carry Hope’ initiative
News release JCI Santa Clarita is launching its inaugural community outreach event, “Carry Hope,” an initiative designed to provide foster youth with a sense of dignity, comfort and belonging during times of transition, the organization announced…
Katie Simpson, along with her children Ryder, left, 4, and Hunter, 8, celebrate running with shaved ice during the Independence Day Classic at Newhall Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Independence Day Classic
Runners of all ages participated in the Independence Day Classic — a Santa Clarita Valley tradition — at Newhall Park on Saturday to kick off the Fourth of July festivities.
Friends of Castaic Lake announces new board leadership
News release Friends of Castaic Lake has named its newly elected board of directors leadership team as the organization begins its next chapter of serving the community and supporting one of Southern California’s most treasured outdoor destinations, the nonprofit announced in a news release. The new officers are: President: Courtney Tole-Schmitz (formerly vice president). Vice President: Brad Van Quekelberg (formerly firewood lead). Treasurer: Melinda Wignal (formerly Pride in the Lake lead). Secretary: Kevin Schmitz. Member at Large: Glenn O’Shea. As the organization welcomes its new leadership, the…
Tesla stuck on train tracks in Newhall
A Tesla became stuck on the Metrolink train tracks in Newhall on Monday night, causing delays while the vehicle was recovered and towed. An official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…
Graham Platner and a staffer leave a campaign event in Belfast, Maine, on June 6, 2026, just days ahead of the state's June 9 primary. The boutique oysterman and U.S. Marine Corps veteran hopes to oust Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November. Photo by Nathan Worcester.
Democratic leaders call for Platner to exit race after sexual assault allegation
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer Top Democrats — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Maine Democratic Party — called on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from his race against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Monday after…
UK: 3 tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The United Kingdom’s military said three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Tehran continues to hold funeral services for its former top leader,…
Should You Do an Arts Degree? Career Outcomes in 2026
In the age of artificial intelligence, there hasn’t been a better time for people to pursue liberal arts degrees. They’re an amazing choice for people looking to strengthen their skills…
Trump: US to decide on F-35 sales to Turkey
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer ANKARA — President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday to attend the two-day NATO leaders’ summit. He began with a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the…
Smart Financial Milestones for Early Career Professionals
Photo by Gustavo Fring on Pexels According to new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers are $1,235 during…