COC Bond Oversight Committee members sought
News release College of the Canyons is accepting applications until Aug. 28 to serve on the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, according to a news release from the college. The…
Authors set up booths on the first and second floor of the University Center during the second annual SCV Book Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
COC to host 3rd annual SCV Book Festival on Sept. 12
News release College of the Canyons is scheduled to host the third annual Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Dr.…
Democrats split on party’s future as socialists win key primaries
By Jacob Burg and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers Democrats are split on the future of their party as a swell of candidates linked to democratic socialist policies have seen a series of…
Volunteers walk to the 30th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo near the Via Princessa Bridge on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
City seeks volunteers for River Rally Clean-Up
News release Volunteer registration is now open for the 31st Annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 to 11 a.m. This…
The Grizzlies’ flag football team during an offensive play in a game against Santa Paula at Golden Valley High School on Aug. 18, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Golden Valley flag football drops home opener to Santa Paula
After the Golden Valley flag football team suffered a narrow 9-0 loss on the road to Quartz Hill last week, head coach Dikran Melkonian was eager to bounce back in the team’s home opener on…
Federal judge strikes down Biden-era ‘ghost gun’ restrictions
By Michael Clements Contributing Writer A U.S. District Court Judge in Texas struck down a Biden administration rule on so-called “ghost guns” on Monday. In the case of Defense Distributed et.…
How to Navigate Modern Investment Scams
Image Credit: Unsplash Byline: Will Jones With new technological tools have come new methods of scamming. The best way to avoid falling into such a financial trap is to familiarize yourself…
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) speaks to reporters at the media filing center and spin room at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ahead of the presidential debate between Republican nominee former President Donald J. Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 10, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
Byron Donalds to face former Republican in Florida
By John Haughey Contributing Writer Three-term U.S. House Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly will face off in Florida’s governor election in November after winning their Tuesday primaries. Donalds,…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Person found dead in Newhall
A person was pronounced dead at the scene of a reported medical emergency in a Newhall shopping center on Tuesday, and officials believe the death was by suicide. Preliminary information on the incident indicated that deputies were dispatched to the 23000 block…
Hart High School dance team. Courtesy photo,.
Hart dance team to host youth clinic Aug. 29
News release The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event…
5 Best Instagram Growth Services in 2026: How Famoid and Other Providers Compare
A strong Reel can still disappear after a few hundred views. A polished profile can still look untested when its follower count, likes, and views do not match the content.…
Gary Horton | Palling Around with Terrorists — for Real
We all remember the charge from years back, when a young Barack Obama was first running for president against John McCain and his attack-dog running mate, Sarah Palin — the…
The Savvy Senior | Smartphones made simple for seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, My 79-year-old mom just upgraded from a flip phone to a smartphone, but she’s having trouble figuring it out. Is there a way to make it easier…
Dr. Aakash Ahuja | Follow the Science: Bring Back the SAT
As a doctor, while working with patients, I never make a psychiatric diagnosis based on a hunch. I interview the patient and, based upon the clinical criteria, history and objective…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Tom | A Double Standard on Prosecutions
Jonathan Kraut is certainly free to criticize the prosecution of David Hearn (Commentary, Aug. 11). In hindsight, there is plenty to criticize. The Justice Department eventually dropped the charge after…
Letters to the Editor
Suzie Perez | Reassuring Choice for District 2
Now that filing has closed, it looks like we’re in for an interesting election for Santa Clarita City Council. District 2 is one race I’ll be watching closely, and I…
The Office of Spill Prevention and Response shared this picture of the spill in December, shortly after the incident was reported. Courtesy
County proposing new oil, gas well moratorium
L.A. County’s Department of Regional Planning released a draft of its new oil and gas well ordinance, which would ban new wells throughout the county’s more than 2,600 square miles of…
Local dance school set to perform at Disney World’s Diwali Dance Fest 2026
Walt Disney World may be known as the happiest place on Earth, but for a local Santa Clarita dance school, excitement has reached a new level after they were selected from 600 applicants to travel…
LASD seeks help locating missing teen
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teen last seen in Valencia on Friday night, according to a Nixle alert. Tommy Jamarion Andreatta-Valentine, described as 6 feet,…
Musical performances take place during the city of Santa Clarita’s Celebrate series which highlighted the country of Jamaica on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Photos: Celebrate series highlights Jamaica
The City of Santa Clarita came together to celebrate the vibrant culture, music and traditions of Jamaica during the latest installment of the Celebrate series held on Friday at the…