US revokes more than 175K visas
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Department of State said on Monday that it has revoked 175,000 visas since the start of the Trump administration, targeting foreign nationals who had violated the terms of…
Big rig fire closes northbound I-5
A big rig fire resulted in multiple lanes shutting down on the northbound Interstate 5 north of Smokey Bear Road on Monday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol…
Deadly earthquake strikes western Colombia
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A major earthquake struck the western portion of Colombia on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with officials saying that at least 47 people are dead. The quake…
Public Health confirms measles case in person visiting LA County
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a measles case involving a person who was infectious while visiting at least one public location in Los…
How Do IRA Contribution Limits Typically Change From Year to Year?
IRA contribution limits do not stay the same from one year to the next. The Internal Revenue Service reviews these limits every year based on shifting inflation trends. Small yearly…
First responders go to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Homicide detectives investigate death at Five Knolls
The typically quiet neighborhood, Five Knolls, was shaken when multiple Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rolled up to a home on the 27000 block of Attwell Lane for a potential homicide investigation on Sunday. Caution tape…
The Tasha Fire blazes through Sierra Highway and Neeham Ranch Parkway on Saturday evening. Signal Staff/The Signal
Ridge, Tasha fires still burning
The Tasha fire was still burning as of 8:24 a.m. on Sunday near Sierra Highway south of Needham Ranch Parkway, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire had burned 20 acres and was about 30% contained as of…
Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. However, this unofficial holiday offers a welcome invitation to breathe deeply and reclaim a moment of calm. ©iStock
Reclaim a Moment of Calm on Relaxation Day
Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. There are no parades, no official ceremonies — just a gentle reminder to pause. In Santa Clarita, where summer days stretch…
As we move away from summer, there are still many activities that give that summer vibe. ©Adobestock
Snatch Back Bits of Summer with These Events
Across the valley, local institutions have expanded their summer offerings, giving families more ways to enjoy the season without leaving town. For many, these activities have become a welcome alternative…
Relax, enjoy good company and treat yourself to a high tea. ©iStock
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Time in California
There is a special kind of “tea time” that should not be confused with the “tee time” that involves walking a golf course or swinging a golf club. One of…
David Hegg | For or Against?
By David Hegg Have you noticed that it is increasingly easy to become a negative person? Is it just me or has criticism and disdain become our national pastime here…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Just Because No One Is Looking for it …
I was glad to hear Lynn Wright (Letters, June 10) say there is no “evidence” of widespread voter fraud because there is no widespread voter fraud, in response to Michael…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Gene Dorio | The Doctors Make Sense, but …
There is ongoing debate about the causes of diabetes, and research continues to advance our understanding, providing valuable information that helps all of us control our glucose levels. A recent…
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo swears in new members of the board during the Child & Family Center annual board and installation on Friday Aug. 8, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Child & Family Center hosts 2026 Installation and awards
The Child & Family Center held its annual board installation and awards ceremony Friday evening at the organization’s headquarters, with local dignitaries in attendance as it kicked off a yearlong…
Firefighters en route to battle the Tasha Fire on Saturday, August. 8, 2026. Oscar Sol/ For The Signal
Tasha fire in Newhall prompts evacuation orders
A fast-moving brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon prompted evacuation orders for residents near the Newhall Pass, sending large clouds of black smoke into the air near Sierra Highway…
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Holser Fire prompts evacuation warnings in Castaic
Evacuation warnings have been issued for areas of Castaic and Val Verde in response to the Holser Fire, which grew to approximately 95 acres on Saturday afternoon, with the potential for 400 to 500 acres,according to the Watch Duty app. …
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Hungry Valley evacuation order reduced to warning
By Signal Staff The Hungry Valley evacuation order resulting from the Ridge Fire near Gorman was reduced to an evacuation warning Saturday morning as the fire reached 30% containment, having burned a total of 1,057 acres since…
Suzette Martinez Valladares | State’s Energy Policy Fails on Affordability
Californians should never have to choose between protecting our environment and being able to afford to live here. Yet that is exactly the choice too many families feel Sacramento has…
Letters to the Editor
Meg Reynolds | At Least as Important as the Ducks
I have previously contacted the Santa Clarita traffic department regarding ongoing speeding problems on Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive in the Summit community. Both streets are not straight…
Letters to the Editor
Michael Cruz | They Didn’t See This Coming?
The recent article about the Bouquet Canyon Road closure highlights an entirely foreseeable problem. Long before the road was closed, business owners warned the City Council that closing Bouquet Canyon…