Letters to the Editor
Jim Scott | Just Irritated Enough
After taking a break from criticizing Gary Horton’s “Full Speed to Port,” his July 29 column has irritated me enough to respond once again! It isn’t that Mr. Horton doesn’t…
Victor Davis Hanson | The Iran War at a Crossroads
We are now in Stage III of the Iran War: the familiar monotony of bomb, talk, bomb. It is now the liberal consensus that the war has failed, if not…
Paul Butler | Lessons from the Pitch
I love soccer. It’s often referred to as the “beautiful game” whereas sadly, many of the locals still refer to it as the “boring game.” I think that’s because most folks who were born and raised in…
An LA County Sheriff's Department deputy speaks with a resident Friday near a crime scene on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal
Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a request Wednesday to remove a prior conviction for a defendant accused of assault and false imprisonment in allegations from a 2024 armed standoff…
A project map for Homestead South
Regional Planning Commission OKs 3,600 homes
The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Wednesday on Homestead South, a 3,600-home part of the master-planned community formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is now Valencia by FivePoint. …
Public Health reports localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Pico-Union neighborhood as cases continue to rise across Los Angeles…
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received several awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Courtesy photo.
HMNH nationally recognized for stroke care
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll…
COC opens fall registration
News release Students can now register for fall 2026 classes at College of the Canyons, with more than 1,890 class sections available in academic, career education, transfer and noncredit programs, the…
Historical Society to host ‘golden spike’ anniversary celebration at Lang
News release History buffs and railroad enthusiasts are invited to gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the end of Lang Station Road in Canyon Country to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the joining of the…
Trinity Jones Estrada catching during her time with NIU Softball. Photo courtesy of Trinity Jones Estrada.
Trinity Jones Estrada introduced as new head softball coach for Golden Valley
Golden Valley High School has named Trinity Jones Estrada as the new head coach for the Grizzlies’ softball program, bringing collegiate experience to the helm for the upcoming 2027 spring season. “This is…
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, speaks during a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, in Washington on July 29, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Senate schedules contempt vote for Fauci
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Senate has scheduled a vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Wednesday is scheduled to consider…
DOJ announces $350M fraud crackdown across Southeast
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The Department of Justice’s fraud division has announced 17 fraud cases across seven Southern states involving more than $350 million stolen or targeted through schemes involving food…
F-35 Lightning II supersonic stealth strike fighters fly in formation during the International Naval Review 250 in New York on July 4, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.
US denies Iranian claims it destroyed F-35 jets
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. military officials on Thursday disputed claims made by Iranian officials that the country destroyed multiple American F-35 planes in an attack on a Jordanian base. In…
Several Canyons Aquatic Club swimmers have earned qualifications to prestigious USA Swimming championship meets this summer. Courtesy photo.
Canyons Aquatic Club swimmers qualify for USA championship meets
News release Several Canyons Aquatic Club swimmers have earned qualifications to some of the most prestigious meets in USA Swimming, the club announced in a news release. This summer, Canyons Aquatic Club will be represented at the 2026 TYR…
Factify vs Patronus AI: Choosing the Best LLM Guardrail
As AI agents develop from answering questions, to autonomously carrying out complex multi-step tasks, ensuring that they are able to perform in a reliable manner across a variety of environments…
What to Know Before Buying a Corgi Puppy: A Complete Guide
The arrival of a brand new puppy can be a thrilling and fulfilling experience, particularly when you have a cute and lively breed such as the Corgi. They are known…
Why Every Santa Clarita Family Needs a Financial Emergency Binder
The world is unpredictable, and sometimes unexpected events such as a fire or a power outage can affect households dramatically. While most people know where they keep the documents they…
John Boston | Cursed Summer: O Why Am I NOT Mr. Malibu Valley?
At least for the summers, I’ve been trying to move out of this darn place for almost 60 years. Never much of a fan of mercury’s broiling tantrums stretching from…
Roger Ickes | Will This Be Safe?
I came across a July 2 front page of The Signal, which has a story about the proposed Belcaro at Sand Canyon project. Have any of you been out there…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Slavery and Socialism
It’s quite ironic for socialists to decry slavery, since socialism — like slavery — is just a means to own others’ lives. Socialism is most dangerous in a democracy, but…