Oil prices fall after US, Iran pause attacks
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Oil prices dropped more than 5% on Monday after the United States and Iran paused attacks for a second straight day following weeks of strikes that had pushed Brent…
Immigration News
310 people charged in border-related cases in Arizona
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Hundreds of border and immigration-related cases were filed in Arizona during the past week, according to the Department of Justice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of…
President Donald Trump speaks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on July 24, 2026. Screenshot from White House video via X.
‘Show must go on’: Trump delivers remarks at correspondents’ dinner
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Friday. The event that was originally held on April 25 was abruptly canceled because of…
Mark Crawford
Crawford, former West Ranch principal, succumbs to cancer
News release Mark Crawford, former principal of West Ranch High School, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the William S. Hart Union High School District. …
Immigration News
Illegal immigrants who refuse to leave US fined over $84B
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that more than $84 billion worth of civil fines have been imposed on illegal immigrants for their refusal to exit the United States. …
First responders were dispatched to a small fire near Bouquet Junction on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Small fire extinguished in riverbed near Bouquet Junction
A small 10-foot by 10-foot fire was quickly extinguished in the Santa Clara riverbed near Bouquet Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials with the Los Angeles County…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park Roar & Snore Safari is an immersive overnight camping experience that places guests right at the edge of the park’s largest savanna habitat. ©iSTOCK
Overnight Adventures with the Wild
As summer travel picks up across Southern California, families are seeking experiences that go beyond the typical day at the zoo or aquarium — and a handful of wildlife institutions…
Whether you’re going for a walk or a hike, it is important to bring water for you and your pet in this heat. ©ADOBESTOCK
Keeping Your Pet Safe and Cool this SCV Summer
Santa Clarita’s triple-digit summers bring intense heat, scorching pavement and dry canyon winds — conditions that can quickly become dangerous for pets. From early signs of heat stress to safe walking times…
Bowling remains one of the most reliable indoor activities for families. ©ADOBESTOCK
Hot? Try These Santa Clarita Indoor Escapes
When August temperatures climb into the triple digits, local families start looking for cool, comfortable places to spend the day. Santa Clarita offers plenty of indoor escapes — from arcades and bowling…
David Hegg | Critique, Civility and Community
By David Hegg As I have watched, listened and grieved the erosion of civility in our society among those who make and report the news, the course we’ve taken has…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | A Revealing Perspective
The July 11 opinion page provides a revealing perspective on “love of country” through the backdrop of the World Cup competition. First, Brian Richards in his letter, “They Love America…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
First responders rescue woman from Valencia overpass
A woman in crisis, who was threatening to jump from the Valencia Boulevard overpass, was rescued in a multiagency operation on Friday evening, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Instagram post. The…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Mucho Rain in July & More ‘Moo-Moo’ Banditry
Ouch. Eeeesh. Amen. Boy howdy. The way the mercury’s been bubbling, perhaps we ought to just monkey with the time continuum a smidge and go back in history to some distant November. In Switzerland. Well. Let’s not be…
Patrick Lee Gipson | Contemplating the Post Office’s Role in Our Elections
“What does the Post Office have to do with mail-in ballots?” At first glance, the answer seems simple. The Post Office delivers the ballots. But this year’s election raises a…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | Not Reported?
In re: “How Many More Lives?” letters, Jocelyn Miranda, June 9. Perhaps Ms. Miranda can explain to the readers exactly how Everytown Research came up with the figure that they…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | You Break It, You Buy It?
Question! On July 21 I read a letter from Abigayle Monis where she claims only one party, the Democrats, is focused on the “opportunity to rebuild California in our image.” …
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Tom | Speech Can Have Consequences
Lois Eisenberg’s letter about Olympic athletes (June 19) and free speech misses the point. No one has to deny free speech in order to criticize how that speech is used.…
Letters to the Editor
Dr. Gene Dorio | Keeping Citizens Out of Harm’s Way
The 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster in the San Francisquito Canyon, which killed more than 400 people, is considered America’s worst civil engineering catastrophe of the 20th century. Just to…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | Horton’s Apples and … Not Apples
I wish Gary Horton (Commentary, May 6) would stop trying to compare the people of the United States and how they live their lives to those in countries, like Finland…
Paul Butler | Putting Learning into Action
Recently, I heard it said that anatomically, there’s an average of 18 inches between someone’s brain and their heart. In my consulting experience, that short distance can make a world of difference…