The last time I wrote about public safety, California was preparing to release a convicted child rapist. David Allen Funston admitted he was still attracted to children. He said himself…
Ladies and gentlemen, ballot season has returned! You may have noticed that the political ads on Facebook and YouTube are starting to increase, the emails from candidates finding their way…
Gary Horton (commentary, April 22) continually fails to understand the underlying rationale behind our president’s attack on Iran, even as our president keeps saying Iran cannot be allowed to have…
Thank goodness, as fellow saddlepal John Duarte points out, that, “… time, like your uncle, is relative.” It can’t be May already. Wasn’t January just 20 minutes ago? This morning, we’ve a most interesting adventure ahead,…
Question: Robert, thank you for everything you do to educate homeowners with repairs to their homes. In a recent article you mentioned that your 33-year-old roof finally needs repairs/replacement. I live in the Valencia area, and my house has a cement shingle roof. The roof is about 25 years old without any leaks. My question is what the average lifespan of this type of roof is. Also, would you suggest that I have the roof inspected this summer even though I do not have any leaks? Thanks for your expertise. — Steve C. Answer: Steve, thank you for being a loyal reader of the Signal. It all depends on the type of roof that was installed. The one I was alluding to is a concrete roof, with the underlayment. The underlayment is what fails in these types of…
Saugus High School has named Chris Spann as the new head coach for the girls’ basketball team following the departure of Anthony Falasca, according to a statement sent to The…
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency cut the ribbon on its fourth PFAS treatment plant Wednesday, bringing the number of local wells brought back into production since 2020 up to…
A firm representing the family of a man who died in the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in December sent the city a letter earlier this year that appears to be…
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Legislative Committee made a few recommendations for the council on rules and regulations that could impact Santa Clarita. Masis Hagobian, the city’s intergovernmental relations officer, presented recommendations on…
Over the years, the question arises: “What’s the biggest problem facing the world today?” When I was little-little, the answer was easy. “Bullies” or “There’s no food in the house…
Congratulations to The Left and Democrats far and wide! You have successfully inculcated tens of millions of your flock with vile rhetoric and actions of fear, hate and violence. Why,…
For those following the Wiley Canyon case … The recent (headline), “Judge sides with city in Wiley Canyon dispute” (April 22), is misleading and misrepresents the current status of the…
Did I miss something on “Helping Hands meet Bridge to Home,” April 28. Nice pictures on front page, but I was hoping to read more about who is Bridge to…
When California’s independent redistricting commissions drew new maps of the state’s congressional and legislative districts after the 2010 and 2020 censuses, their members were emphatically told by legal advisors that…
By Janice Hisle and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on April 25, allegedly participated in an activist movement called the “Wide Awakes,” authorities said. Federal…
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown after 11 weeks. The department had been partially shuttered for 76 days since Feb. 14, resulting…
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, saying the policy will go…
Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch. In celebration with…
News release Dr. Kelly Walsma, who is board certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care medicine, was recently appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors, the hospital announced in a news release. …
Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic. To further that message to its students and the community, the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.…