Dan Walters | Will ‘Education Czar’ Make a Difference?
In June, after only a few minutes of discussion, both houses of the Legislature overhauled how California manages the nation’s largest public school system and nearly 6 million students. The…
Carl Kanowsky | A preview of Keplinger’s wines
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of spending an afternoon at Arrow & Branch Winery in Napa. They have some unique relationships with several other wineries. You see, besides producing…
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, leads the press conference urging Chiquita Canyon Landfill and Waste Connections to take immediate action to help Val Verde residents in Valencia on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Chiquita starts repairs, residents cry foul
Schiavo, Barger demand that landfill do more to protect residents while working to prevent catastrophic failure By Signal Staff Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger have issued a joint…
Nick Fowlkes following his win at the SCGA Amateur Championship at the Valencia Country Club. Kameron Kwong / Southern California Golf Association
‘A kid’s dream come true’ — West Ranch grad Nick Fowlkes wins SCGA Amateur
When Nick Fowlkes was playing high school golf with the West Ranch Wildcats, the Stevenson Ranch native never imagined playing golf past college was a possibility – let alone winning. But after the West Ranch graduate captured the 127th Southern California…
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Woman detained at CalArts after indecent exposure reported
A woman was detained at California Institute of the Arts after sheriff’s deputies received reports of indecent exposure, according to first responder radio dispatch traffic and a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley…
Trump says he may eliminate Iran’s IRGC like he did ISIS
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to rule out destroying Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, drawing a parallel with his administration’s campaign against the ISIS terrorist…
Rubio calls for global effort against violent left-wing groups
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department on Thursday hosted a ministerial conference to address growing concerns about rising terrorism threats, particularly from the political left. Representatives from more than 60 nations,…
SCV Sheriff’s Station responds to viral e-bike video circulating
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a viral video circulating within the community about two male juveniles throwing an object at a man on a bicycle last week, stating that the juvenile suspects were detained. According…
The Doo Wop Project will kick off the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center's Spotlight Series with a performance on Friday, Sept. 18. Courtesy photo.
2026-27 PAC Spotlight Series announced
News release The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons will welcome audiences for its 2026-27 Spotlight Series season with a diverse lineup of live entertainment featuring…
“Snow Geese at Sunset” by Jerry Cowart.
‘Animal Kingdom’ on display at Newhall Community Center
News release The city of Santa Clarita's latest art exhibition, “Animal Kingdom,” is on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) through Aug. 26. “This exhibition celebrates the diversity, beauty and significance of animals, while inviting viewers to explore…
Firefighters responded to reports of a shooting and robbery in Newhall early Thursday morning on July 16, 2026. Courtesy of Dillon Foster.
Deputies respond to robbery, shots fired in Newhall
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a robbery in which shots were fired into the air early Thursday morning in Newhall, according to Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the station. According…
1990s country tribute band coming to CTG
News release 1990s country is coming to the Canyon Theatre Guild on Aug. 6 with a performance by JB Aaron and the Palomino West Band. “Experience a riveting night of country,…
County hosting free summer movies and concerts at Val Verde Park
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to enjoy a summer of free family entertainment as the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation…
"The Outlaw" (1943). Screenshot.
Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Outlaw’
By Signal Staff A western that was downright scandalous for its time comes to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “The Outlaw,” starring Jane Rusell, Jack Buetel and Walter Huston. The 1943 western, directed by Howard Hughes, has earned a 71% critics score based…
Why Employee Awards Deserve the Same Strategy as Product Launches
Businesses spend months planning how a new product reaches the market. Timing, audience research, messaging, and post-launch measurement are treated as essential steps, not afterthoughts. Employee recognition programs, by contrast,…
What Keeps Professional Landscaping Projects on Track
Your professional landscaping company can keep projects moving by using clear schedules, staying organized, and improving communication. When you know where your teams are, which tasks are due, and what…
What’s Actually in a Nicotine Pouch? An FDA Insider Says Nobody Knows
Last week, a toxicologist who spent four years inside the FDA's tobacco division went public with something she couldn't square. The agency she worked for authorized Zyn, the dominant nicotine pouch brand…
College briefs
College Briefs for July 16
Canyon Country student named to UCO honor roll Canyon Country resident Madison Martinez has been named to the University of Central Oklahoma president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester,…
Letters to the Editor
Jack Crawford | Unifying Pieces of Writing
Julie Johnson’s letter (July 4) “Where Does History Fit In?” was one of the most positive, uplifting, and hopefully unifying letters I’ve read in quite some time. Please write in…
Letters to the Editor
Mihran Kalaydjian | Sacramento’s Hidden Health Tax
Senate Bill 125 may preserve Medi-Cal funding, but critics warn the cost could ultimately land on millions of Californians who already pay some of the nation’s highest insurance premiums. Californians…