Jim Ventress | A Visionary Candidate
September 22, 2026 2:21 am
I’m writing in support of Gloria Mercado-Fortine for City Council. I’ve known Gloria for more than 35 years. We’ve worked together on various projects with the Boys and Girls Club,
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Trump to take the stage at United Nations
September 21, 2026 4:25 pm
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. World leaders will watch Trump’s remarks closely as the Iran war
News outlets sue Trump over White House ban
September 21, 2026 4:02 pm
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Media outlets on Monday sued President Donald Trump and other officials over their ban from the White House. The lawsuit says that Trump is targeting the
Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit challenging merger with Warner Bros
September 21, 2026 3:24 pm
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Paramount Skydance on Monday settled with California and 11 other states that tried to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path
David Hegg | I’m Sure It’s Your Fault
September 20, 2026 2:57 am
By David Hegg Have you noticed our society has become enamored with placing blame? If you’re late for work, it isn’t your fault because of traffic, stoplights not sequenced, and
Larry Moore | Avoiding Another 9/11
September 20, 2026 1:57 am
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. The effects of that hateful, fateful day are still felt 25 years later. If we could
Jason Gibbs | How Congressional Politics Disrupted a Non-Partisan Metro Board Seat
September 19, 2026 5:19 am
Over the past 10 years in local politics, I have seen no shortage of partisanship. It draws sharp and unnuanced contrasts between candidates and issues based solely on their political
Bob Jensen | A Board Member’s Endorsement
September 19, 2026 5:06 am
I am enthusiastically voting for Bryan Biggers for Trustee Area 2 of the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I highly encourage you to choose Bryan Biggers for
Mark White | Continuing the Legacy
September 19, 2026 4:39 am
As a 60-year resident of the Santa Clarita Valley, and someone who has lived, worked, played, married, raised children and a local business owner, I care deeply about Santa Clarita.
Michele Lecrivain | Honesty and a Track Record
September 19, 2026 4:32 am
When I moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1973 I met someone who has remained my friend since, Gloria Mercado-Fortine. Over years I have watched and supported her efforts
Rob Kerchner | Rename the Party?
September 19, 2026 4:14 am
In a pure democracy, 51% can vote to exterminate the 49%. That’s why we have a republic. “If you can keep it,” warned Ben Franklin. Franklin knew the history in
Paul Butler | The Power of Focus in Business & Careers
September 19, 2026 1:51 am
We needed some work done on our garage doors a few weeks ago. Thankfully, because we bought new construction, the mechanism was still under warranty. The contractor arrived when he
Robert Lamoureux | Ouch! Help! That pool deck is SO hot!
September 19, 2026 1:25 am
Question: Hi Robert. This is our first home with a pool, and we’ve been outside utilizing it daily since we moved in in May. Once the weather turned blistering hot,
West Ranch pulls off nail-biter over Canyon, 26-20
September 18, 2026 10:35 pm
By Matt Lechuga For The Signa Call it The Chain Reaction. Leading 26-20 and facing a fourth and 14 with 43 seconds on the clock, the West Ranch defense waited on pins and needles for the results
Toys ‘R’ US to open 120 new stores across US
September 18, 2026 1:36 pm
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Retailer Toys “R” Us announced a major expansion in the United States on Thursday, with 120 standalone stores scheduled to open nationwide during the upcoming holiday
Appeals court: Government can search phones at border without warrants
September 18, 2026 1:06 pm
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Government officers can search the cell phones of people entering the United States without a warrant or probable cause, a federal appeals court ruled on an
Pentagon lifts pause on testosterone screening for troops 30 and older
September 18, 2026 12:54 pm
By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer The Pentagon is moving ahead with mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening for U.S. service members aged 30 and older, lifting an early September pause on published medical guidance,
Iran says it struck an oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
September 18, 2026 12:49 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An Iranian military commander said Iran attacked a Togo-flagged oil tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration is weighing its next
Beautiful flowers to plant for a colorful fall garden
September 18, 2026 12:17 pm
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer Every fall, home stores overflow with silk flowers in warm golds, muted oranges, rusty reds, and rich burgundies — and with good reason. Few things create
Carole Lutness | A Trustworthy Guardian
September 18, 2026 1:21 am
I am so delighted to learn that Lynne Plambeck is running to again be our representative on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, especially in this era of rapid climate