President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on April 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump’s first 100 days: A rapid, consequential start 

By Emel Akan, Ivan Pentchoukov, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, Terri Wu, John Haughey, Andrew Thornebrooke, Nathan Worcester, Aaron Gifford, Sam Dorman, Zachary Stieber Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — Upon returning to the White

Letters to the Editor

Leon Worden | What Main Street Is Supposed to Be

Thirty years ago, downtown Newhall was economically dead. Storefronts were vacant. Retail sales and property values were upside-down while the rest of the city was booming. People were afraid to

Letters to the Editor

Lawrence Nikolai | Orchard Village Speedway?

When did Orchard Village Road become a raceway? Our backyard faces that street, and every day (and frequently at night) without fail we hear the same thing: loud sportscar-like engines

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | A Double Standard in Action

I’m old enough to remember when Democrats wanted to eliminate the Senate filibuster, while also insisting that partial government shutdowns were catastrophic events that must be avoided at all costs.

Letters to the Editor

Ron Perry | Beware Unlicensed Vendors

It is my duty to write today to all of the Santa Clarita Council members and residents of Santa Clarita. There was an article in the March 28 Signal about

One of the fastest ways to build debt is to skip or miss payments on consumer debts like credit cards. When that happens, consumers must pay percentage-based interest charges, which can be especially high on credit cards. ©ADOBESTOCK

Getting Back into Your Creditors’ Good Graces

A robust credit rating is a key component of a strong financial foundation. There’s a reason consumers’ credit histories are important to landlords, car dealerships and mortgage lenders. Adults who