Amber Stefanelli | Carried by Faith
May 10, 2026 2:16 am
My name is Amber Stefanelli, and at 44 years old I won one of the toughest races at Griffith Park — a grueling course with steep mountain climbs, over 1,400
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Brian Richards | Spit-Take Steyer
May 9, 2026 8:26 am
Tom Steyer says he will make big corporations and billionaires more accountable and he will make them pay. Each time he makes that claim I’m thankful I don’t have any
Ron Perry | The Math Isn’t Math-ing
May 9, 2026 8:25 am
I’m really confused and hope someone can help me understand how some Democrats and Republican candidates running for governor of California can say they would eliminate the state income tax.
Byron York | Assassination Attempt: We Need Dog’s Story
May 9, 2026 8:24 am
The initially released surveillance video of the recent attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump was blurry and incomplete. Posted a short time after the incident, it showed Cole Allen, the
Paul Butler | Coming to America
May 9, 2026 1:51 am
This October marks 25 years since we first moved to the United States and I’ve been reminiscing about those early days, and two distinct memories are stuck in my mind. They stand out as key differences between the
Robert Lamoureux | Where are all these leaks coming from?
May 9, 2026 1:07 am
Question: We have leaks from the roof where the vents are up in the attic. Looks like during rain and fierce winds, the water has gotten through the stucco and the water is coming through our patio covers and through our kitchen window, and our kitchen light has gotten a stain. — Manny Answer: Manny, the first thing to do is to water test to see where the water is entering, so that you don’t have to guess. Start below the leak and work your way up until you find the source. Someone will need to help you, one on the interior and the other with the hose water testing. Once you figure out what the source is, then reach back out to me. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc.
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
May 8, 2026 2:38 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Russia and Ukraine will be engaging in a three-day-long ceasefire along with a prisoner swap. The president, who
US fighter jet disables 2 Iranian tankers in blockade enforcement
May 8, 2026 1:28 pm
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer A U.S. fighter jet fired on a pair of crude oil tankers as they attempted to bypass a U.S. blockade on Friday. U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down congressional map
May 8, 2026 12:31 pm
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a congressional redistricting map approved by voters in a referendum last month, ruling that the Democratic-controlled Legislature failed to follow constitutional procedures
US Trade Court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs
May 8, 2026 11:07 am
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday struck down President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs under the Trade Act of 1974. The court ruled 2-1
Mihran Kalaydjian | A Question of Identity
May 8, 2026 4:40 am
Santa Clarita didn’t become one of the most desirable communities in Los Angeles County by accident. It built its reputation on something simple and increasingly rare: space, safety and a
Kathy Smith | We’re Left with a Piece of Dirt
May 8, 2026 4:37 am
Well well, the ol’ Hartwell project surfaces in the news again with The Signal reporting that the undeveloped property it is apparently for sale. This project did not become an
Rob Kerchner | An Acid Test
May 8, 2026 4:20 am
If your party prides itself on taxpayer-funded breast implants for homeless transgender illegal aliens, raise your hand — and slap yourself with it. Rob Kerchner Valencia
Federal judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
May 7, 2026 1:36 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A federal judge in New York ordered on Wednesday the release of a suicide note that purportedly was written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death in August
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to carve up state’s lone blue district
May 7, 2026 1:34 pm
By Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee legislature passed a bill on Thursday that would redistrict the state’s U.S. congressional map to break up the state’s only Democratic district ahead of the midterms.
IDF: Southern Beirut airstrike kills Hezbollah commander
May 7, 2026 1:28 pm
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Israel launched its first air strike on Beirut since the ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect on April 16, killing a Hezbollah commander. The Israel Defense
Jim de Bree | The Political Fallout from Spirit’s Failure
May 7, 2026 5:53 am
On Saturday, Spirit Airlines, a financially troubled airline, ceased business. Simultaneously with that cessation, critics of the Trump Administration blamed the Iran conflict, while the administration blamed the airline’s failure
Philip Wasserman | Another Great Festival
May 7, 2026 5:41 am
Thank you to the city of Santa Clarita for another outstanding Cowboy Festival. This year, the highlight for me (besides the peach cobbler) was Nashville singer-songwriter, Dani Rose. Rose has
Arthur Saginian | You Can’t Get There from Here
May 7, 2026 4:58 am
The March 17 column by Andrew Taban made me change my mind about him. I once wrote that he’s the Pied Piper of Santa Clarita Valley. Well, I was wrong.
Lois Eisenberg | Pope Leo vs. President Trump
May 7, 2026 4:55 am
Pope Leo has avoided mentioning Donald Trump’s name in his criticism of Trump’s war in Iran. Naturally Trump had to lash back at the pope by saying that Pope Leo