Letters to the Editor

Kassidy Beattie | Duty, Respect and Clarity

I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the recent article published on May 26, about the Memorial Day veteran flag placement at Eternal Valley. The article beautifully captured

Commentary

Dan Walters | Homelessness Lingering Under Newsom

Homelessness is the political albatross hanging around Gavin Newsom’s neck, something that’s plagued him not only as governor but even earlier during his stint as mayor of San Francisco. He

Letters to the Editor

Cindy Josten | Too Much Made of Pride

The following is a summary of comments delivered during the June 25 Santa Clarita City Council meeting:  I respect each one of you sitting on this council and I know

Firefighters respond to a small brush fire near the intersection of Barcelona Road and Capri Court in Castaic on Sunday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Indigo Fire burns 22 acres in Castaic 

By Lucas Nava and Katherine Quezada A brush fire, dubbed the Indigo Fire, broke out near the intersection of Barcelona Road and Capri Court in Castaic and grew to a

This 1976 mural, Adventures in Fantasy, depicts a stagecoach pulled by a team of six horses and riding through a valley dotted with scrub oaks. It can be found inside the Old Town Newhall Public Library. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Explore the city’s public art

In 2009, the Santa Clarita City Council demonstrated its commitment to public art when it founded the Santa Clarita Arts Commission.   The council approved the Arts Master Plan in 2016

According to the National Constitution Center, the Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring its independence from Great Britain on July 2. However, a document still needed to be drafted to explain the decision to the general public. Photo courtesy of Adobe Shutterstock.

Why is Independence Day celebrated on July 4th?

The Continental Congress declared its independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776. If that date raises an eyebrow, it should. Independence Day in the United States has long been

This 2003 photograph of the reverse of the Declaration shows the identifying inscription written at the bottom edge so it could be read without unrolling the parchment. The many horizontal creases and horizontal and vertical fold lines are clearly visible, as is the engrained dirt, especially along the edge. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

The history of America’s Independence Day

Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States.  Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival

Summer is a perfect time to make fruit the star of the show, and Fourth of July is no exception.

Enjoy a fruit-infused Fourth of July

As patriotic parties roll on throughout the day and fireworks light up the night, Fourth of July fun calls for favorite snacks that complement the excitement. Whether you’re a pyro

David Hegg

David Hegg | Living to Serve

By David Hegg The past months have been a constant barrage of stories about tragedy. Horror in Newtown, bombs in Boston, flooding in the Midwest, fires in SoCal … all

Letters to the Editor

Sandy Cassidy | A New Low in California

After reading the article on the front page of today’s Signal (June 26) regarding the cuts to the senior meal programs, I am angered and saddened.  The state has billions

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Waiting for an Apology?

Quick poll: Has anyone you know personally apologized to you for their overreaction to COVID-19? Has anyone apologized to you for insisting that you follow those ridiculous rules?  Test after