World News

Police arrest 900 in South African immigration protest  

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  The South African police has said it arrested more than 900 ​people during protests against illegal immigrants that took place across the country on Tuesday.  In a Wednesday post on X, the South African

Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)

Iran threatens ships that use alternate Hormuz routes 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Iran’s military command on Thursday warned that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use Tehran’s approved routes or be met with a “powerful response,” raising

Nuné Gipson commentary

Nuné Gipson | California Voters: What’s Next?

To every California voter — Republicans, independents, no party preference, moderate Democrats, and every Californian who still loves this state: If you’re a Democrat who feels like your party has

Letters to the Editor

Sonny Morper | A Preventable Tragedy in Waiting

I read with interest The Signal’s recent article, “City Hosts Forest Safety Day” (June 30). At about the same time, I received an email from Southern California Edison describing plans

Byron York

Byron York | Trump’s Mixed Midterm Messaging

With midterm elections just a few months away, a 36-hour period last week gave the political world a good picture of President Donald Trump’s approach to campaigning for Republicans with

National News

DOJ to prioritize birth tourism probes after court ruling 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were directed to prioritize investigations into “birth tourism” schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal

2026 Election Filler

Democratic socialist ousts House incumbent in Colorado primary 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  In a major political upset on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros was declared victorious over longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.  At 12:03 a.m. ET, the Associated Press projected that Kiros would win the race, defeating the long-serving incumbent. With 84% of the vote counted, Kiros led with 49.3% to DeGette’s 43.5, while

National News

NWS warns of dangerous heat across much of US for July 4 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The National Weather Service has warned that heat is building across the central and eastern United States, and that high temperatures are expected through the weekend.  NWS forecasters said

Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Ring Around the Collar!

Ring around the collar!  If you’re under 45, those four words probably draw blanks. But if you’re of a certain vintage, you can hear the jingle in your head right

Letters to the Editor

Kevin Strauss | Advanced Metering, Explained

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency appreciates the opportunity to address Ms. Glenda Roybal’s recent letter to the editor (“No Meaningful Choice,” June 23). In her letter, Ms. Roybal raises

Letters to the Editor

Edward Strawser | ‘1984’ Coming to Life

So the Republicans hold the House, the Senate and the presidency, yet they continue to cry “voter fraud”?  George Orwell’s book, “1984” has come to fruition, where facts become fantasy

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Newsom, Legislators Need Wake-Up Call

Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a