Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Deadly e-bike crashes shape 3 new California laws 

By Lynn La CalMatters Writer  Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Isaias surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Oct. 8, 2026. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP

Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. weather forecasters on Friday morning said Hurricane Isaias has become a Category 3 major storm with 120 mph winds — with just hours to go

By addressing the vulnerabilities of a home and making some changes, homeowners can beef up security in no time. Metro Creative Services photo.

Tips to make your home more secure  

A home should be a place of comfort and security. But homes can be targeted by thieves who are eager to make off with people’s hard-earned possessions.  Securing a home

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Pipe patrol: Diagnosing basic plumbing problems 

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer  Prevention is the best medicine, especially when it comes to plumbing. The first step is to inspect the entire house to discover any potential problems before

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Always the Same

In re: Jack Teoli, letters, “Those Last-Minute SCOTUS Rulings,” Aug. 16: It always puzzles me why, to some people, the answer to every problem, real or imagined,  seems to always

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | About Those Water Meters

This is in response to Glenda Roybal’s letter (June 23) regarding water meters.. I understand how she feels, but I also know why the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency did

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Do They See the Irony?

The (affluent female liberal) way to “forgive and forget” is to champion a child murderer, all illegal alien criminals, and every abortion seeker while forgetting three sweet children, millions of

Art by Fatima Aya Kian.

Kian to join Young at The Mosaic Gallery  

News release  The Mosaic Gallery in Valencia is presenting the artworks of Santa Clarita Valley’s award-winning multimedia artists Naomi Young and Fatima Aya Kian, said a news release from the gallery.

Letters to the Editor

Judy Taylour | DSA and Democratic Party Differ

Regarding Larry Moore’s “Avoiding another 9/11” letter in the Sunday Signal, Sept. 20: I don’t know where he got his information about the Democrats’ platform, but in the Democratic Party

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | Can AI Doomsday Be Averted? 

Although I am generally an optimistic person who tries to view things in a positive light, I must admit that recent news regarding artficial intelligence is quite alarming and unnerving.

Marsha McLean guest commentary

Marsha McLean | Level Up at Teen FanFest! 

Are you a teen? Are you looking for something fun? Well, we are providing a place where you can spend time with friends, explore your interests and simply feel welcome.

This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Isaias off the eastern coast of Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP

Tropical Storm Isaias to threaten Gulf Coast 

By Owen Evans Contributing Writer  Tropical Storm Isaias formed over the southwestern Gulf of America on Wednesday and is forecast to rapidly turn into a hurricane before reaching the U.S. Gulf