California’s public school system, which purports to educate nearly 6 million students ranging from 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten to near-adults preparing to graduate from high school, is in a world
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A North Carolina high school student and her parents have sued the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, alleging the district violated her constitutional rights after censoring a message
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a $12 billion economic assistance package for farmers. The Trump administration has been embroiled in a trade war with China, during which the nations have exchanged tariffs
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A federal judge in New York on Tuesday ruled that the Department of Justice can unseal records in the case against Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, weeks after
As we close out 2025, I want to take a second to reflect on the past year – my first one as your congressman. When I took office, I made
Re: Gary Horton commentary, “Here Is the Worst Investment America Keeps Making,” Dec. 3. The “worst investment” The Signal “keeps making” is to print Gary Horton’s continuing blithering nonsense. It
Unfortunately McDonald’s is losing its low-income customers to higher prices. According to a corporate fact sheet, from 2019 to 2024, the average cost of a McDonald’s menu item rose 40%.
Within my immediate family, the Trump Derangement Syndrome team outnumbers the MAGAs by an 8-1 ratio. Some on the TDS squad resemble retiring U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi in their passionate
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The House of Representatives passed multiple bills targeting the Social Security Administration’s services for potential retirees, for victims of identity theft, and for children whose cards
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer More than 20,000 pounds of cocaine were seized by the crew of USCGC Cutter Munro, the “largest at-sea interdiction in 18-plus years,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a Friday post on
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer In a last-ditch effort to acquire the Warner Bros. entertainment empire, Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid to purchase the company’s legacy assets. Last week, streaming juggernaut Netflix outlasted competitors in a
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Kennedy Center Honors has raised a record $23 million for its annual award ceremony hosted by President Donald Trump in Washington on Saturday, according to its president. This
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Owning a smartphone in childhood poses a significantly higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity, and depression among children, according to a Dec. 1 peer-reviewed study published in the journal “Pediatrics” from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from 10,588 children, collected from a National Institutes of Health study. The participants had a mean age of 12 years, and 63.6% owned a smartphone. The median
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Writer While Santa Clarita is not widely known for dramatic fall changes, Placerita Canyon and other spots around town showcase noticeable cottonwoods and other deciduous
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Writer From lighting candles for loved ones at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to stacking toy donations in the sheriff’s station lobby, Santa Clarita’s nonprofits are
Creating lasting memories during the holidays is all about spending quality time with loved ones. Being prepared for everything the season brings helps minimize stress so you can maximize that
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Writer Local farms are transforming the chilly holiday season into hands-on adventures, welcoming families to pick their own Christmas trees, harvest winter vegetables, and get
By David Hegg Even if you are not a sports fan, there is much to learn from the ethics on display during competition. In fact, it is during the most
Recently, I was at the grocery store listening to a heated conversation about whether the U.S.-Argentina agreement is a “bailout.” That word makes it sound like the U.S. handed over
Every year around this time, I return to Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” But this year, the story hit differently. Maybe it’s because California feels like it’s standing at its