Politics/Govt

A hotline for the plans and ads being circulated for the meetings refer to work stretching from the freeway’s junction with Interstate 5 through to Highway 138, which is also referred to as Pearblossom Highway.

Metro, Caltrans eye Highway 14 plans  

A little help with Highway 14’s “choke points” and maybe even a small wildlife corridor are among the possible suggestions being evaluated to alleviate east-side traffic concerns on the state

Members of Santa Clarita's roller-skating community and city officials pose for a photo after the groundbreaking. Perry Smith/The Signal

Skaters rejoice over rink beginnings 

Dawn Walker still sounds kind of blown away when she talks about how quickly the community effort came together.  Her daughter, like millions of others during the pandemic, took part

Appeal for Saugus apartments faces 60-day delay 

Santa Clarita City Council members postponed their discussion Tuesday of an appeal challenging plans for a mixed-use Saugus apartment complex on Bouquet Canyon Road.  A hearing was scheduled for the

National News

US Chamber asks Congress to avoid corporate tax hike 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked Congress not to raise corporate taxes next year and to support “pro-growth tax policies” that ensure robust economic gains.  In

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Vance: Trump would veto a national abortion ban 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump would, if elected, veto a national abortion ban, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, said on Sunday.  “If you’re not supporting

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon library in Yorba Linda on June 12, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, backs Trump 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday that he’s suspending his campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.  “In my

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Harris delivers acceptance speech at DNC 

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Lawrence Wilson and Emel Akan Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday,