Hospital, nurses announce new contract
July 10, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley’s community hospital and the union that represents more than 600 of its nurses announced they agreed to terms for their latest contract, ending months of protracted
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Woman sues church, claiming it wouldn’t let her leave
July 10, 2025
Grace Community Church of the Valley, the Sun Valley-based church tied to The Master’s University in Placerita Canyon, is being sued by a former member who claims the church threatened
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks
July 10, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Hamas announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to release 10 hostages as part of its efforts to work in a “positive spirit” with mediators to
Lite’s ouster sets stage for 2026 election
July 9, 2025
After contentious session, council’s split vote grants Weste’s request The Santa Clarita City Council’s ouster of Denise Lite from the city Planning Commission sets the stage for a contentious 2026
Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year
July 9, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The United States is on track to potentially raise “well over $300 billion” in tariff income by the end of the year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Council votes 3-2, approves Weste’s request to oust Lite
July 8, 2025
Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s
Barger slated to lead Metro as chair when LA hosts 2028 Olympics
July 8, 2025
News release The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors has unanimously elected Supervisor Kathryn Barger as second vice chair, elevating her to one of the top leadership
Transgender athletes in women’s sports: Where do your legislators stand?
July 8, 2025
Editor’s note: For this story and the story published Monday about sanctuary laws, The Signal asked local legislative representatives to discuss, in their own words during a brief interview, their
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
July 8, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a letter nominating the president for the Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting
Texas flood death toll over 100; search continues for survivors
July 8, 2025
By Savannah Hulsey Pointer and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers The number of deaths from flooding in central Texas over the July Fourth weekend reached 104 on Monday. In hard-hit Kerr
US to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine
July 8, 2025
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer The Pentagon announced on Monday night that it is sending more defensive weapons to Ukraine amid the Eastern European country’s ongoing war with Russia. In a
Sanctuary laws: Where do your legislators stand?
July 7, 2025
Editor’s note: For this story, The Signal asked local legislative representatives to discuss, in their own words during a brief interview, their positions on sanctuary laws in Los Angeles and
21 states now reporting COVID ‘razor throat’ variant
July 7, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer At least 21 states are reporting a COVID-19 variant that spread across China earlier this year, according to newly updated data provided by a private company.
Musk announces new ‘America Party’: 4 Things to Know
July 7, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Tesla CEO and former White House adviser Elon Musk on Saturday announced that he would create a new political party following a split with President Donald
Environmental law changes could impact SCV housing
July 7, 2025
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that could have a huge impact on the Santa Clarita Valley’s future: two laws that make the most significant reforms ever to the
Trump signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ during July 4 celebration
July 4, 2025
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, celebrating both a major legislative victory and America’s Independence Day at
Trump tees up nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in Iowa speech
July 4, 2025
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump praised the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, marking
Ouster, city shuttle, animal care on council agenda
July 3, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita announced the agenda for its final City Council meeting before the council takes a summer break, with a hearing scheduled to discuss the removal of
Caltrans mum on months-old public records request
July 3, 2025
The California Department of Transportation on Monday indicated it would still need more time to process a Public Records Act request made by The Signal in October, and refused to
City to host meeting on battery-storage concerns
July 3, 2025
After months of requests from residents during public comment, the city of Santa Clarita is holding a public outreach meeting next week to address questions residents might have about the