Our View: Tuesday’s takeaways
Tuesday’s election reminded us once again about the importance of becoming involved, and that elections are about the candidates. We can shout about what we want, and when we want…
Brian Baker: Misreading the tea leaves
Well, it’s certainly been an interesting campaign season so far, culminating in the primary election on June 5. For those unfamiliar with my writings, I’m a conservative who’s not a…
Interstate 5 showing signs of snowfall on both sides of the freeway Monday morning. Jeff Zimmerman/For The Signal
Grant to help build truck lane, HOV lane in SCV
Congestion on the I-5 may be reduced, thanks to a newly awarded federal $47 million grant to Metro to build truck lanes and extend High-Occupancy Vehicle, or carpool, lanes running…
Hill, Knight to face off in November
Katie Hill came out on top of the three Democratic challengers to Congressman Steve Knight’s seat for the 25th Congressional District race after Tuesday’s primary. Hill garnered 20.2 percent of…
Steve and Shery Hiett place their vote at the polling place off of Bouquet Canyon Tuesday, June 5. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.
UPDATE: Residents choose in several primary races
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Jess Phoenix and the final results of the polls. SCV residents went to the polls Tuesday to determine…
Congressman Steve Knight. Dan Watson/The Signal
Knight’s office vandalized in April
Congressman Steve Knight’s office in Santa Clarita was vandalized April 11, according to Knight’s office and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials, who confirmed the incident Friday. A report…
Knight’s small business bill passes the House
With the approval of the National Defense Authorization Act on May 24, the House of Representatives also passed into law legislation for small businesses to receive payments on time. Congressman…
Congressman Steve Knight talks with constituents following a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight’s opioid prevention bill passes House
State representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 Thursday, which included provisions authored by Congressman Knight, R-Palmdale, for anti-opioid trafficking. This NDAA sets federal defense and…
The replica of the Sardarabad monument looms at Eternal Valley Memorial Park/ Ryan Mancini The Signal
SCV officials show support, solidarity with Armenian people
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus on Thursday. The 114-member bipartisan group is in association with the Armenian National Committee of America and coordinates advocacy for stronger…
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight’s SECRET act for security clearances signed into law
Legislation to revise security clearance processes, authored by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting Transparency (SECRET)…
VIDEO: 25th Congressional District candidates speak to The Signal
As ballots go out for the California primary, the candidates for the 25th Congressional District spoke in exclusive video interviews with The Signal. Democratic challengers Katie Hill, Jess Phoenix and…
Congressman Steve Knight participated in a House Armed Services Committee Congressional Delegation trip to Israel on May 14. Photo courtesy of the office of Congressman Steve Knight
Knight meets with Israeli officials at new embassy, responds to pastors controversy
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, met with Israeli officials at the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. Per President Donald Trump’s orders in December 2017, the embassy…
Congressman Steve Knight listens to constituent questions as an attendee raises green paper in agreement during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Defense policy bill includes Knight provisions
The House Armed Services Committee voted favorably on Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019, which included provisions authored by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale. The annual…
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal
House OKs Women’s Business Centers Act
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to unanimously approve the Women's Business Centers Improvements Act legislation introduced by Congressman Steve Knight. This bill would modify several programs within the Small…
Congressman Steve Knight listens to constituent questions as an attendee raises her hand during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight introduces Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act
Congressman Steve Knight introduced legislation Wednesday to help military service members suffering from military sexual trauma. H.R. 5707, the Sexual Trauma Response and Treatment Act, would establish a pilot program…
Congressman Steve Knight. Dan Watson/The Signal
Knight touts provisions to support aerospace industry
The House of Representatives approved aeronautics provisions authored by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, into law Thursday when it passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The provisions addresses technology challenges…
FILE PHOTO: Audrey McConnell, 13, snuggles up to shelter dog Bear during the KLAWS Bark for Books event at the Castaic Animal Shelter on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
‘Wild For Animals’ fundraiser to honor animal helpers in SCV, host visit from legislators
A benefit for the Castaic Animal Care Center on May 19 will see a special visit from local legislators. Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley,…
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Cheryl Gilmore: Earth Day good news
It would be easy to write about the latest climate-related disaster—such as the fiery infernos now burning up huge portions of drought-stricken Idaho and Colorado—and the actions needed to stop…
Knight introduces bill to use Dept. of Defense funding for fight against drug abuse
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, introduced legislation Wednesday to authorize using certain Department of Defense funds to combat opioid abuse. H.R. 5546 would authorize $20 million of the National Guard's counterdrug…
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Fundraising numbers for 25th Congressional District Race spring quarter released
The numbers are in for fundraising for the first quarter of 2018 in the 25th Congressional District race. Campaign finance data shows Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, raised $346,728 in campaign…
