2026 Santa Clarita Valley Election

Candidates running for the Santa Clarita City Council gather at the Canyon Theater Guild for a candidate forum hosted by The Signal Newspaper and the Valley Industry Association (VIA). Candidates across Districts 2, 4, and 5—including Bob khalsa, Kelvin Driscoll, Jeffrey Berman, Gloria Mercado-Fortine, Brett Haddoak, Valerie Bradford, Denise Lite,Lilla Chernova, and Laurene Weste—address the most critical issues facing the city. The candidates debate solutions for traffic congestion, rapid housing growth, the proposed Bel Caro development in Sand Canyon, public safety resourcing, fire preparedness, and the need for expanded healthcare infrastructure, such as a second hospital. Tune in to learn how each candidate plans to foster government transparency, support local business retention, and represent their respective districts ahead of election day.

Candidates for the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board—Julee Brooks, Bryan Biggers, Joe Messina, and Stacy Fortner—gather for a candidate forum hosted by The Signal Newspaper and the Valley Industry Association (VIA) at the Canyon Theater Guild. The candidates address critical challenges facing local public schools, including campus safety and School Resource Officers (SROs), fiscal management amid declining enrollment, parental rights and engagement, teacher support and retention, and preventing drug abuse and bullying. Additionally, they explore how to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom and share their visions for expanding career technical education (CTE) and practical life skills to prepare students for the future.

27th Congressional District candidate and Santa Clarita City Council member Jason Gibbs addresses voters at a candidate forum hosted by The Signal Newspaper and the Valley Industry Association at the Canyon Theater Guild. Drawing on his background as an aerospace engineer and local official, Gibbs details his priorities for federal office, including lowering the cost of living, managing the national debt, and reinforcing public safety as the foundation of strong communities. He also highlights the importance of investing in technical and science education, achieving border security alongside legal immigration reform, and prioritizing local constituent accountability over party politics.

Incumbent Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and challenger Rickey Hayes face off in a candidate forum hosted by The Signal Newspaper and the Valley Industry Association (VIA) at the Canyon Theater Guild for California's 40th Assembly District. The candidates tackle major challenges impacting Santa Clarita Valley residents, including public safety and law enforcement resourcing, high gas and utility costs, housing development and local control, homelessness solutions, and strategies to retain businesses in California. Tune in to hear each candidate's background, policy vision, and key campaign promises to voters ahead of the upcoming election.