Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | The year fast food workers got a raise
Jose Bautista marches with fast food workers and other SEIU members in support of a bill to create a state fast food industry council on May 31, 2022. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

Bills of 2023 | The year fast food workers got a raise

Editor’s note: As 2023 draws to a close, The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of…

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Read more about the article <strong>Vibrant colors and pop stars: Lynnda Rakos premieres first solo exhibit </strong> 
David Briton views the mixed media artwork on display as he attends the "15 Minutes of Fame" solo exhibit of artwork by Lynnda Rakos held at The Main in Newhall on Thursday, 122123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vibrant colors and pop stars: Lynnda Rakos premieres first solo exhibit  

Artist Lynnda Rakos premiered her first-ever solo art exhibit at The Main earlier this month, providing attendees an opportunity to dive into her fun, bright-colored imagination and witness her artwork…

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | Newsom signs ‘sin tax’ on guns and ammo
Firearms and ammunition owned and displayed by firearms instructor Ziyad “Zip” Showket on March 15, 2023. Photo by Mark Leong for CalMatters

Bills of 2023 | Newsom signs ‘sin tax’ on guns and ammo

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would give jobless benefits to striking workers
Screen Actors Guild members and Writers Guild of America members picket at the Amazon Culver Studios in Culver City on June 17, 2023. Photo by Julie A Hotz for CalMatters

Bills of 2023 | Newsom vetoes bill that would give jobless benefits to striking workers

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Read more about the article Veteran files discrimination suit against Six Flags Magic Mountain  
Coaster riders scream while riding the new Wonder Woman Flight of Courage rollercoaster during a media preview event for the ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Thursday, July 14, 2022. The ride will officially open on Saturday, July 16th. Chris Torres/The Signal

Veteran files discrimination suit against Six Flags Magic Mountain  

A veteran from Bakersfield, who alleges Six Flags Magic Mountain’s park-registry program he has to use for the services he needs due to his combat-related injuries is discriminatory, filed a…

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Read more about the article <strong>Suspect arrested in connection with fatal collision on Christmas Eve</strong> 
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Suspect arrested in connection with fatal collision on Christmas Eve 

The suspect in the fatal collision that took place on the southbound State Route 14 freeway at Newhall Avenue on Sunday at 1:36 a.m. has been taken into custody, according…

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Read more about the article <strong>Castaic High School student wins national contest and is given a $2,500 scholarship </strong> 
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Castaic High School student wins national contest and is given a $2,500 scholarship  

Castaic High School student Yra Clamico was one out of two students who won a $2,500 scholarship for their participation in the 7th annual Payback Challenge presented by Next Gen…

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Read more about the article <strong>Crowdfunding efforts seek to ease pain of holiday tragedies</strong> 
Law enforcement responded to a pedestrian vs. vehicle on near Sand Canyon and Sierra Highway on Thursday evening. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Crowdfunding efforts seek to ease pain of holiday tragedies 

A series of crowdfunding efforts have been set up to support the families of four people who died in three separate collisions around the holidays, according to a representative from…

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Read more about the article Detectives seize more than 1,000 marijuana plants near school district office 
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Detectives seize more than 1,000 marijuana plants near school district office 

Acting on an anonymous tip, L.A. County Sheriff’s Department deputies raided an illegal cannabis cultivation effort with more than 1,000 plants about a block from the William S. Hart Union…

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | ‘Skittles bill’ amended to spare Skittles from chemical ban
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Bills of 2023 | ‘Skittles bill’ amended to spare Skittles from chemical ban

Editor’s note: As 2023 draws to a close, The Signal is presenting CalMatters’ wrap-up stories on some of the key bills that reached the governor’s desk at the close of…

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Read more about the article Bills of 2023 | Mixed results for pair of bills affecting public access
Publlic access advocates were divided on two bills that reached the governor’s desk in 2023 — and the results on them were divided, too, as one was signed and one was vetoed. Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Bills of 2023 | Mixed results for pair of bills affecting public access

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Read more about the article <strong>SCV sheriff captain’s Wildcats bring home ‘Super Bowl’ title</strong> 
Wildcats head coach Justin Diez speaks to his team after winning the GCYFL Bantam Division Super Bowl. Photo Courtesy of Santa Clarita Wildcats.

SCV sheriff captain’s Wildcats bring home ‘Super Bowl’ title 

Tough defense and a strong run game powered the Santa Clarita Wildcats to a “Super Bowl” victory over the Simi Valley Bulldogs in the Gold Coast Youth Football League Bantam…

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