Read more about the article Castaic school board to hear LCAP, budget reports 
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic school board to hear LCAP, budget reports 

The Castaic Union School District is scheduled Thursday to review its 2023-24 local control and accountability plan, or LCAP, and budget while also taking a look at the plans for…

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Read more about the article EPA finds more violations at Chiquita 
A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

EPA finds more violations at Chiquita 

Federal Environmental Protection Agency officials said Chiquita Canyon Landfill “has violated, and continues to violate” the rules and regulations governing its waste-management operations, in a series of findings published June…

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Read more about the article A Canine ‘Pawty’: 2nd annual Bark at the Park  
Dogs took full advantage of the lake and dived in on the wet fun at Castaic Lake for the second annual Bark in the Park hosted by the Friends of Castaic Lake in partnership with the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation on Saturday. 060824 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

A Canine ‘Pawty’: 2nd annual Bark at the Park  

Bichon Frise’ half siblings, Prince and Brie, had an early morning on Saturday.   Their owner, David Brown, woke up at 7 a.m. to shower the two pups and ensure that…

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Read more about the article Updated: Entry deadline extended to June 19 for SCV Fourth of July Parade  
Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 355 " The Lost Patrol" march down Main Stree at the start of the 2023 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade in Newhall, 070423. Dan Watson/The Signal

Updated: Entry deadline extended to June 19 for SCV Fourth of July Parade  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee is seeking entries for the 92nd Annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.   The deadline for businesses, individuals…

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Read more about the article Hart school board OKs turf, auditorium projects 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart school board OKs turf, auditorium projects 

New turf for three high school football fields and a bid to modernize the Valencia High School auditorium were approved at last week’s William S. Hart Union High School District…

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Macron calls snap election, dissolves French Parliament after defeat in EU vote 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the French National Assembly and called for a snap election as the right-wing National Rally party heads to a sweeping…

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Read more about the article California teachers are using AI to grade papers. Who’s grading the AI? 
A poster with information for students on using ChatGPT, an AI platform, in English teacher Jen Roberts' class at Point Loma High School in San Diego on May 3, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters

California teachers are using AI to grade papers. Who’s grading the AI? 

By Khari Johnson CalMatters Writer  Your children could be among a growing number of California kids having their writing graded by software instead of a teacher.  California school districts are signing…

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Top US official confirms role in Israeli operation: No ‘Forces on the Ground’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A senior White House official confirmed that the United States assisted Israel in its hostage rescue mission over the past weekend without sending troops on the…

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Read more about the article Photos: Scouts collect flags for proper retirement
Cub Scouts, Isaac Jujae, 10, left, Guster Hwang, 10, properly fold (a skill they learn as a Cub Scout) one of the American flags brought by residents to be retired during the American flag retirement event held by Cub Scout Pack 48 at Canyon Country Park on Saturday, 060124. Dan Watson/The Signal

Photos: Scouts collect flags for proper retirement

Cub Scout Pack 48 conducted an American flag retiring collection event at Canyon Country Park earlier this month. Photos by Dan Watson/The Signal Cub Scouts Guster Hwang, 10, left, and…

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Read more about the article Firefighters quickly extinguish small fire near industrial center
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters quickly extinguish small fire near industrial center

Firefighters responded to and quickly extinguished a small fire that broke out near the intersection of The Old Road and Rye Canyon Road on Sunday evening, according to the L.A.…

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Israel rescues 4 hostages in Gaza in largest recovery operation since Oct. 7 

By Lorenz Duchamps Contributing Writer  The Israeli military on Saturday rescued four hostages in a “high-risk” operation deep inside the Gaza Strip, according to the Israel Defense Forces.  In a video…

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Read more about the article One last roll call for SCVi Class of 2024 
Graduate Leilani Guevara receives her diploma during the SCVi Graduation ceremony held at Higher Vision Church in Santa Clarita on Friday, 060724. Dan Watson/The Signal

One last roll call for SCVi Class of 2024 

Forty  graduating seniors waited eagerly for their last roll call at the Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony on Friday evening at Higher Vision Church.  …

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Read more about the article Commune with California’s Diverse Marine Life 
Explore California’s sea caves, tidal pools or see if you can spy the orange garibaldi fish, which is California’s state marine fish. PHOTO ©ADOBE STOCK

Commune with California’s Diverse Marine Life 

By Visit California  California’s western border is edged by oceans, bays, and other tidal waterways — all populated with their own colorful residents. Depending on the location, you can see…

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Read more about the article Skateboarder struck by vehicle, transported to trauma center    
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Skateboarder struck by vehicle, transported to trauma center    

A skateboarder was transported to a trauma center after being struck by a vehicle in Valencia on Saturday night, according to officials.   The California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a…

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