Read more about the article Local leaders disappointed by veto of bill aimed at nursing shortage 
Nurse Marceliano Patulot gets ready to assist another blood donor during a Red Cross Blood Drive event at the Santa Clarita Activities Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Local leaders disappointed by veto of bill aimed at nursing shortage 

A bill that would have started a pilot program for community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who cited other state programs in…

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Read more about the article Hart school board candidates make their cases at forum 
Candidates for the William S. Hart Union High School District participate in a forum hosted by College of the Canyons for its "Engage the Vote" event on Tuesday afternoon at the Intercultural Center on October 15, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Hart school board candidates make their cases at forum 

For the second time before the upcoming election, candidates for the governing board overseeing the William S. Hart Union High School District spoke on some of the key issues that…

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Read more about the article 2024 girls’ volleyball playoff preview 
West Ranch middle blocker Valentina Rezzara (13) and outside hitter Devyn Kobe (9) go up for a block against Valencia during the third set of Tuesday's game against Valencia at West Ranch High School on Oct. 8. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2024 girls’ volleyball playoff preview 

CIF Southern Section playoffs are finally here with five local girls’ volleyball teams ready to start their journeys for a sectional title.  Saugus nabbed the top seed in Division 2,…

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Read more about the article Local taxidermist speaks at Placerita Canyon Nature Center 
Olivia Miseroy gives a presentation about taxidermy at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center on Monday afternoon. Maya Morales/ The Signal

Local taxidermist speaks at Placerita Canyon Nature Center 

When Olivia Miseroy began working for the Placerita Canyon Nature Center she noticed how old the animal models looked and thought to herself, “I can do better than that,” and…

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Read more about the article Saugus girls’ volleyball finishes regular season 38-1 
Saugus outside hitter Leila Ballard (2) hits the ball over the net during the first set of Tuesday's game against West Ranch at West Ranch High School on Oct. 1. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus girls’ volleyball finishes regular season 38-1 

Another busy week led to more history for Saugus girls’ volleyball.  On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Centurions brought home their third tournament championship of the season after winning the SoCal…

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Read more about the article Landfill threatens to sue county over closure talk 
Protestors and local officials gather at Hasley Canyon Park Tuesday morning for the Chiquita Landfill Press Conference to call on California and Los Angeles to declare a State of Emergency on Oct. 15. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Landfill threatens to sue county over closure talk 

Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials are once again threatening to sue L.A. County over an agreement the two parties made, the most recent letter stemming from the landfill operators’ concerns over…

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Read more about the article Newhall man killed in Granada Hills collision identified 
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Newhall man killed in Granada Hills collision identified 

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Granada Hills on Thursday night.  Sebastian Brown, 21, of Newhall…

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Read more about the article Local student honored for space education program 
Rancho Pico students participate in GalaxSea from June 3 to 7. Courtesy of Brandon Chang.

Local student honored for space education program 

News release  Brandon Chang, a 17-year-old resident of Stevenson Ranch and junior at West Ranch High School, was recognized recently at the Dragon Challenge, hosted by the Dragon Kim Foundation,…

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Ukraine urges ‘strong reaction’ after North Korea allegedly sends troops to Russia 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called for a “strong reaction” from allied partners after what he said was “clear evidence” that North Korea is supplying…

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Read more about the article ‘Central Park Five’ sue Trump over debate remarks 
Activist from “The Central Park Five,” Korey Wise (C), speaks on stage alongside (L-R) activist Kevin Richardson, New York City Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam, and activist Raymond Santana, accompanied by Rev. Al Sharpton (2nd-R), on the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

‘Central Park Five’ sue Trump over debate remarks 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Five men cleared of rape charges sued former President Donald Trump on Monday, arguing he defamed them with comments he made at a recent presidential debate. …

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Read more about the article Firefighters quickly knock down apartment fire 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters quickly knock down apartment fire 

Firefighters were dispatched at 12:09 p.m. to the 18700 block of Mandan Street in Canyon Country for reports of an apartment fire and quickly knocked it down on Tuesday afternoon,…

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