Read more about the article COC president calls for 20-year forensic audit  
COC Acting Chancellor David Andrus sorts through files on his desk during his first week as the leader of the college. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

COC president calls for 20-year forensic audit  

Preliminary findings report potential policy violations, misuse of public funds; board to hold special meeting Monday  College of the Canyons is planning to consider a forensic audit Monday at a…

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Jury orders US defense contractor to pay former Iraqi detainees $42M over Abu Ghraib torture 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  A Virginia jury on Tuesday awarded $42 million in damages to three Iraqi civilians who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, Iraq, more than…

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Trump names Fox News host, veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Army combat veteran and longtime Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, highlighting Hegseth’s military background…

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Read more about the article Trump picks Noem to be Homeland Security secretary 
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Burlingame, Calif., on May 18, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

Trump picks Noem to be Homeland Security secretary 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  President-elect Donald Trump has asked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  “Kristi has been very strong on border security.…

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Read more about the article HMNH issues statement regarding alleged fake nurse
Mugshot of Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, of Virginia, Courtesy of the Burbank Police Department.

HMNH issues statement regarding alleged fake nurse

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has issued a statement following the arrest of 44-year-old Amanda Leeann Porter, of Virginia, who was taken into custody on suspicion of impersonating a registered nurse…

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Read more about the article Six-vehicle collision results in three transports in Gorman 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Six-vehicle collision results in three transports in Gorman 

A big rig was overturned in a six-vehicle collision near Gorman on southbound interstate 5, north of Templin Highway, late Friday morning, according to Jonathan Torres, public information officer with…

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2025 ‘Beatles Mega-Show’ to benefit student music programs 

News release  Organizers from the Santa Clarita-based nonprofit Music Moves have announced the group’s first-ever Beatles “Mega-Show” fundraising event, benefiting several student music programs in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Music…

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Read more about the article I-5 project expected to be completed by 2026  
Southbound Interstate 5 in Castaic. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

I-5 project expected to be completed by 2026  

Residents who are driving back to Santa Clarita on Interstate 5 should become familiar with construction for a while due to the I-5 North County Enhancements Project conducted by L.A.…

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Santa Claus is ready to greet families the day of his arrival at the Valencia Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Santa arrives at Valencia Town Center 

Santa Claus’ sleigh landed early this year to greet families and kickstart the holiday spirit with cookies, hot chocolate and other festive activities last Saturday at the Valencia Town Center.  …

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