Teamsters president speaks at RNC after praising Vance 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  Sean O’Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, capped off the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, warning of the threat…

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Read more about the article Judge’s dismissal of classified document case against Trump, explained 
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Judge’s dismissal of classified document case against Trump, explained 

By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer  U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the Justice Department’s classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, ruling that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment…

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Read more about the article Trump officially secures GOP presidential nomination 
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 15, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu. 

Trump officially secures GOP presidential nomination 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  MILWAUKEE — It’s official: Former President Donald Trump is the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nominee.  The announcement was made almost simultaneously with Trump’s announcement of his…

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Read more about the article FBI gains access to suspected Trump shooter’s phone 
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FBI gains access to suspected Trump shooter’s phone 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  FBI agents have gained access to a phone belonging to Thomas Crooks, the man identified by law enforcement officials as shooting former President Donald Trump, the…

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Read more about the article Nighttime shooting leaves deputies in the dark 
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Nighttime shooting leaves deputies in the dark 

A shooting occurred Monday evening in the 20400 block of Valle de Oro, near Nandina Lane, according to Deputy Robert Jensen of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  Jensen said…

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Read more about the article Swap meet plan to recognize area’s history 
The neighborhood would have four residential planning areas on approximately 28 acres, with 122 detached single-family condos and 196 attached townhomes — 22 identified as affordable for low-income households.

Swap meet plan to recognize area’s history 

Plans to build homes at the site of the Santa Clarita Valley’s popular twice-weekly swap meet will pay homage to the property’s historical past as the Saugus Speedway, city planners…

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Read more about the article Mercado-Fortine ends 4-year turn as SCV Sheriff’s Foundation board president 
SVC Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercado-Fortine welcoming guests to the SCV Sheriff's Station tour. Photo from Sept 29, 2023 Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Mercado-Fortine ends 4-year turn as SCV Sheriff’s Foundation board president 

Gloria Mercado-Fortine, board president for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports law enforcement with equipment, training and additional resources, announced she will be stepping down…

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Read more about the article City serves inspection warrant on Canyon Country home 
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City serves inspection warrant on Canyon Country home 

The city of Santa Clarita sought an L.A. County Superior Court order to search a Canyon Country home back in May because officials say it had so many code violations…

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Edison brings science into fire preparedness 

Tom Rolinski, Southern California Edison’s wildfire scientist, has almost 30 years of experience following fires. He helps SoCal Edison prepare for fire season by offering the utility a seasonal outlook,…

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Read more about the article Hart school board expected to approve MOUs regarding union salaries 
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Hart school board expected to approve MOUs regarding union salaries 

Memorandums of understanding between the William S. Hart Union High School District and its employee unions regarding salaries are up for approval at Wednesday’s governing board meeting.  Both the Hart…

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Read more about the article Titania K9 Fund’s Annual Gala set for Sept. 29 
Children's Hospital Los Angeles therapy dogs present for the Titania K9 fundraiser. Photo from Sept. 2023 Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Titania K9 Fund’s Annual Gala set for Sept. 29 

Titania K9 Fund is set to host its annual gala in September to benefit the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles dog therapy program.  The “WANTED ‘Wild West Gala’” is scheduled 1-4…

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