Read more about the article Why many illegal fireworks could be gone in California next July Fourth 
A legal fireworks stand in the city of Vernon sells fireworks that aren't aerial and don't explode, on July 2, 2024. The stand is operated by the Rotary club in Vernon. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters 

Why many illegal fireworks could be gone in California next July Fourth 

By Jenna Peterson CalMatters Writer  For eight years, Mike Salazar has spent Fourth of July week selling fireworks in an empty parking lot in Vernon. His truck is covered floor to…

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Read more about the article Skaggs Foundation announces All-Star Game rosters 
West Ranch's Jackson Banuelos (55) pitches during the third inning of Thursday's game against Castaic on March 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Skaggs Foundation announces All-Star Game rosters 

Rosters were announced on Tuesday for the fourth annual Tyler Skaggs Foundation Baseball All-Star Game and Undergraduate Showcase Game, including more than a dozen Santa Clarita Valley players.  Eight local…

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Read more about the article Six Flags, Cedar Fair announce completed merger 
Six Flags welcomes thrill seekers as they anticipate its opening for the day. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Six Flags, Cedar Fair announce completed merger 

Six Flags and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. announced Monday that they have completed their merger, creating the largest amusement park operator in North America.  The company will operate under the…

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Read more about the article Saugus band hosting ‘Clothes for Cash’ fundraiser 
The Saugus High School band marches in the National Memorial Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Jackie MacDougall.

Saugus band hosting ‘Clothes for Cash’ fundraiser 

News release  Saugus High School’s instrumental music program is inviting the community to help those in need, as the band program hosts a “Clothes for Cash” fundraiser starting Saturday.  …

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Read more about the article Two horses struck, killed on I-5 
A good Samaritan saved one horse but two were struck and killed Tuesday night on Interstate 5, after the animals were thought to have escaped from a nearby ranch, according to California Highway Patrol officials investigating the incident. Oscar Sol/ For The Signal

Two horses struck, killed on I-5 

By Lucas Nava and Perry Smith   A good Samaritan saved one horse but two were struck and killed Tuesday night on Interstate 5, after the animals were thought to…

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Read more about the article Things to Do: SCV Fourth of July Festivities  
A tractor pulls the Old Town Newhall and Canyon Country Farmers Market entry down Orchard Village Road during the 2023 Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday, 070423. Dan Watson/The Signal

Things to Do: SCV Fourth of July Festivities  

The Santa Clarita Valley is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July festivities with fun for all ages, firework viewing parties, and tons of red, white, and blue to…

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Defense secretary announces new US military aid package to Ukraine 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the United States will provide $2.3 billion more in military assistance to Ukraine, which includes missile systems, anti-tank weapons,…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court rules for Jan. 6 defendant who challenged obstruction charge 
The Supreme Court in Washington on June 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu 

Supreme Court rules for Jan. 6 defendant who challenged obstruction charge 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The Supreme Court ruled last week in favor of Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer, a former police officer charged under an accounting reform law after he…

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