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Attendees were able to indulge in holiday treats, warm drinks and receive thank you gifts during the ZOE International Open House in Newhall on Thursday, Nov. 21. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ZOE International Open House

ZOE International, a human trafficking prevention program, held an open house on Thursday in Newhall to share with residents its initiative to provide protection to victims aged 12 to 21…

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Heavy rain Thursday morning saw emptier streets and drivers who took precautious measures for their safety. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Light rain expected this weekend  

The Santa Clarita Valley is looking at its first rainfall of the season this weekend, with rain expected to begin Saturday and continue into early next week, according to the…

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Read more about the article Illinois Supreme Court reverses Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax 
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Illinois Supreme Court reverses Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s felony conviction for orchestrating a fake hate crime, finding that his prosecution violated due process…

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Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws 

By Jack Phillips and Sam Dorman Contributing Writer   President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for U.S. attorney general, moving swiftly to replace…

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Read more about the article Judge: Trump’s sentencing postponed indefinitely 
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, next to his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), speaks to the press during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 21, 2024. Michael M. Santiago/Pool/AFP 

Judge: Trump’s sentencing postponed indefinitely 

By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer  New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has delayed indefinitely sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s business records case, raising questions about the future of the prosecution…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘Bringing it Home’ Fundraiser
Senior Field Sales Manager Denise Cardamone (right) pours a glass of wine for volunteer John Burton at the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative “Bringing it Home” fundraiser dedicated to raising funds to provide meals for local veterans in need for the holiday season on Thursday evening at Salt Creek Grille. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘Bringing it Home’ Fundraiser

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative held its "Bringing it Home" wine event fundraiser on Thursday evening at Salt Creek Grille with the aim to raise funds and provide meals…

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Read more about the article Three new faces to join Castaic Area Town Council  
Voters continued to file during the middle of the afternoon at the precinct located at Greater Galilee Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 5, 2024. Photo by Jennifer Podis.

Three new faces to join Castaic Area Town Council  

On the same day as the General Election, the Castaic Area Town Council also held its election Nov. 5, which was not consolidated with the L.A. County Registrar Recorder’s Office,…

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Read more about the article Feds sentence Santa Clarita man for 2019 trafficking charge 
Judge George H. Wu sentenced a Santa Clarita man arrested more than five years ago to eight years in federal prison Thursday for using the “darknet” to sell methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. Courtesy

Feds sentence Santa Clarita man for 2019 trafficking charge 

Judge George H. Wu sentenced a Santa Clarita man arrested more than five years ago to eight years in federal prison Thursday for using the “darknet” to sell methamphetamine, heroin…

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Read more about the article SCV man indicted in 1st-ever fatality of new opioid  
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SCV man indicted in 1st-ever fatality of new opioid  

Federal prosecutors Thursday announced the indictment of a local homeless man who’s accused of selling the “protonitazene” responsible for the nation’s first documented criminal death from the drug, according to…

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Read more about the article Foothill League runners aim to make state meet 
Varsity cross country runners race against each other on Thursday morning during the 2024 Foothill League finals at Central Park on October 31, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Foothill League runners aim to make state meet 

Four teams of boys and three teams of girls from the Foothill League qualified for the CIF Southern Section cross country finals.  On the boys’ side, Saugus made it in…

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Read more about the article Runners compete in 2024 Santa Clarita Marathon 
A crowd of cheerleaders cheer on runners before they reach the finish line of the Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday at Valencia Heritage Park. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Runners compete in 2024 Santa Clarita Marathon 

The Santa Clarita Marathon was recently held, with about 200 participants starting and ending at Heritage Park and running around the Santa Clara River throughout their journey.  Adam Haracz, of…

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Read more about the article Learning together: Parents gain English skills and inspire their students 
Golden Oak Adult School English Second Language students take a class picture during the Thanksgiving Gathering held at Rio Vista Elementary School on Thursday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Learning together: Parents gain English skills and inspire their students 

Cynthia Ruiz De Palencia’s daughter, Helen, once brought a flyer home that was promoting free English classes to parents who were interested in learning it as a second language.   Ruiz…

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