Read more about the article Trump: US would take back control of Panama Canal if interests threatened 
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Trump: US would take back control of Panama Canal if interests threatened 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer   President-elect Donald Trump has said he will take back control of the Panama Canal from the nation’s government if U.S. interests are not protected, in…

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Read more about the article SCV deputies respond to reports of man threatening Regal employees 
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SCV deputies respond to reports of man threatening Regal employees 

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a man threatening Regal Cinema employees at the 24400 block of Town Center Drive in Valencia Wednesday morning, according to Sgt.…

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Read more about the article Photos: Last-minute shopping
Last-minute shoppers gather at the River Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Last-minute shopping

Shoppers gathered at the busy River Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday to shop for last-minute gifts. Last-minute shoppers gather at the River Oaks Shopping Center on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Habeba…

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Read more about the article SCV youth softball players dominate in fall league 
The Diamond Girls, an 8U softball team made up of Santa Clarita Valley softball players, went 31-1 and won three tournaments during the fall/winter season. Courtesy photo.

SCV youth softball players dominate in fall league 

A youth softball team made up of Santa Clarita Valley kids recently wrapped up a 31-1 winter and fall season, winning three tournaments in the process.  The 8U Diamond Girls,…

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Read more about the article Valencia freshman Kamilla Basyrova sets program scoring record 
Valencia High School freshman Kamilla Basyrova set the girls' basketball programs' single-game scoring record with 40 points. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Valencia freshman Kamilla Basyrova sets program scoring record 

For many freshmen looking to break into their high school basketball programs, a year or two in the lower levels is needed to acclimate to the rigors and tempo of…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs students drop the mic after rap battle 
Arham Bukhari, left, Calvin Shoemake, center, and Bryan Gaytan, who are dressed as "Adidas kid," Ye and Bruno Mars, respectively, perform during the "Kindness Rap Battle" on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Sulphur Springs students drop the mic after rap battle 

Sulphur Springs Community School fifth grade teacher Ken Newton introduces the "Kindness Rap Battle" on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

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Read more about the article Castaic, Val Verde residents allege ‘double standard’ with county’s response to Chiquita 
Frustrated residents demanded elected officials declare a state of emergency and shut down the Chiquita Canyon Landfill before the community meeting began on Monday evening at Castaic Middle School. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Castaic, Val Verde residents allege ‘double standard’ with county’s response to Chiquita 

Residents of Castaic and Val Verde are alleging that the L.A. County Board of Supervisors has a double standard when it comes to proclaiming a state of emergency in the…

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Read more about the article Deputies find loaded firearm at collision scene  
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Deputies find loaded firearm at collision scene  

One adult and three minors were arrested on suspicion of concealing and carrying a loaded weapon after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies initially responded to a report of a…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest three men on suspicion of liquor thefts 
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Deputies arrest three men on suspicion of liquor thefts 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested three men who took a total of 99 liquor bottles from the BevMo and Vons located on The Old Road on Monday evening…

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Read more about the article Homan: At least 100,000 detention beds needed for deportation plan 
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Homan: At least 100,000 detention beds needed for deportation plan 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Incoming border czar Tom Homan estimates that at least 100,000 beds for illegal immigrants in detention will be needed for the Trump administration to carry out…

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Read more about the article NORAD Santa Tracker continues to bring magical tradition to children worldwide 
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NORAD Santa Tracker continues to bring magical tradition to children worldwide 

By Elma Aksalic Contributing Writer  For children across the globe, one of the many joys of the Holiday season is anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and his journey to deliver…

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Read more about the article Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row prisoners 
President Joe Biden addresses the nation after presidential election results, congratulating President-elect Donald Trump at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row prisoners 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 prisoners on the federal government’s death row.  These individuals, all…

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