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U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan. U.S. Coast Guard Heartland.

‘American Hero’: Coast Guard swimmer lauded for saving 165 from flood  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Scott Ruskan, is being hailed as a hero for helping to rescue more than 160 people at Camp Mystic during flash…

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Read more about the article Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The United States is on track to potentially raise “well over $300 billion” in tariff income by the end of the year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

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Read more about the article FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’ 
Two foster youth who received their bachelor's degrees, Maya Hofmann (center left) and Shey Anderson-Morgan (center right), are celebrated by Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Patsy Ayala (from left), FYI Program Director Gina Stevens and Shannon Hurst, field representative for Rep. George Whitesides. Courtesy photo.

FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’ 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything,” event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth…

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Read more about the article Elks conduct annual flag history event 
Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers, Young Marines and Boy Scouts participated in honoring the American flag and its origins during the lodge’s annual commemoration of the history of the U.S. flag preceding the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.

Elks conduct annual flag history event 

News release  The history of the flag of the United States of America, as shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers, was presented last month as part of the…

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Read more about the article Council votes 3-2, approves Weste’s request to oust Lite 
Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Council votes 3-2, approves Weste’s request to oust Lite 

Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s…

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Read more about the article SCV Water promotes Patterson to assistant general manager 
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water promotes Patterson to assistant general manager 

News release  Rochelle Patterson, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s chief financial and administrative officer, has been promoted to assistant general manager of finance and administration, SCV Water General Manager…

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Read more about the article Barger slated to lead Metro as chair when LA hosts 2028 Olympics 
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks during the Q&A portion of the 16th annual State of the County Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on July 2, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger slated to lead Metro as chair when LA hosts 2028 Olympics 

News release  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors has unanimously elected Supervisor Kathryn Barger as second vice chair, elevating her to one of the top leadership…

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Read more about the article Ridgecrest man found in Valencia with missing child 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Tuesday called the safe return of a missing child a great example of an Amber Alert success story.

Ridgecrest man found in Valencia with missing child 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Tuesday called the safe return of a missing child a great example of an Amber Alert success story.  Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesman for the…

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