Read more about the article Vandalism suspects held at gunpoint on I-5 onramp in Castaic 
Deputies detained suspects around noon Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, on the northbound Interstate 5 onramp at Lake Hughes Road in Castaic. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Vandalism suspects held at gunpoint on I-5 onramp in Castaic 

Three people suspected of vandalism were arrested at gunpoint around noon Tuesday on the northbound Interstate 5 onramp at Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials…

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Read more about the article Newsom deploys additional 1,000 National Guard members to fires 
Smoke from the Eaton Fire and surrounding wildfires fills the air around downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

Newsom deploys additional 1,000 National Guard members to fires 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday evening announced the state is deploying an additional 1,000 National Guard members to deal with wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Hegseth pressed on qualifications, women in military, in confirmation hearing 
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Hegseth pressed on qualifications, women in military, in confirmation hearing 

By Samantha Flom Contributing Writer  Several Democrats voiced concerns about Pete Hegseth’s qualifications for the role of defense secretary, from his lack of experience running a large-scale organization to allegations of…

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Trump unveils new IRS-style ‘External Revenue Service’ to collect tariffs and duties 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to create the External Revenue Service, a new agency modeled after the IRS but aimed at collecting tariffs, duties, and…

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Read more about the article LA wildfire victims eligible for $770 one-time federal payment 
People fleeing the fire carry their belongings as they evacuate their homes during the Palisades Fire, near Sunset Boulevard and the Pacific Coast Highway, on Jan. 7, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

LA wildfire victims eligible for $770 one-time federal payment 

By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer   President Joe Biden said on Monday that those impacted by the Los Angeles fires will receive a one-time payment of $770 to help cover necessities such…

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Read more about the article Customers feel left in the dark over SCE outages 
Clarita Valley. Dan Watson/The Signal

Customers feel left in the dark over SCE outages 

Any Southern California Edison customers feeling in the dark about experiencing a power outage can know they’re not alone — but also, there’s no way for them to know how…

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Read more about the article Second annual Anxiety Summit to be held Monday 
The Valencia Hills Community Church hosted an Anxiety Summit, providing community members with tools to address personal anxiety and the anxiety of others, on Monday, Jan.15, 2024. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Second annual Anxiety Summit to be held Monday 

Ironically amid an uncertain climate in recent weeks in Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County, Valencia Hills Community Church is holding its second annual Anxiety Summit on Monday from 1…

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Read more about the article West Ranch student hosts board game donation drive 
Govind Sudan hosts a board game drive for the holidays at West Ranch High School. Courtesy of Munnu Sudan

West Ranch student hosts board game donation drive 

For Govind Sudan, a West Ranch High School sophomore, sitting down and playing board games with his family was one of his favorite memories growing up, and with his passion…

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Read more about the article SCV Water discusses supply after narrow miss 
This October 2020 photo of a water-treatment plant shows the type of capital improvement project SCV Water is looking to help pay for with a bond measure. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV Water discusses supply after narrow miss 

Responding to concerns circulating online, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency officials said Monday the supply was not in any danger last week as firefighting efforts nearly surrounded the SCV, despite…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita native Hunter Greene holding cleat giveaway for those affected by fires 
Hunter Greene's parents, Senta (left) and Russell, put cleats out to be handed out to baseball players affected by the wildfires raging across L.A. County. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Santa Clarita native Hunter Greene holding cleat giveaway for those affected by fires 

Santa Clarita native Hunter Greene is giving out free baseball cleats to players affected by the raging wildfires across Los Angeles County.  Those interested can send the Cincinatti Reds pitcher’s…

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