Read more about the article Judge declines bid to force government to restore canceled foreign aid  
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Judge declines bid to force government to restore canceled foreign aid  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A federal judge on Monday declined to compel President Donald Trump’s administration to restore foreign assistance contracts that it had canceled.  U.S. District Judge Amir Ali…

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Judge halts deportation of Columbia University pro-Palestinian protest leader 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked any effort by the Trump administration to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student and permanent resident who…

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Read more about the article 25 Canadians arrested for scamming over $21M from US seniors 
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25 Canadians arrested for scamming over $21M from US seniors 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Authorities have arrested 25 Canadian nationals for allegedly defrauding elderly Americans of millions of dollars in a fake bail bond scheme, according to U.S. Immigration and…

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Read more about the article Social Security reinstating 100% monthly recovery for overpayments 
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Social Security reinstating 100% monthly recovery for overpayments 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   The Social Security Administration, as of March 27, will again start holding back 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly benefits to recover overpayments.  Prior to March last…

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Read more about the article US to restart aid as Ukraine agrees to 30-day cease-fire 
(From left) U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto, hold a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, 2025. Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP

US to restart aid as Ukraine agrees to 30-day cease-fire 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  Kyiv has agreed to enter into a 30-day cease-fire with Moscow as a means of kickstarting further talks to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.  Delegations from…

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Read more about the article Deputies trying to ID suspect in Doc’s Inn assault 
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Deputies trying to ID suspect in Doc’s Inn assault 

A violent incident last month at a longtime local watering hole in Newhall left a man in his 80s in the hospital with his injuries, officials confirmed Monday.  Reports of…

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Read more about the article Mourners upset over Eternal Valley policy discussion  
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Mourners upset over Eternal Valley policy discussion  

Powerful emotions led to shouting and tears inside the chapel at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, as about 40 people with loved ones at the Newhall cemetery aired concerns about the…

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Read more about the article Woman sentenced to 6 years in fentanyl death 
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Woman sentenced to 6 years in fentanyl death 

A six-year prison sentence was handed down after an emotional sentencing hearing Monday in which a Santa Clarita Valley family gave victim-impact statements about a loved one who died from…

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Read more about the article SUSD board discusses special education, social-emotional learning 
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SUSD board discusses special education, social-emotional learning 

The Saugus Union School District governing board was presented last week with findings by the superintendent’s special education task force committee and an overview of the social-emotional learning screener mid-year…

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Read more about the article 2025 SCV softball preview: Foothill League play kicks off on Thursday 
Valencia pitcher Carly Kearns (7) pitches during the second inning of Tuesday's game at Saugus High School on April 9. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2025 SCV softball preview: Foothill League play kicks off on Thursday 

There is plenty of star power returning to the diamonds for Santa Clarita Valley softball teams in the 2025 season.  Carly Kearns, the two-time reigning Foothill League Pitcher of the…

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