Read more about the article SCV officials react to CalFire maps 
Numerous signs remain untouched from the Hughes Fire which burned over 10,000 acres in hours near Castaic Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV officials react to CalFire maps 

After years of study and months of public outreach, the state’s fire marshal Monday issued the final round of fire-severity maps for the state, which include Los Angeles County.   The…

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Read more about the article Animals adopted during Castaic shelter’s Spring Fling  
4-year-old Freya, a great dane and husky mix, greeted attendees during the Castaic Animal Care Center's Spring Fling event on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Animals adopted during Castaic shelter’s Spring Fling  

As residents lined up at the Castaic Animal Care Center Saturday for the Spring Fling event, one thing was certain: new furry family members were welcomed into families.   As of…

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Read more about the article Ratcliffe, Gabbard say no classified info leaked 
Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Ratcliffe, Gabbard say no classified info leaked 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer   CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard defended their handling of sensitive national security information at a Tuesday Senate Intelligence Committee hearing,…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek public’s help to ID man allegedly filming COC students 
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are seeking the public’s help with identifying a suspect in reports of invasion of privacy in women’s restrooms at College of the Canyons. Courtesy of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Detectives seek public’s help to ID man allegedly filming COC students 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are seeking the public’s help with identifying a suspect in reports of invasion of privacy in women’s restrooms at College of the Canyons.  Detectives…

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Read more about the article Hegseth says ‘nobody was texting war plans’ in group chat leak 
Pete Hegseth, then-President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Hegseth says ‘nobody was texting war plans’ in group chat leak 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports on Monday that he had discussed classified military operation plans with Trump administration officials through text messages on a group…

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Read more about the article FBI launches task force to investigate anti-Tesla terrorism 
Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

FBI launches task force to investigate anti-Tesla terrorism 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed the launch of a multi-agency task force aimed at identifying and prosecuting those behind a recent wave of violent attacks…

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Read more about the article Jewelry stolen at gunpoint in Castaic  
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Jewelry stolen at gunpoint in Castaic  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to an armed robbery on Monday night in Castaic, according to a spokesman with the station.   The incident occurred on the 29400 block…

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Read more about the article Teen e-bike rider arrested on suspicion of DUI following collision  
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Teen e-bike rider arrested on suspicion of DUI following collision  

A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike was transported to a hospital on Monday night following a traffic collision in Newhall and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the…

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Common Signs You May Need Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Chicago 

Workplace safety is a top priority, but accidents can happen when least expected. Employers and employees alike must recognize when coverage for workplace injuries becomes necessary. Ignoring early warning signs…

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Will AI Replace Comic Artists? The Answer Is More Complex Than You Think

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various creative fields, notably the realm of comic art. AI image generation tools, such as DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion, have introduced…

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