Read more about the article County, legislators exchange letters over landfill crisis 
Chiquita Canyon Landfill ceased operations on Dec. 31, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

County, legislators exchange letters over landfill crisis 

L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger responded Friday to a letter from 22 members of the Los Angeles Legislative Delegation asking about the worsening environmental crisis at Chiquita Canyon…

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Read more about the article COC’s Spring Star Party slated for Friday 
Michaela Blain, a COC astronomy professor, will discuss exoplanets at the College of the Canyons Spring 2025 Star Party on April 25. Courtesy photo.

COC’s Spring Star Party slated for Friday 

News release  College of the Canyons’ Spring 2025 Star Party on Friday is scheduled to feature a presentation by Michaela Blain, a COC astronomy professor, who will discuss “The Unfolding…

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Read more about the article Vance issues ultimatum to Russia, Ukraine on peace deal 
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington on Feb. 5, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Vance issues ultimatum to Russia, Ukraine on peace deal 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The United States will “walk away” from talks if Russia and Ukraine reject an “explicit proposal” by U.S. officials to end the three-year war, Vice President…

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Read more about the article Newsom: Democrats lack self-reflection after 2024 defeat 
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks.

Newsom: Democrats lack self-reflection after 2024 defeat 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging his own party to confront its 2024 election losses with honest self-examination, warning that without serious introspection, Democrats are destined…

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Read more about the article Chino Hills man identified as construction worker who died 
An OSHA representative (blue) speaks with California Highway Patrol officers at the scene of an incident where a construction worker was fatally struck by a vehicle on Tuesday April 22, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Chino Hills man identified as construction worker who died 

Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner have identified the man who died at an active construction site on Tuesday afternoon after being run over by a truck.  Ruben Correa…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ tennis goes undefeated in league for first title since 2019 
Valencia singles player Joshua Cho returns the ball against Golden Valley at Valencia High School on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia boys’ tennis goes undefeated in league for first title since 2019 

For the first time since 2019, the Valencia Vikings boys’ tennis team is the champion of the Foothill League.  After beating the visiting Golden Valley Grizzlies at Valencia High School…

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From new clinics to public discussions, Fort Worth pushes for better mental health for all

Texas cities are up against a big battle – the widespread prevalence of mental health issues, the underlying causes driving it, and the difficulty of overcoming this. Texans, from those…

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Read more about the article Weste recuses herself from deal she negotiated  
The Newhall plans that drew discussion at City Hall would be another big step for the area’s development: a five-story mixed-use building approximately 52 feet in height, for 78 apartment units and 5,300 square feet of commercial floor area.

Weste recuses herself from deal she negotiated  

Council delays decision on mixed-use project in Old Town Newhall  Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste recused herself from the City Council's discussion Tuesday of an agreement for a…

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