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Read more about the article Federal government to cut additional $450M in Harvard grants

Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on April 16, 2025. After President Donald Trump ordered an end to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in education, Harvard rejected the mandate, citing academic freedom, and lost $2 billion in federal funding as a result. Photo by Learner Liu.

Federal government to cut additional $450M in Harvard grants

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Eight federal agencies are terminating roughly $450 million in grants to Harvard University in addition to the $2.2 billion that was terminated previously, the Joint Task…

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Empowering Growth with MentorCity’s Cloud-Based Mentorship Software

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In today's fast-changing work world, companies look for new ways to help people grow. MentorCity is a leading cloud-based mentoring software. It changes how workplaces learn and grow. This top-notch…

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Read more about the article US, Saudi Arabia sign $142 billion arms deal

US, Saudi Arabia sign $142 billion arms deal

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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By Ryan Morgan and Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a deal for the Gulf monarchy to receive nearly $142 billion in new weapons, military…

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Read more about the article Trump to drop sanctions against Syria to give it a ‘chance at greatness’

Trump to drop sanctions against Syria to give it a ‘chance at greatness’

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By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he had ordered the cessation of U.S. sanctions against Syria, warming diplomatic relations with the country’s de facto new leaders. …

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Read more about the article Older adults advised not to receive chikungunya vaccine for now

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Older adults advised not to receive chikungunya vaccine for now

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer U.S. officials are recommending that adults aged 60 and up not receive the only available chikungunya vaccine after reports that older individuals who received the shot…

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Read more about the article Jonathan Kraut | Undoing Due Process: Noem Ads Mislead

Jonathan Kraut | Undoing Due Process: Noem Ads Mislead

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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I am responding with profound disgust at the improper and misleading 60-second radio ads being broadcast by Secretary of Homeland Security Noem, thanks to us, the taxpayers, who are paying…

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Read more about the article Rick Turski | Neighborhoods in Decay?

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Rick Turski | Neighborhoods in Decay?

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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Homelessness is a tragedy currently faced by thousands of Americans. While driving on Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch yesterday, I observed a homeless person on a street corner with…

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Read more about the article Annette Lucas | Help Preserve Our Road Network

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Annette Lucas | Help Preserve Our Road Network

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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If you live in Canyon Country, Newhall, Valencia, or commute in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Wiley Canyon development has repercussions for everyone. The Village at Wiley Canyon has produced…

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Read more about the article Rob Kerchner | Henry Ford’s DOGE?

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Rob Kerchner | Henry Ford’s DOGE?

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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Imagine if Henry Ford had been vilified for trying to protect taxpayers from government waste, fraud and abuse. Heck, imagine anyone being vilified for that! Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita

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Read more about the article Dan Walters | If Oil Companies Pay, You Get the Tab

Dan Walters | If Oil Companies Pay, You Get the Tab

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Post published:May 13, 2025
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A theory that oil companies should be held legally responsible for the effects of climate change has been circulating among California’s left-leaning organizations and their political allies for several years.…

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Read more about the article COC, state fight enrollment fraud

Students stroll at College of the Canyons on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

COC, state fight enrollment fraud

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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Community colleges across California have been dealing for a few years with what has been described as “financial aid fraud” — and College of the Canyons is one of them,…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of connection to April burglary

Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of connection to April burglary

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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A woman was arrested Saturday on suspicion of a connection to a vehicle burglary that occurred on April 19, according to an email statement from Deputy Robert Jensen, public information…

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Read more about the article Woman arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of drugs

Woman arrested on suspicion of robbery, possession of drugs

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A woman was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of methamphetamine at a store on the 27000 block of McBean Parkway on Friday, according to an email statement from…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Man threatens landscape worker with firearm

Deputies: Man threatens landscape worker with firearm

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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A man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on the 25900 block of Palomita Drive in Valencia on Friday, according to an email statement from Deputy…

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Read more about the article SCV color guard teams win big during season finals and prelims

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SCV color guard teams win big during season finals and prelims

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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The William S. Hart Union High School District color guards won big during their preliminary and final competitions for the Winter Guard Association of Southern California on April 12-13. All…

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Read more about the article Castaic district looking for long-term solutions to bus driver shortage

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Castaic district looking for long-term solutions to bus driver shortage

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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Castaic Union School District administrators updated the governing board last week about how the district is planning on addressing the transportation issue following the decision to no longer provide home-to-school…

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Read more about the article SSUSD board to consider inclusive playground at Canyon Springs

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SSUSD board to consider inclusive playground at Canyon Springs

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board is scheduled Wednesday to consider approving a new inclusive primary playground for Canyon Springs Community School. According to the meeting agenda, district…

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Read more about the article CHP: Suspect holds girlfriend against will

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CHP: Suspect holds girlfriend against will

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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A suspect was arrested on suspicion of holding his girlfriend against her will in his vehicle on Friday night, according to an email statement by Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information…

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Read more about the article Photos: “The Romantic Symphony” by Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra perform for guests at "The Romantic Symphony" at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, Saturday, May 10, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “The Romantic Symphony” by Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra performed their program "The Romantic Symphony" at Canyon High School's Performing Arts Center on Saturday night.The performance was also conductor Brian Stone's last time leading…

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Read more about the article Single Mothers Outreach celebrates 30th anniversary

The desserts table for attendees at the Single Mothers Outreach "Cheers for 30 Years" event at the Sand Canyon Country Club in Canyon Country, Friday, May 9, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Single Mothers Outreach celebrates 30th anniversary

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Post published:May 12, 2025
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Single Mothers Outreach hosted a celebration to commemorate 30 years of service on Friday night at the Sand Canyon Country Club. Pam Ripling, chair of the “Cheers to 30 Years”…

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