Read more about the article Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin 
Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Pitchess deputy pleads guilty to smuggling heroin 

A Lancaster man working as a deputy at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic is now facing at least five years in federal prison for his role in a…

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The Strategic Evolution of Managed IT Services: Preparing Businesses for a Resilient Digital Future

Technology can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it powers businesses and drives growth. On the other hand, outdated IT systems or endless downtime can cause headaches and…

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How to Automate Business Processes Fast: Tools, Benefits, and Use Cases 

Business process automation is one of the key factors in ensuring the competitiveness of enterprises. Thanks to the implementation of optimisation systems, companies can significantly reduce data processing time, minimise…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Crime Prevention Unit assisted with an operation that targeted “illegal food vendors” Thursday night. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Santa Clarita takes action against another taco vendor

In closed session Tuesday, Santa Clarita City Council members authorized the city to take legal action against Tacos Carmelita, a street vendor that has drawn complaints and concerns due to…

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Read more about the article Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 35 years of music under the stars with Concerts in the Park 
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Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 35 years of music under the stars with Concerts in the Park 

There are summer traditions, and then there are Santa Clarita summer legends. For 35 years now, families, friends, neighbors and music lovers alike have gathered under the open skies of…

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Read more about the article Lite’s ouster sets stage for 2026 election 
Despite a room loud with vocal support asking for her to stay, the Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday voted to remove Denise Lite from her role on Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission with a 3-2 vote, following a request by Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste. Perry Smith

Lite’s ouster sets stage for 2026 election 

After contentious session, council’s split vote grants Weste’s request  The Santa Clarita City Council’s ouster of Denise Lite from the city Planning Commission sets the stage for a contentious 2026…

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Read more about the article CHP: Man dies along I-5 after medical emergency 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

CHP: Man dies along I-5 after medical emergency 

A 74-year-old man died after suffering a medical emergency while he was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 with his wife on Wednesday morning, according to a spokesman with the California…

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Read more about the article ‘American Hero’: Coast Guard swimmer lauded for saving 165 from flood  
U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan. U.S. Coast Guard Heartland.

‘American Hero’: Coast Guard swimmer lauded for saving 165 from flood  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  A Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Scott Ruskan, is being hailed as a hero for helping to rescue more than 160 people at Camp Mystic during flash…

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Read more about the article Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Bessent: US will collect more than $300B in tariffs this year 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The United States is on track to potentially raise “well over $300 billion” in tariff income by the end of the year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

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Read more about the article FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’ 
Two foster youth who received their bachelor's degrees, Maya Hofmann (center left) and Shey Anderson-Morgan (center right), are celebrated by Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Patsy Ayala (from left), FYI Program Director Gina Stevens and Shannon Hurst, field representative for Rep. George Whitesides. Courtesy photo.

FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’ 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything,” event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth…

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