Venezuelan opposition leader backs US pressure on Maduro  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer   Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she supports the Trump administration’s actions in dealing with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government, including the…

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Read more about the article Officials: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings found dead 
The suspect in the fatal shooting at Brown University. Photos courtesy of the FBI.

Officials: Suspect in Brown University, MIT shootings found dead 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  The suspect in two fatal shootings, including an attack at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor, was found dead Thursday,…

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Read more about the article Trinity’s Hudson Sweitzer scores 1st place in Bakersfield tournament  
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Trinity’s Hudson Sweitzer scores 1st place in Bakersfield tournament  

Following a historic football season in which Trinity Classical Academy’s Hudson Sweitzer led the Knights to their first 11-man playoff win in November, the senior isn’t letting the wear and tear of the football year ruin his start to the…

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Read more about the article Survey: US manufacturers optimistic despite trade uncertainties 
President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation's Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Survey: US manufacturers optimistic despite trade uncertainties 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   Optimism among American manufacturers rose in the fourth quarter despite concerns about trade uncertainties, surging insurance costs, and other sector-related challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers…

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Read more about the article CTG adds performances of ‘A Christmas Story’  
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand. Courtesy photo.

CTG adds performances of ‘A Christmas Story’  

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand, the CTG announced in a news release.   Shows have been added at 2 p.m. on Sunday and 7…

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Read more about the article Photos: CBS hosts Hanukkah kick-off 
Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s Hanukkah celebrations continue on the eighth night with the annual community menorah lighting and celebration at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Valencia Town Center mall. Photos courtesy of Congregation Beth Shalom.

Photos: CBS hosts Hanukkah kick-off 

Congregation Beth Shalom hosted a community-wide Hanukkah kick-off party on Sunday night, the first night of Hanukkah. The event featured a menorah lighting, music, latkes and an “ugly Hanukkah sweater” contest. The community’s…

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Read more about the article Newhall church to host 20th ‘Festividad for Christ’  
Volunteers from Faith Community Church give out food to attendees during the "Festividad for Christ" event at on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Newhall church to host 20th ‘Festividad for Christ’  

News release  A two-decade Christmas tradition continues on Saturday when Faith Community Church welcomes hundreds of neighbors for its 20th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration.   “Hosting our 20th annual Festividad is truly a blessing for…

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Read more about the article Man held to answer for murder in CalArts student’s death 
LA County Sheriff's Department officials identified the person in this photo as Jack Minh Terry, their prime suspect in the murder of Emily King. Perry Smith/The Signal

Man held to answer for murder in CalArts student’s death 

The 22-year-old Garden Grove man accused of murdering a California Institute of the Arts senior in her Newhall apartment was held to answer at a preliminary hearing in Department I…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for 5th year 
Attendees wait until the movie at the 5th annual Santa Clarita International Film Festival at Laemmle Newhall in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Santa Clarita International Film Festival rolls out red carpet for 5th year 

The fifth annual Santa Clarita International Film Festival was held over the weekend at Laemmle Newhall with this year’s theme focused on Filipino culture.  Lisa deSouza, founder and executive director of SCIFF, said she…

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Read more about the article Trinity’s Landon Moberg scores game winner over Vasquez  
Trinity's Landon Moberg (7) kicks the ball during the first half of Wednesday's game against Vasquez at Tesoro Park on Dec. 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Trinity’s Landon Moberg scores game winner over Vasquez  

In the final match of the calendar year for the Trinity boys’ soccer team, the fireworks came early for the Knights as junior Landon Moberg scored the game winner in the match's final minutes for a 2-1…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons tables election of new board president 
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College of the Canyons tables election of new board president 

The College of the Canyons board of trustees failed to come to a majority vote on the selection of the board’s new president Wednesday. The election was tabled until next month.  During the board’s annual December…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Saga named to U.S. National Junior Team 
File photo of Valencia's Eliana Saga tees off during the third Foothill League match at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia’s Saga named to U.S. National Junior Team 

Valencia High School junior girls’ golfer Eliana Saga, who’s verbally committed to the University of Southern California and placed 11th in the California Interscholastic Federation state championship, has been named to the U.S. National junior team.   “Stevenson Ranch native Eliana Saga has been…

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Read more about the article Troop 2222 celebrates two decades  
Former and current members of Troop 2222 gathered for the 20th anniversary celebration at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Troop 2222 celebrates two decades  

Celebrating two decades — or 20 years — since its establishment, one could think that “2” is a lucky number for Troop 2222.   Focusing on building character, leadership and even producing 78…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of Christian baker who declined to make same-sex wedding cake 
Cathy Miller, the Christian owner of Bakersfield, Calif., cake shop Tastries, was targeted by gay activists for her refusal to create a wedding cake depicting a same-sex couple. Photo courtesy of Thomas More Society.

Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of Christian baker who declined to make same-sex wedding cake 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the case of a Christian baker in California who was prosecuted for declining to bake a wedding cake…

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Read more about the article Barger hosts holiday celebration for foster youth at Magic Mountain  
Supervisor Kathryn Barger greets a smiling young guest and her caregiver following the toy selection. Photo by Michael Owen Baker/L.A. County

Barger hosts holiday celebration for foster youth at Magic Mountain  

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger welcomed hundreds of children and families on Saturday as she hosted her annual Foster Youth Holiday Celebration at Six Flags Magic Mountain.   The long-standing…

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