Read more about the article Giving ‘Handmade Hugs’ in the form of quilts 
Cathy Johnson, left, and her mother, Atria resident Alice Olp, spent a year ensuring that each resident of Atria receives a lap quilt. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Giving ‘Handmade Hugs’ in the form of quilts 

Atria resident, 90, and daughter create 110 unique lap quilts for seniors   Anyone could use a hug, and in the case of Atria Senior Living residents, that “hug” is a…

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Read more about the article Putin backs US cease-fire in principle, stops short of agreeing to terms 
In this Jan. 11 file photo Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian prosecutors in Moscow, Russia. President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have deferred questions about their plans for future contacts with Trump until he takes office on Friday. (Associated Press)

Putin backs US cease-fire in principle, stops short of agreeing to terms 

By Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed appreciation for a proposed U.S.-backed cease-fire in Ukraine but stopped short of agreeing to the framework.  Putin said that…

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Read more about the article ICE: Detention facilities at maximum capacity  
A military flight carrying illegal immigrant members of the Tren de Aragua gang to Guantanamo Bay prepares to depart, in El Paso, Texas, on Feb. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy of Department of Homeland Security

ICE: Detention facilities at maximum capacity  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. immigration detention facilities have reached capacity at about 47,600 beds, a top-level U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said on Wednesday in a call with…

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Read more about the article Hochman withdraws recommendation reducing Menendez Brothers’ prison sentence 
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Hochman withdraws recommendation reducing Menendez Brothers’ prison sentence 

By Juliette Fairley Contributing Writer  Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman filed a reply motion on Monday to withdraw a previous recommendation by former DA George Gascón to reduce the…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ lacrosse shines in victory over Valencia to start league 
West Ranch’s Lauren Lamb (31) carries the ball during a home game against Valencia High on March 12, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch girls’ lacrosse shines in victory over Valencia to start league 

The West Ranch Wildcats girls’ lacrosse team started its Foothill League campaign on Wednesday on the brightest of notes.  Facing the Valencia Vikings, last year’s co-league champions along with the…

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Read more about the article Saugus High competitive cheer celebrates another successful season 
The Saugus High School competitive cheer team won the United Spirit Association national championship in Anaheim in February. Courtesy photo.

Saugus High competitive cheer celebrates another successful season 

Another year, another batch of trophies for the Saugus High School competitive cheer team.  The Centurions picked up their fifth consecutive CIF Southern Section title, this one in Division 4A,…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Gianna Costello named Foothill League girls’ soccer Player of the Year 
Hart senior Gianna Costello (4) dribbles the ball along the sideline during the second half of Tuesday's game against Saugus at Hart High School on Jan. 28, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart’s Gianna Costello named Foothill League girls’ soccer Player of the Year 

Hart High School senior Gianna Costello made sure her last season with the Hawks girls’ soccer team was a memorable one before heading off to play at UC Irvine.  Costello…

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CalArts launches location-based entertainment initiative 

News release  California Institute of the Arts has announced the establishment of the Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling Initiative supported by the Dolan Family Foundation.   The initiative is intended…

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Read more about the article Structure fire source remains unconfirmed  
Authorities respond to a structure fire at a apartment complex on the 25300 block of The Old Road on Wednesday night. Screenshot from courtesy video.

Structure fire source remains unconfirmed  

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched at 8:22 p.m. Wednesday for a reported structure fire at an apartment complex on the 25300 block of The Old Road.  Firefighters…

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Read more about the article Hart’s Diego Rodriguez named Foothill League boys’ soccer Player of the Year 
Hart's Diego Rodriguez (10) retains possession of the ball against Golden Valley's Angel Santos (21) during the first half of Thursday's game at Golden Valley High School on Dec. 12. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart’s Diego Rodriguez named Foothill League boys’ soccer Player of the Year 

After helping the Hart Hawks boys’ soccer team to its eighth consecutive league title, senior Diego Rodriguez was announced as the 2024-25 Foothill League Player of the Year.  A key…

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How to Avoid Mistakes When Gifting Flowers: A Guide to Making the Right Impression

Flowers are a universal expression of emotions—love, gratitude, or respect. However, choosing the wrong floral arrangement or presenting it at an inappropriate time can lead to awkward situations. In many…

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