DOGE Caucus: USAID sent millions to Ukraine in secret slush funds 

By Mark Tapscott Contributing Writer  U.S. Agency for International Development officials repeatedly refused to allow investigators working for Senate DOGE Caucus Chairman Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, to examine documents related to…

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Read more about the article Trump: Zelenskyy will have to make concessions to end war 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in Washington on July 10, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: Zelenskyy will have to make concessions to end war 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have to make concessions to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as part…

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Read more about the article Foothill League track season kicks off at COC 
Valencia's Brian Bonner finishes the last leg of the boys 4 x 100 relay event during the Foothill League track finals on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at College of the Canyons. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Foothill League track season kicks off at COC 

Foothill League track and field teams descended upon College of the Canyons on Saturday to kick off the 2025 season.  The Golden Valley High School boys took the team title…

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Read more about the article New Trinity football coach looking to keep the winning way going 
New Trinity Classical Academy head football coach Dave Eastham (right) congratulates the Knights after a victory over Riverside Prep last season when he was an assistant coach. Photo courtesy of Trinity Athletics.

New Trinity football coach looking to keep the winning way going 

When Dave Eastham was playing football at Youngstown State University, he was under the tutelage of College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Tressel.  After Eastham started coaching himself —…

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Read more about the article No injuries in morning semitruck crash  
The saturation patrol Saturday of the holiday weekend resulted in 297 citations for speeding, he said, including 25 that were issued to drivers for traveling 100 mph or faster.  Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

No injuries in morning semitruck crash  

A non-injury semitruck crash on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 Wednesday morning caused temporary lane closures for early commuters, according to a spokesperson with the California Highway Patrol Newhall…

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Read more about the article City releases housing-needs survey data after council discussion  
Community supporters take a picture outside the opening of the Bridge to Home homeless shelter. Perry Smith/The Signal

City releases housing-needs survey data after council discussion  

 The Santa Clarita City Council held a public hearing Tuesday to receive the results from its annual federally mandated Community Needs Benefits Survey.  The discussion was to give the council…

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Blackbaud Reviews: Is This LMS the Best Choice for Nonprofits and Schools?

Navigating today's world requires careful consideration when selecting a Learning Management System (LMS), especially for nonprofits and educational entities. There are choices in the market, each with unique features and…

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Read more about the article DA: Pitchess deputy part of drug-smuggling ring  
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

DA: Pitchess deputy part of drug-smuggling ring  

Indictment lists 18 suspects, Mexican Mafia ties in 'sophisticated’ operation to deliver drugs to jails  The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office announced a 26-count indictment centered around a “sophisticated drug…

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Read more about the article Guitars for Vets graduates three, receives $1,500 
Guitars for Vets hosts its first Celebration Day to recognize United States military veterans who completed the 11-week guitar instruction program. They perform at the American Legion Post 507 on Friday, Feb. 21. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Guitars for Vets graduates three, receives $1,500 

Guitars for Vets in Newhall hosted its first Celebration Day on Friday to recognize three United States military veterans who successfully completed the 11-week guitar instruction program.  According to Tom…

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Read more about the article Insurance commissioner adds SCV ZIP codes to cancellation moratorium
Smoke behind the Castaic Animal Care Center on Wednesday, Jan. 22, quickly filled the skies as the Hughes Fire spread. Evacuated animals returned to the shelter on Saturday and the shelter is back open for business. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control

Insurance commissioner adds SCV ZIP codes to cancellation moratorium

A state official confirmed Tuesday the California Department of Insurance is adding a handful of Santa Clarita Valley ZIP codes to the recently announced moratorium from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo…

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Read more about the article Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase 
Torn open boxes line train tracks outside of downtown Los Angeles after reoccuring railway robberies on Jan. 14, 2022. Photo by John Fredricks.

Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase 

By Allan Stein Contributing Writer  Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement.  This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted…

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Read more about the article Animal abuse reported, but no evidence found  
Deputies respond to a possible animal abuse call at a residential home located in Newhall, Calif. on Feb. 25, 2025 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Animal abuse reported, but no evidence found  

Authorities were dispatched to a possible animal abuse incident on Tuesday in a residential area in Newhall and found no evidence of a crime, said a spokesman with the Santa…

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