Read more about the article Musk sheds light on motivations and DOGE targets at CPAC 
Advisor to President Donald Trump who oversees DOGE, Elon Musk, speaks at CPAC in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Musk sheds light on motivations and DOGE targets at CPAC 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  OXON HILL, Maryland — In a wide-ranging interview with NewsMax host Rob Schmitt, technologist and special government employee Elon Musk offered insights into what drives him. …

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Read more about the article Groups sue over Trump’s executive orders on DEI, transgender ideology 
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Groups sue over Trump’s executive orders on DEI, transgender ideology 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  A coalition of activist groups is suing the federal government over President Donald Trump’s executive orders that curtail the government’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs and…

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Read more about the article Home Tour fashion show rolls out the red carpet for heart awareness 
Di Thompson smiling bright as she walks down the runway. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Home Tour fashion show rolls out the red carpet for heart awareness 

The annual Home Tour fashion show tied haute couture to heart health Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.  The fashion show is put on to fundraise for Henry Mayo Newhall…

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Transportation secretary announces review of high-speed rail project 

News release  WASHINGTON – At the direction of Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, the Federal Railroad Administration has initiated a review of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.   This…

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Read more about the article Castaic’s ‘perfect storm’ of gridlock prompts town council discussion 
Traffic traveling north on The Old Road towards Castaic comes to a standstill Sunday afternoon after a SigAlert for an overturned semi-truck caused lane closures on the I-5 on Dec. 29, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Castaic’s ‘perfect storm’ of gridlock prompts town council discussion 

An L.A. County Public Works official apologized to the Castaic Area Town Council during a meeting for what he described as a “perfect storm” Dec. 29, when a big rig…

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Read more about the article La Mesa Junior High counseling department wins award 
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La Mesa Junior High counseling department wins award 

La Mesa Junior High School’s counseling department has been honored for being a Recognized ASCA Model Program.   This national recognition is awarded by the American School Counselor Association and it…

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Read more about the article Volunteers gather for 2025 homeless count  
Volunteers (from left) Marilyn Perez, Lucia Aguyo, and Ashley Orozco look at their assigned locations for the 2025 Homeless Count with Bridge to Home clinical supevisor Tyson Pursley (center) on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Volunteers gather for 2025 homeless count  

In 2024, the Santa Clarita Valley recorded an estimated 276 to 299 homeless individuals, according to the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority. The previous year’s count had recorded 287…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball falls in home opener after late St. Francis rally 
Hart's Ryder Frithsmith (2) slides into second base against St. Francis' Jordan Lewallen (1) during the fifth inning of Wednesday's game aginst St. Francis at Hart High School on Feb. 19, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart baseball falls in home opener after late St. Francis rally 

Brad Meza will have to wait until Friday for his next chance to pick up his first win in charge of the Hart High School baseball team.  The Hart alumnus…

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Veteran Services Collaborative announces Veteran Painting Day 

News release  The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and local artist Gianna Gonzalez are scheduled Sunday to host Veteran Painting Day, a community event aimed at showing appreciation for veterans. …

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Read more about the article West Ranch students ‘Welcome Ramadan’ with staff members 
Students leave reflections and food for West Ranch staff to enjoy during the "Ramadan Welcome" event at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch students ‘Welcome Ramadan’ with staff members 

As Ramadan approaches Muslim families worldwide, including the Santa Clarita Valley, students are taking the initiative to mentally and physically prepare, all while informing members of the community — including…

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