Read more about the article US trade deficit rises to more than $100 billion 
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US trade deficit rises to more than $100 billion 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  America’s trade deficit widened in November to more than $100 billion, with import growth outstripping the uptick in exports, according to data released by the government. …

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Read more about the article Johnson wins speakership on first ballot after 2 holdouts change votes 
House Speaker nominee Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on the first sitting of the 119th Congress in Washington on Jan. 3, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Johnson wins speakership on first ballot after 2 holdouts change votes 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, clinched 218 votes to reclaim the gavel on the first ballot after two Republican holdouts switched their votes, preventing…

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Read more about the article Person suffers major injuries following solo crash  
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Person suffers major injuries following solo crash  

One person was transported to the hospital in critical condition after a solo vehicle crash occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 5 north of State Route 118 on Thursday…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Inspection Software: Features, Benefits, and Applications 

In today's fast-paced industries, maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards is paramount. Businesses across sectors—from manufacturing and construction to automotive and healthcare—rely on regular inspections to ensure operations run smoothly.…

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Read more about the article LASD report: Armed suspect in officer-involved shooting had history of mental illness 
An LA County Sheriff's Department deputy speaks with a resident Friday near a crime scene on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

LASD report: Armed suspect in officer-involved shooting had history of mental illness 

A nearby school resource deputy responded to a call of “shots fired” in Castaic and fired a single shot that ended a brief standoff with an armed domestic violence suspect…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputies investigate four-car crash  
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a four-car crash that left one injured during rush hour Thursday near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Sheriff’s deputies investigate four-car crash  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a four-car crash that left one injured during rush hour Thursday near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road.  Sgt.…

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Read more about the article Schiavo reappointed as chair of Military and Veterans Affairs Committee 
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Schiavo reappointed as chair of Military and Veterans Affairs Committee 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, was reappointed by Speaker Robert Rivas as chair of the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee for the upcoming legislative session.   “The committee…

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Read more about the article Hart district schools looking at possibility of Foothill League expansion 
The Canyon girls basketball team lifts a celebratory banner for becoming Foothill league co-champions after their 58-45 win over Saugus at Canyon High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Hart district schools looking at possibility of Foothill League expansion 

The Foothill League could be heading toward a major shift, possibly as soon as the next school year, with the addition of an eighth school, according to Hart High Principal…

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