Read more about the article Trump: Rare earth export issue resolved following call with Xi 
President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation – Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: Rare earth export issue resolved following call with Xi 

By Emel Akan  Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday morning, announcing that the issue of…

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Nicotine Pouches: A Modern Alternative to Traditional Tobacco

Nicotine pouches have emerged as a transformative product, offering a smoke-free alternative to traditional tobacco use. Their introduction has significantly influenced consumer habits, reflecting a shift towards more convenient and…

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Read more about the article Air regulators consider more orders for landfill 
A more than 40-acre geomembrane, designed to contain hazardous waste and limit leachates at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill on May 28, 2025 in Castaic, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Air regulators consider more orders for landfill 

Legal counsel for state air regulators once again accused Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials of distorting the picture of the facility’s subsurface reaction Wednesday, during another hearing over a more than…

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Read more about the article Valencia High celebrates college signees 
Valencia students Maxime Jolley, left, Chris Makhanian, center, and Henry Egami celebrate signing with their respective universities at signing day on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia High celebrates college signees 

Thirteen Valencia High School seniors were recently celebrated for committing their academic and athletic futures to their respective colleges or universities.  One of those was Nick Seymour, who helped the…

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Read more about the article Sequoia graduation celebrates resilience, growth and community
Sequoia School class of 2025 stands to be recognized during graduation commencement at La Mesa Junior High School in Canyon Country, June 4, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Sequoia graduation celebrates resilience, growth and community

The school district superintendent said that, of all the graduation ceremonies he attends, the Sequoia School event on Wednesday stood out as especially meaningful because it had a small group…

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Read more about the article iLEAD Online School celebrates class of 2025 
Graduating senior Bella Jandt stands next to school director Kate Wolfe after accepting her diploma during iLEAD Online School's class of 2025 graduation ceremony held at Higher Vision Church on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

iLEAD Online School celebrates class of 2025 

Always embody the spirit of a learner and continuously be curious was the last piece of advice iLEAD Online School Director Kate Wolfe left with students Thursday evening during iLEAD…

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Read more about the article Saugus sweeps Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Players of the Year honors 
Saugus Lucas Limon (35) looks for an opening against Valencia attacker Jaydon Gaultney (14) during the second quarter of Wednesday's game at Saugus High School on April 23, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus sweeps Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Players of the Year honors 

Saugus freshman Gavin Pantelidis was named the 2025 Foothill League boys’ lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year, while Saugus junior Lucas Limon was named the Defensive Player of the Year. …

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Read more about the article Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors 
Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors 

The Saugus softball team dominated the Foothill League in 2025, going undefeated en route to capturing the league title, and now can claim both end-of-season award-winners.  Junior Amelia Johnson was…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Manning named Foothill League baseball Player of the Year 
West Ranch pitcher Hunter Manning (10) delivers a pitch during the sixth inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinal game against Etiwanda at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch’s Manning named Foothill League baseball Player of the Year 

West Ranch senior Hunter Manning has been named the Foothill League baseball Player of the Year for the 2025 season after leading the Wildcats to the league title.  The ace…

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