Read more about the article Company sued over fire risk of lithium batteries 
A recalled SKIL 40V 5Ah battery, model BY8708-00. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Company sued over fire risk of lithium batteries 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Power tools manufacturer Chervon North America is facing a class-action lawsuit from a customer citing the safety risk posed by a battery he purchased, which was…

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Read more about the article Meta ends fact-checking program in US, introduces X-style community notes 
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on Jan. 31, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Meta ends fact-checking program in US, introduces X-style community notes 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and replacing it with community notes, similar to the system used by Elon Musk-owned social media…

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Read more about the article Federal judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel’s classified documents report 
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Federal judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel’s classified documents report 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday blocked the release of a special counsel’s final report into President-elect Donald Trump, pending a decision by an appeals…

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Read more about the article McDonald’s says it will end some DEI practices amid ‘shifting legal landscape’ 
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McDonald’s says it will end some DEI practices amid ‘shifting legal landscape’ 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  McDonald’s said on Monday that it would roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives due to the “shifting legal landscape” following a Supreme…

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Botulax 200 Review: Enhancing Facial Aesthetics Through Proper Muscle Activity 

With the rising popularity of beauty treatments, skincare manufacturers are continuously improving their methods to create safer and more effective solutions. Hugel Pharma Co., Ltd., a South Korean company, stands…

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Why Your Business Might Not Qualify for a GSA Contract and How to Address It 

Securing a General Services Administration (GSA) contract is a significant milestone for businesses aiming to enter the lucrative federal marketplace. As a gateway to selling products and services to federal…

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Read more about the article Wind event expected to bring 80 mph gusts  
An extreme wind event over the next two days is expected to bring gusts of up to 80 mph and power outages back to the Santa Clarita Valley once again, with the forecast calling for the first Red Flag Warning of 2025.

Wind event expected to bring 80 mph gusts  

An extreme wind event over the next two days is expected to bring gusts of up to 80 mph and power outages back to the Santa Clarita Valley once again,…

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Read more about the article Arts Commission to discuss $100k in local grants  
Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director Brian Stone passionately conducts the ensemble of musicians during the opening of their “Young Stars Old Masters” performance on Sunday at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. 101324 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Arts Commission to discuss $100k in local grants  

The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission plans to talk Thursday about how the city can support local arts and community programs with its annual investment of $100,000 in grants. …

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Read more about the article CHP warns public about Amber Alert scam  
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CHP warns public about Amber Alert scam  

The California Highway Patrol has issued a warning for residents to stay vigilant following reports of phone scammers posing as “Amber Alert representatives,” offering to “register” children and asking people…

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Read more about the article Deputies get fix for downed dispatch software 
Deputy Turk writes a report regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Canyon Country on Monday, Sept. 16. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Deputies get fix for downed dispatch software 

Roughly three days after the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s 38-year-old computer-aided dispatch system crashed, a temporary fix is expected to work until it can be replaced, according to an email…

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Read more about the article 14-year-old motorcyclist dies after head-on collision 
A teenage boy fatally collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive in Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

14-year-old motorcyclist dies after head-on collision 

A 14-year-old boy riding a dirt bike died at the hospital after being involved in a head-on collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive on Saturday…

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