Yearly Archives: 2025
Read more about the article Statewide snowpack near average as California approaches end of wet season 
(From left) California Department of Water Resources Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, State Hydrometeorologist; Manon von Kaenel, Water Resources Engineer; Laura Hollender, Deputy Director for Flood Management and Dam Safety; and Andy Reising, Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager, conduct the fourth media snow survey of the 2025 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken March 28, 2025. Xavier Mascareñas / California Department of Water Resources

Statewide snowpack near average as California approaches end of wet season 

News release   The Department of Water Resources on Friday conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow…

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Read more about the article Valladares: Senate Democrats reject crime victim protection bill 
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Valladares: Senate Democrats reject crime victim protection bill 

News release  The Democrat-controlled Senate Public Safety Committee rejected Kayleigh’s Law, Senate Bill 421, a law proposed by Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, that would create new protections for victims…

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Read more about the article City discusses in-lieu fee for affordable housing 
The Santa Clarita’s Planning Department is planning to update the Santa Clarita City Council’s Development Committee on the MetroWalk Specific Plan for land north and west of the Metrolink train tracks and east of Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country.

City discusses in-lieu fee for affordable housing 

The developer proposing Metro Walk, a project planned for a 20-acre lot zoned for up to 498 apartments in Canyon Country, is asking city planners about a deal that might…

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Read more about the article US Treasury imposes sanctions against Mexican cartel’s financial enablers 
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, testifies before the Senate Committee on Finance on Capitol Hill on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

US Treasury imposes sanctions against Mexican cartel’s financial enablers 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The U.S. Treasury on Monday placed sanctions on six individuals and seven companies for their alleged connections to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel. The cartel was designated as…

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Read more about the article Taliban releases US citizen Faye Hall held in Afghanistan 
U.S. citizen Faye Hall after her release by the Taliban on March 27, 2025. The White House/Screenshot.

Taliban releases US citizen Faye Hall held in Afghanistan 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer  An American citizen detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February said on Saturday that she has been released.  Faye Hall thanked President Donald Trump for…

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Read more about the article What to expect from Trump’s global tariffs 
The national debt clock displayed at a bus station in Washington on Jan. 2, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

What to expect from Trump’s global tariffs 

By Terri Wu Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has dubbed April 2 “Liberation Day,” when he will unveil reciprocal tariffs to level the trading field between the United States and its…

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Read more about the article Musk: Social Security recipients to receive ‘more money’ under DOGE cost cuts 
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Musk: Social Security recipients to receive ‘more money’ under DOGE cost cuts 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  Elon Musk has praised the work of his Department of Government Efficiency and said “legitimate recipients” of Social Security will receive “more money, not less” as…

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Read more about the article 2-vehicle collision snarls morning traffic on McBean
First responders tend to motorists involved in a traffic collision at the corner of McBean Parkway and Fairview Drive in Santa Clarita, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Tim Whyte/The Signal

2-vehicle collision snarls morning traffic on McBean

Two vehicles were involved in a traffic collision just before 8 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Fairview Drive in Valencia, said a Los Angeles County Fire…

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The Future of American Immigration in 2025: What May Change Under Trump’s Presidency?

Immigration generally, is a good thing for the United States and its economy and US Immigration Lawyers suggest that immigration policies are important to ensure the quality and quantity of…

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Read more about the article SCV Water expected to raise rates  
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water expected to raise rates  

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is hosting a public hearing Tuesday, when it’s expected to approve a series of annual rate increases that will raise the cost of water…

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Read more about the article Hart district board discusses change in ‘animals at school’ policy 
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Hart district board discusses change in ‘animals at school’ policy 

The William S. Hart Union High School District board is considering a change for the district’s policy on animals at school, primarily as it applies to service animals in training.   …

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Read more about the article SUSD asset management advisory committee set to review recommendation draft 
Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

SUSD asset management advisory committee set to review recommendation draft 

The Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee is set Wednesday to review and revise the recommendation report for the site of Santa Clarita Elementary School.  At March’s meeting,…

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Read more about the article SUSD board set to consider behavior consulting firm, review afterschool program fees 
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SUSD board set to consider behavior consulting firm, review afterschool program fees 

The Saugus Union School District governing board is set at Tuesday’s meeting to consider approving a behavior consulting firm to help address the “big behavior” issues in general education classrooms. …

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs board reviews draft of cell phone policy  
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.

Sulphur Springs board reviews draft of cell phone policy  

The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board at Thursday’s meeting reviewed the first draft of a new board policy regarding the use of cell phones on campus.   This new…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hosts two-day music festival 
Rancho Pico Junior High School Symphonic Band students perform during the Southern California School and Band Orchestra Festival hosted by West Ranch High School on March 25, 2025 in Stevenson Ranch, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch hosts two-day music festival 

Music festival season is here, and to celebrate not just student musicians in the Santa Clarita Valley but also in neighboring cities, West Ranch High School hosted the 2025 Southern…

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