Read more about the article Retired Newhall Elementary teacher writes memoir about time as nun 
Kerry Dashnaw signs books at a public library in Georgetown, Texas, March 2025. Photos courtesy of Peter Dashnaw

Retired Newhall Elementary teacher writes memoir about time as nun 

When she was in her teens, retired Newhall Elementary School teacher Kerry Dashnaw joined an order of conservative Catholic nuns to get close to God. Dashnaw’s recent memoir chronicles how…

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Choosing the Right Electric Cargo Bike for Your Family: Letrigo Minivan SE vs. Zephyer

When looking for a family-oriented electric cargo bike, choosing between models like the Letrigo Minivan SE and Zephyer requires understanding how each meets the unique needs of multi-person families. Let's…

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Read more about the article ‘Fortitude’ photo exhibit launches at Canyon Country Community Center 
“Fortitude,” a solo photographic exhibition by artist Sena Clara Creston, is on view at the Canyon Country Community Center through June 30. Courtesy image.

‘Fortitude’ photo exhibit launches at Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  “Fortitude,” a solo photographic exhibition by artist Sena Clara Creston, is on view at the Canyon Country Community Center through June 30.   “This immersive exhibition showcases a…

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Read more about the article City to launch mobile ‘Library Express’ 
The new Library Express mobile library from the city of Santa Clarita is set to debut on April 26. Courtesy photo.

City to launch mobile ‘Library Express’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled next week to hold the official launch of the Library Express, a fully equipped mobile library designed to bring books, programs and…

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Read more about the article Valladares: Transportation Committee approves Leno’s Law 
Clockwise from top left: Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, comedian Jay Leno, Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, and Valladares' daughter celebrate the Senate Transportation Committee's passage of Senate Bill 712 in Sacramento. Courtesy photo.

Valladares: Transportation Committee approves Leno’s Law 

News release  The Senate Transportation Committee has approved Leno’s Law, coauthored by Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, and Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in an effort to preserve pieces of California’s motoring…

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Read more about the article Local seniors gear up with floaties and goggles for ‘Senior Assassin’ 
Photo of Saugus senior Dylan Hurtado participating. Courtesy of Andrew Phan.

Local seniors gear up with floaties and goggles for ‘Senior Assassin’ 

High school seniors throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are spending these past couple of months committing to colleges, getting ready for prom and graduation and even ... putting on their…

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Read more about the article Hart district settles decades-old sex-abuse claims 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Hart district settles decades-old sex-abuse claims 

William S. Hart Union High School District officials Thursday confirmed the district settled all three of its cases related to the Child Victims Act, a 2020 law allowing those sexually…

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Read more about the article Deputies find phones at 2 different break-ins 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Deputies find phones at 2 different break-ins 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are looking to speak with a couple of people who might be looking for their phones right now, according to court records obtained by…

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Read more about the article Appeals court denies Trump admin request in Garcia deportation 
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Appeals court denies Trump admin request in Garcia deportation 

By Sam Dorman and Tom Ozimek Contributing Writers  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has denied the Trump administration’s request that it block a federal judge’s orders, one…

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Read more about the article Mother of woman killed by illegal immigrant speaks at White House briefing 
Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five who was murdered in August 2023 by an illegal immigrant, speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on April 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Mother of woman killed by illegal immigrant speaks at White House briefing 

By Travis Gillmore and Jacob Burg Contributing Writers  The Trump administration invited the mother of a Maryland woman killed by an illegal immigrant to address reporters during a Wednesday press briefing…

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Maximizing Efficiency with Turnkey Solutions in Modern Construction Projects

Construction projects can feel overwhelming. Managing timelines, budgets, and numerous moving parts is no easy task. Many business owners struggle to keep everything on track without delays or unexpected costs.Sound…

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