Read more about the article Hegseth says ‘nobody was texting war plans’ in group chat leak 
Pete Hegseth, then-President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Hegseth says ‘nobody was texting war plans’ in group chat leak 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports on Monday that he had discussed classified military operation plans with Trump administration officials through text messages on a group…

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Read more about the article FBI launches task force to investigate anti-Tesla terrorism 
Kash Patel, nominee for director of the FBI, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

FBI launches task force to investigate anti-Tesla terrorism 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed the launch of a multi-agency task force aimed at identifying and prosecuting those behind a recent wave of violent attacks…

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Read more about the article Jewelry stolen at gunpoint in Castaic  
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Jewelry stolen at gunpoint in Castaic  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to an armed robbery on Monday night in Castaic, according to a spokesman with the station.   The incident occurred on the 29400 block…

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Read more about the article Teen e-bike rider arrested on suspicion of DUI following collision  
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Teen e-bike rider arrested on suspicion of DUI following collision  

A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike was transported to a hospital on Monday night following a traffic collision in Newhall and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the…

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Read more about the article ‘Just like any other kid’: Hart district spotlights special education at 13th annual Hart Games 
SCVi student Braelyn Logston prepares herself to compete in a relay race at the 13th annual Hart Games track and field meet hosted at Valencia High School on Monday morning, March 24, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

‘Just like any other kid’: Hart district spotlights special education at 13th annual Hart Games 

Students from across the William S. Hart Union High School District met up at Valencia High School on Monday for the 13th annual Hart Games.  It was a day for…

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Read more about the article SSUSD board set to review new school boundary, cell phone policy 
Sulphur Springs Union School District administrative offices.

SSUSD board set to review new school boundary, cell phone policy 

The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board is set Wednesday to be presented with proposed boundaries for the elementary school in the Skyline Ranch community and review a board…

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Read more about the article West Ranch brings back former assistant to lead football program 
TJ Yonkers (left) has officially been announced as the new head football coach at West Ranch High School. Photo courtesy of Sandra Hernstedt.

West Ranch brings back former assistant to lead football program 

After a brief period as the interim head coach, TJ Yonkers has officially been named the next leader of the West Ranch High School football program.  A 2011 Canyon High…

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Read more about the article Search and Rescue Team certified as ready for action 
The annual training event rotates between one of three different rescue disciplines that are common scenarios for the team of reserve deputies, like Tony Buttitta, the team’s captain, and other high-risk volunteers.

Search and Rescue Team certified as ready for action 

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Search and Rescue Team once again received high marks for its work in high-risk, life-saving scenarios at an annual Mountain Rescue Association re-accreditation, members…

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Read more about the article Millions on the line in fight over solar panel legal costs  
A Canyon Country hillside covered in solar panels is the subject of a yearslong lawsuit by the city of Santa Clarita. Chris Torres/ The Signal

Millions on the line in fight over solar panel legal costs  

The solar panels are staying up on a hillside above Soledad Canyon Road for now, despite a yearslong legal fight from the city of Santa Clarita to remove them.   The…

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Read more about the article New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones 
Cal Fire's newly released fire hazard severity zone maps place a large portion of the Santa Clarita Valley in the "very high" fire hazard designation. Screenshot from CalFire map.

New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones 

By Ben Christopher CalMatters Writer  New bursts of yellow dot the hills of Mendocino County.  Smears of burnt orange now span the aqueduct near Bakersfield.  A fresh splash of crimson juts…

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