Read more about the article New Vasquez Rocks documentary aims to promote stewardship
Halie Cook, left, interviews Sarah Brewer for the documentary “Gritstone” in October of 2023 at the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center in Agua Dulce. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Medina

New Vasquez Rocks documentary aims to promote stewardship

This particular influencer waited for the skies to turn black, and then he made his way into Vasquez Rocks Natural Area with a gas can, something he could use to…

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Katie Haun on How Web3 and Balanced Crypto Regulation Can Return Control to Users 

Katie Haun spent a decade as a federal prosecutor investigating cryptocurrency-related crimes before becoming one of the industry's most influential investors. Now, as founder and CEO of Haun Ventures, she's…

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Read more about the article Local man’s love for Ukrainians keeps his nonprofit busy 
Joseph White prepares medical supplies for donation in December of 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo courtesy of Joseph White

Local man’s love for Ukrainians keeps his nonprofit busy 

Santa Clarita resident Joseph White, 28, lived in Ukraine for 18 years before coming back to the United States to go to college. His parents have been missionaries in Ukraine…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center donation drive seeks to help fire victims 
Child and Family Center Chief Executive Officer Nikki Buckstead holds items donated during a drive for fire victims on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the center in Santa Clarita. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Child & Family Center donation drive seeks to help fire victims 

Twenty minutes before the scheduled 3 to 6 p.m. donation drop-off time slot, the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita already had several tables full of items to help…

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Read more about the article Residents share SCE gripes with City Council  
An Edison power company worker attends to the wires above the scene where a car crashed into a power pole on Newhall Avenue near Meadowridge Drive in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 0202022 Dan Watson/The signal

Residents share SCE gripes with City Council  

After a half-dozen local Southern California Edison customers aired grievances Tuesday to the Santa Clarita City Council, city officials said the city has been in talks with the utility for…

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Read more about the article Saugus, Castaic girls’ soccer battle for tie, second place in league 
Castaic sophomore Grace Lundin (3) and Saugus junior Tamia Neely (26) fight for the ball along the sideline during the first half of Tuesday's game at Saugus High School on Jan. 14. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus, Castaic girls’ soccer battle for tie, second place in league 

Goalkeepers showed how important they can be in Tuesday’s Foothill League girls’ soccer matchup between Saugus and Castaic.  A blistering second half saw both Saugus keeper Natalia Ramirez and Castaic…

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Read more about the article County officials outline road to rebuilding after fires 
Screenshot of the press conference held by county officials on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

County officials outline road to rebuilding after fires 

As winds are winding down after a tumultuous week in Los Angeles County, there has been progress in containing the three major fires that have continued to burn.  According to…

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Read more about the article City keeps council vote for mayoral selection 
Mayor Bill Miranda is voted by councilmenbers as mayor during the Santa Clarita City Council meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City keeps council vote for mayoral selection 

Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said Tuesday he was striking a deal for the sake of City Council unity and to bury any perceived ill will: He’ll support Councilwoman Marsha…

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Read more about the article Rep. Judy Chu urges FEMA to change handling of disaster claims 
Two people survey the damage of their home that was burned to the ground in an Altadena neighborhood during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters

Rep. Judy Chu urges FEMA to change handling of disaster claims 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to change its handling of disaster assistance claims amid the ongoing fires in Southern California,…

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Read more about the article Sen. Joni Ernst voices support for Hegseth as defense secretary 
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Sen. Joni Ernst voices support for Hegseth as defense secretary 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, following his confirmation hearing on Tuesday.  “After four years…

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Read more about the article Israel and Hamas agree to cease-fire deal 
Rachel Stalmer, a Kfar Aza kibbutz resident, shows a visitor some of the worst Oct. 7, 2023, damage, in Israel on March 7, 2024. Photo by Dan M. Berger.

Israel and Hamas agree to cease-fire deal 

Compiled from news service contributors  A deal has been struck between Israel and Hamas to temporarily stop the fighting and exchange hostages being held by both Hamas and Israel.  Here…

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Read more about the article Firefighters handle structure fire in Castaic 
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Castaic on Castaic Road early Wednesday afternoon on Jan. 15, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The SIgnal

Firefighters handle structure fire in Castaic 

Firefighters with the L.A. County Fire Department handled a structure fire Wednesday afternoon at a shopping center near The Old Road in Castaic, according to officials.   Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the 31000…

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Read more about the article TMU men’s volleyball sweeps Princeton in preseason tune-up 
TMU outside hitter Trace Oswald (20) goes for the kill against Princeton middle blocker Ryan Vena (4) and outside hitter Nyherowo Omene (25) during the first set of Tuesday's game at The Master's University on Jan. 7. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

TMU men’s volleyball sweeps Princeton in preseason tune-up 

After falling just short of an NAIA championship in 2024, The Master’s University men’s volleyball program is gearing up for what they hope will be another long season in 2025. …

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