Read more about the article Vance: ‘Corporate media’ coverage of Minnesota shooting irresponsible 
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance speak during a news briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Vance: ‘Corporate media’ coverage of Minnesota shooting irresponsible 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the “corporate media” was irresponsible in its coverage of the fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minnesota. …

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Read more about the article DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 
Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have faced more than a 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, according to new figures released on Thursday by the Department…

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Read more about the article 2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland 
Protestors gather in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland 

By Joseph Lord & Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writers   Two people were shot and injured after an incident involving federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon.  The city government of Portland announced in a statement posted…

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Read more about the article SCV Water launches new Gardening Club 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water launches new Gardening Club 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026.   The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led…

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“Venice Canal” by Justin Poole

‘Travel and Adventure’ on display at City Hall gallery 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Travel and Adventure,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.) now through March 4.   This juried showcase celebrates the spirit of…

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Man arrested on suspicion of calling SCV Sheriff’s Station over 300 times 

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of calling the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station more than 300 times in the span of two days at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway…

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Read more about the article Groundwater agency delivers update to public on monitoring efforts 
The entry to SCV Water headquarters, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Groundwater agency delivers update to public on monitoring efforts 

The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency gave a virtual update Wednesday on the agency’s efforts to monitor groundwater in the valley, highlighting a few areas where groundwater data could be more robust –…

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Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, was killed in the line of duty in a September 2023 attack. Courtesy of L.A. County

Murder trial now likely to start this summer  

A weekslong trial for the man accused in the shooting death of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a West Ranch High School graduate who was murdered while working for the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, could now be…

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Read more about the article Suspect in death of mall turtle found unfit for trial 
A turtle slammed onto the ground by a transient at the Valencia Town Center mall has died.

Suspect in death of mall turtle found unfit for trial 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in Hollywood ordered a man accused of killing one of the turtles at the Valencia mall to undergo one year of psychotropic medication, in response to his plea and…

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Republican legislators issue responses to State of the State 

Compiled from news releases  California Republican legislators, including two who represent portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, issued responses Thursday to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address, the final one of…

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Homan responds to Minneapolis ICE shooting, wants investigation to ‘play out’ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Trump administration’s border czar said on Wednesday that he has not seen any examples of excessive force in videos showing a woman being shot and killed by…

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5 GOP senators join Democrats on measure to block military action in Venezuela 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester, Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer   WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to advance a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s authority to order further military action on Venezuela in the…

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Buying Greenland gains momentum in Congress 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After capturing Venezuela’s now-former leader, Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration has renewed its talk of acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory that the president has described as vital to national…

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Read more about the article Freshman Charlotte Wheeler leads Castaic girls’ basketball to win over Lakeview Charter 
Castaic freshman guard Charlotte Wheeler (left) shooting a free throw during a non-league game against Lakeview Charter at Castaic High School on Jan. 7, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Freshman Charlotte Wheeler leads Castaic girls’ basketball to win over Lakeview Charter 

Following a loss on the road to the San Marino Titans on Monday, the Castaic Coyotes bounced back with a 49-18 win at home over the Lakeview Charter Lions of Sylmar on Wednesday.   “This win was…

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Hilton removes hotel that canceled DHS, ICE reservations 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  Global hospitality company Hilton will remove a Minnesota hotel from its network, after a video surfaced indicating it still refused to house agents from the Department of Homeland Security despite…

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Read more about the article Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State 
Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State 

By Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writer  Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted California as an antidote to the Trump agenda on Thursday, telling lawmakers during a wide-ranging State of the State address that California…

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