Read more about the article City accepting entries for temporary public art program 
"Joyful Rhythms" by Adrian Litman. Photo courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City accepting entries for temporary public art program 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a…

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Read more about the article CHP: Wrong-way driver killed in collision near Agua Dulce 
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CHP: Wrong-way driver killed in collision near Agua Dulce 

A man was killed after driving on the wrong side of the road, causing a head-on traffic collision on Anthony Road and Sierra Highway near Agua Dulce on Tuesday evening, according to officials…

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The Savvy Senior | How to Find a Quality Nursing Home for Your Loved One  

Dear Savvy Senior,  Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s too much…

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Read more about the article Saugus Cafe dispute: What’s in a name? 
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus Cafe dispute: What’s in a name? 

Landlord, longtime restaurant operators at odds over who ‘owns’ the name  The owners of the property at 25861 Railroad Ave., which has been home to The Original Saugus Cafe since 1952, announced…

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Read more about the article Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy 
Valencia High School’s Two ’N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 before they are set to go to New Orleans for the Jazz Education Conference. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy 

Group set to perform at national jazz showcase in New Orleans  Valencia High School’s Two ‘N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed a preview showcase of the group's numbers at The Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a performance in a national…

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L.A. County looking for orgs to help host summer arts internship

L.A. County’s Department of Arts and Culture is accepting applications from organizations to join a resource pool able to help support an upcoming county-led internship program.  The arts internship, which will last for eight weeks during the summer months and support a cohort of…

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Read more about the article Millions gain access to in vitro fertilization under new state law 
Midwife Madeleine Wisner measures Chloé Mick's belly during a maternity care consultation at Mick's home in Sacramento on Feb. 6, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Millions gain access to in vitro fertilization under new state law 

By Kristen Hwang Contributing Writer  When Megan Meo, 36, and her husband decided to start a family, they knew they wanted two kids. They didn’t know they would have to endure multiple rounds…

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Read more about the article California is banning masks for federal agents; Here’s why it could lose in court 
Neighbors confront Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Special Response Team officers following an immigration raid at the Italian restaurant Buono Forchetta in San Diego on May 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of Pedro Rios via CalMatters.

California is banning masks for federal agents; Here’s why it could lose in court 

By Nigel Duara Contributing Writer  A series of immigration raids across California in 2025 had one thing in common: Most of the federal agents detaining people wore masks over their faces.  …

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Read more about the article A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments; LA landlords fought it 
As of Jan. 1, landlords are now required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new California law. Adobe Stock photo.

A new California law requires a working fridge in all apartments; LA landlords fought it 

By Nadia Lathan Contributing Writer  Fridge-less apartments dotting the pricey California rental market will soon be a head-scratching relic.  As of Jan. 1, landlords are now required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator…

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How Game Completionists Built a Subgenre That Refuses to Skip Content 

Platform-specific achievement systems transformed an isolated gameplay preference into a visible, competitive subculture. What emerged wasn't just a playstyle but an ecosystem of tracking tools, leaderboards, and personalities who turned exhaustive game mastery…

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COC’s board leadership votes slated for Friday 

The College of the Canyons’ governing board is scheduled to vote in a new board president, vice president and clerk during a special meeting and board retreat on Friday morning.  Friday’s organizational meeting follows the customary annual organizational meeting in…

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Read more about the article Legacy Christian boys’ basketball takes down Valencia  
File photo of Legacy head coach James Mosley as he watches his team play against Beacon Hill. Photo by Habeba Mostafa / The Signal

Legacy Christian boys’ basketball takes down Valencia  

After finishing the first half of the season 11-8, the Legacy Christian Lions kicked off the 2026 calendar year with a narrow 69-61 win over the Vikings at Valencia High School.   The…

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Speaker Johnson says he doesn’t expect US troop deployment in Venezuela 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that he does not expect the U.S. military to send troops into Venezuela following an operation over the weekend that led to the…

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Trump advises Republicans to advance policy objectives, secure control of Congress 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republican lawmakers to highlight and expand policy successes to secure control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, during a speech to the…

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado hails Trump for Maduro capture 

By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer  Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado celebrated President Donald Trump for making the decision to capture Nicolás Maduro, in an appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” on Monday. …

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