Read more about the article Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence 
Then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 15, 2020. Jeff Roberson/Pool/Getty Images

Former AG Barr: Maduro likely to be convicted, get Noriega-level sentence 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Former Attorney General William Barr said he believes deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro will be convicted and will receive a sentence comparable to the one handed down…

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Taylor Thomson: The Air Cover Problem Marketing Must Solve That BD Teams Cannot 

The question comes up in every revenue planning meeting: Should we hire business development reps first or build the marketing function?  Taylor Thomson has a definitive answer. Marketing comes first. Always. …

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Read more about the article Person dies in early-morning crash on I-5  
A car merges onto the northbound side of Interstate 5 on Tuesday morning, which had traffic delays following a fatal collision. Jan, 6. 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Person dies in early-morning crash on I-5  

One person died after an early-morning crash involving two box trucks and one sedan on the Interstate 5 northbound just south of Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday morning, according to…

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Read more about the article LASD asks for funding to fight rising crime in North County  
A person was shot dead at the 23400 block of Lyons Avenue in Newhall in November, according to reports from the scene.

LASD asks for funding to fight rising crime in North County  

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is planning to ask the county for approximately $220,000 to pay overtime for federally designated task force officers to help stem a rise in violent…

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Read more about the article Group takes city to court over Wiley Canyon project  
The project’s developer, Tom Clark, said a 40% reduction in density and several traffic improvements allow more access to the surrounding neighborhoods in an attempt to address concerns from the neighbors. Courtesy

Group takes city to court over Wiley Canyon project  

A 102-page writ filed on Christmas Eve is seeking to stop the city of Santa Clarita’s approval of the Wiley Canyon mixed-use project, a plan the City Council signed off on in November.  …

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Read more about the article County to hold Jan. 16 ceremony to honor deputy  
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

County to hold Jan. 16 ceremony to honor deputy  

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs announced a ceremony later this month to memorialize the life of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Castaic and announce a new community benefit to honor his memory.  L.A.…

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Read more about the article COC beats Pierce in final non-conference outing 
College of the Canyons received a game-high 17 points from freshman enter Craig Irons as the Cougars beat visiting L.A. Pierce College 78-64 on Saturday night. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

COC beats Pierce in final non-conference outing 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director   College of the Canyons received a game-high 17 points from freshman enter Craig Irons, and Dwayne Boston Jr. added a double-double of his own, to help guide the Cougars past…

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Read more about the article Swingin’ dance moves at La Mesa 
La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition, which brought 14 student pairs to the floor to compete for the championship trophy. Photo courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Swingin’ dance moves at La Mesa 

La Mesa Junior High School recently hosted its 13th annual swing dance competition. This long-standing tradition, led by Alex Suarez and Alex Dunwoody, is the grand finale of the eighth-grade physical education dance module. It brought 14 student pairs to…

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Read more about the article Two boys named Ty, two goalies, and the coach who shaped them both 
Tyler Shea (left), Robert Kucheraway (middle), Tyler Krivtsov, (right) after the hockey game between Brown University and University of Alaska Anchorage on Nov. 19, 2025. Courtesy photo.

Two boys named Ty, two goalies, and the coach who shaped them both 

Robert Kucheraway, also known as coach Rob, had just moved from Alberta, Canada, to Southern California in 2009 and, while looking for a coaching opportunity, played in a pickup hockey game with a few friends in Burbank and didn’t think too much of his performance back then.   That wasn't until then-owner…

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Five trends that will redefine digital entertainment experiences in 2026

Advancements in technology since the turn of the century have completely transformed how people engage with the entertainment industry and its associated sub-divisions.  With digital entertainment experiences now dominating the global landscape,…

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Read more about the article Schumer: Senate will vote on war authorization in Venezuela 
People gather to celebrate the capture of Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro, outside the Federal District Court in Lower Manhattan where Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear before a federal judge in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Schumer: Senate will vote on war authorization in Venezuela 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday said he expects the Senate to vote on whether to formally authorize the U.S. military’s actions in Venezuela that led…

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