Judge blocks Virginia Democrats’ redistricting plan  

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  A state judge on Tuesday halted an effort to redraw Virginia’s congressional map to benefit Democrats in time for the November midterm elections.  Although redistricting generally happens every 10 years…

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Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

Trump: Minneapolis mayor is ‘playing with fire’  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he is “playing with fire” by refusing to enforce federal immigration laws.  Trump was reacting…

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iLEAD Charter Schools holding enrollment lottery 

News release  The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-27 school year at SCVi Charter School and iLEAD Agua Dulce is now officially open.   The tuition-free charter schools have launched their enrollment lotteries, and the deadlines to…

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Read more about the article Mating season is here for coyotes 
Coyotes are seen out-and-about because of mating season. Signal file photo.

Mating season is here for coyotes 

Santa Clarita residents have reported that they have been seeing coyotes out-and-about recently, even in broad daylight. That is because it is the coyotes’ mating season.  California Department of Fish and Wildlife…

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Read more about the article NASA set to launch first manned moon rocket since 1970s 
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is rolled out to Launch Complex 39B ahead of the Artemis II moon mission on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by T.J. Muscaro.

NASA set to launch first manned moon rocket since 1970s 

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA has mounted a rocket on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in preparation…

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder; no details available from LASD 

A 19-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of murder on a warrant on Tuesday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.   No details on the incident for which Alejandro Trujillo was…

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Tips From the Defense Language Institute That Make Grammar Stick 

The classroom at the Defense Language Institute smelled faintly of coffee and paper. Students shuffled in, some scrolling through notes, others whispering to themselves about tricky grammar exercises. One student stared at an alcpt practice sheet and…

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Read more about the article Bouquet Canyon residents hope to raise awareness 
Thomas Davis protests the Bouquet Canyon Road closure for a residential development project on Tuesday Jan. 27, 2026 prior to a city council meeting at City Hall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Bouquet Canyon residents hope to raise awareness 

While a pair of community meetings drew hundreds of Bouquet Canyon residents upset over the planned closure of their main arterial for 11 months, fewer than 10 showed up Tuesday…

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City takes down voter info site after law change 

The city of Santa Clarita has taken down its voter-information website, votesantaclarita.com, city officials confirmed Monday.  Typing in that address now takes residents to santaclarita.gov/city-clerk/elections, where viewers are told to “Please contact the Clerk’s Office for…

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Read more about the article Trump order seeks to fast-track rebuild of properties destroyed by wildfires 
The property lines of homes burned during the Palisades Fire visible in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles as seen on June 9, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

Trump order seeks to fast-track rebuild of properties destroyed by wildfires 

Compiled from news services and press releases  President Donald Trump has signed an executive order paving the way for a federal takeover of California’s wildfire recovery efforts, the White House…

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Sheriff’s Station to host 41st annual ‘All Schools Dance’ at Magic Mountain 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled to host the 41st Annual “All Schools Dance” on Thursday, March 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Six Flags Magic Mountain. …

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