Read more about the article Supreme Court rejects case over hiding student’s gender identity  
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Supreme Court rejects case over hiding student’s gender identity  

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   Supreme Court justices on Monday declined to take up a case involving a Massachusetts schoolgirl whose parents say officials wrongly hid their daughter’s purported identity as a male from them.  At least…

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Read more about the article Military budget requests record $338.8B for Air Force, Space Force 
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Military budget requests record $338.8B for Air Force, Space Force 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   The Department of the Air Force has announced a budget proposal seeking a record $338.8 billion for the Air Force and Space Force to meet the “challenges of…

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Read more about the article Iran attacks, seizes 2 container ships after Trump extends ceasefire 
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Iran attacks, seizes 2 container ships after Trump extends ceasefire 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Iranian forces fired on two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, UK maritime authorities said, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of…

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Read more about the article LASD asks for help in locating missing Newhall woman 
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LASD asks for help in locating missing Newhall woman 

The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman reported missing after last being seen in Newhall.  “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department…

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10 Offshore Development Companies That Offer Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Models

TL;DR The Build-Operate-Transfer model gives companies a structured path to full legal ownership of an offshore engineering team Provider selection determines transfer success, recruitment quality, attrition rates, and operational depth…

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From Pathology to Prohibition: Conversion Truth for Families on a Century of Conversion Therapy and the Science That Dismantled It 

An examination of how a practice rooted in 19th-century psychiatric theory survived clinical repudiation, evolved through religious institutions, and became the subject of sweeping legislative action across the United States…

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Read more about the article Saugus district announces new superintendent  
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Saugus district announces new superintendent  

The Saugus Union School District governing board unanimously appointed Robert Hernandez as the district’s next superintendent, governing board President Matthew Watson announced during Tuesday’s open session.   The governing board had not taken a vote on the item and was expected to…

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Read more about the article Hart district board set to award scholarships, receive presentation on school site  
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Hart district board set to award scholarships, receive presentation on school site  

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is set to vote on student scholarships, present a One Hart award, and receive a school site report on Rancho Pico Junior High School during Tuesday’s scheduled meeting.  …

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Read more about the article Indecent-exposure suspect released on $100K bail  
Jared Estrada was arrested Monday in connection with allegations made last month, according to an LASD source.

Indecent-exposure suspect released on $100K bail  

A man arrested Monday on suspicion of a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge for an incident alleged at Whole Foods Market posted bail and was released the same day, according to L.A. County…

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Read more about the article County governance task force meeting in Castaic Wednesday 
The Clinkunbroomer family unveil the new name of the Castaic Sports Complex in honor of Deputy Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County governance task force meeting in Castaic Wednesday 

L.A. County’s Governance Reform Task Force is scheduled to hold its regular meeting at the Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer Castaic Sports Complex Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m.  The Task Force, which typically meets twice a month, was created as part of the suite of reforms…

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