Monthly Archives: April 2026
Read more about the article California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire 
Janitors, nurses, teachers and labor organizers rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento to launch UnRig California on March 11, 2026. The initiative is a multiyear campaign aimed at reforming the state’s economy and tax code. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire 

By Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writer  Progressive California Democrats, who have long fought and failed to raise taxes on the rich, are renewing their push this year in light of a specific threat: The seismic…

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Read more about the article The Savvy Senior | Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors 

The Savvy Senior | Low-Cost Smartphone Plans for Budget-Minded Seniors 

Dear Savvy Senior,  What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month…

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Read more about the article DA files misdemeanor against suspect in shoe-filming case 
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DA files misdemeanor against suspect in shoe-filming case 

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed one misdemeanor count Monday against a man accused by local law enforcement officials of filming more than a dozen women surreptitiously, which was…

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Read more about the article Andrew Carlson leads Trinity baseball to win over SCCS in series opener  
Trinity’s Andrew Carlson pitching during the first inning against Santa Clarita Christian at the Hart Baseball Complex on Apr. 13th, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Andrew Carlson leads Trinity baseball to win over SCCS in series opener  

Following a loss to Rio Mesa on Thursday, the Trinity Classical Academy Knights bounced back in Heritage League play with a win over crosstown rival Santa Clarita Christian on Monday, 14-0, and recorded their ninth win of…

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Read more about the article Canyon boys’ and girls’ track teams claim fourth consecutive league titles  
Canyon's Keziah Webster passes the baton to Alaya Graves-Hogains during the varsity girls' 4x400 meter relay at the Foothill League Track and Field Team Championships at College of the Canyons on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/Signal file photo.

Canyon boys’ and girls’ track teams claim fourth consecutive league titles  

For Canyon High School track and field coach George Velarde, winning the Foothill League title is the standard for his Cowboys. And after the boys’ and girls’ teams each won the title for the fourth season in a row,…

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Read more about the article West Ranch track teams finish 2nd in league, vie for strong showing in prelims, finals  
West Ranch's Tamea Crear places second in the girls' 100 meter dash at the Foothill League track and field finals at College of the Canyons on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ Signal file photo

West Ranch track teams finish 2nd in league, vie for strong showing in prelims, finals  

The West Ranch boys’ and girls’ track and field program is on the rise, according to boys’ coach Mark Crear.    Crear, who’s a first-year coach for the boys’ track and field team, said the 2026 season…

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Read more about the article ‘The Symphony of the Holocaust’ brings Jewish community together 
Jonathan Rubin plays some music on composer Shony Braun's violin at the "The Symphony of the Holocaust" screening at Congregation Beth Shalom in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

‘The Symphony of the Holocaust’ brings Jewish community together 

Congregation Beth Shalom held a screening, live music concert, and Q&A for attendees at the synagogue on Sunday morning to commemorate Yom HaShoah, which is Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.   The…

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Read more about the article Valladares’ bill to support worker ownership advances out of Senate Transportation Committee 
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Valladares’ bill to support worker ownership advances out of Senate Transportation Committee 

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced that her bill, Senate Bill 1174, to support worker ownership opportunities passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee with unanimous bipartisan support.  “I’m grateful that my colleagues in the…

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Read more about the article Barger reacts to recommended LA County budget 
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Barger reacts to recommended LA County budget 

News release  Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recommended Fiscal Year 2026–27 Los Angeles County budget.   Barger was not in attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting because she was attending the…

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Read more about the article Soroptimists give community a barrel o’ fun at ‘Wine Affair’ 
Bivium WIne Tasting Room have treats on display at the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley's 17th annual "Wine Affair: Sip, Savor, Stroll" in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 12, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Soroptimists give community a barrel o’ fun at ‘Wine Affair’ 

It’s wine o’clock somewhere: At least it was on Main Street in Newhall during the 17th annual “Wine Affair: Sip, Savor, Stroll” hosted by Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday afternoon.  Soroptimist International of…

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