Read more about the article Valladares announces legislative package focused on economic opportunities  
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Valladares announces legislative package focused on economic opportunities  

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced a legislative package aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Californians.   The package features Senate Bill 1174 to create new pathways for workers to build long-term financial security and SB 1113…

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Read more about the article Falasca to step down as head coach of Saugus girls’ basketball  
Saugus head coach Anthony Falasca watching his team play during Monday night’s Foothill League contest at Saugus High School on Feb. 2, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Falasca to step down as head coach of Saugus girls’ basketball  

After four years overseeing the Saugus girls’ basketball program, Anthony Falasca has stepped down as the head coach of the Centurions.   In a statement announced on social media, Falasca announced his…

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Read more about the article Trump suspends Iran attacks, agrees to 2-week ceasefire 
An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2, 2026 in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy via Getty Images

Trump suspends Iran attacks, agrees to 2-week ceasefire 

By Sam Dorman & Troy Myers Contributing Writers  President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would suspend pending attacks on Iran.   “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…

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Read more about the article Rubio accuses Iran of terrorism for attacking ships in Strait of Hormuz 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House on March 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Rubio accuses Iran of terrorism for attacking ships in Strait of Hormuz 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran’s regime of committing acts of terrorism by attacking commercial shipping vessels in the Hormuz Strait.  “The whole world…

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Last-ditch efforts to broker US-Iran cease-fire continue as ultimatum nears 

Compiled from news service reports  Top House Democrats requesting that Congress immediately come back into session for a vote to end the war in Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum calling for Iran to…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Charlie Butts strikes out 12 en route to win over Desert Christian 
Golden Valley right-hander Charlie Butts (right) pitching during a non-league contest against Desert Christian at Golden Valley High School on Apr. 6, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal

Golden Valley’s Charlie Butts strikes out 12 en route to win over Desert Christian 

Following a series loss to the Hart Hawks in Foothill League play, the Golden Valley Grizzlies bounced back at home Monday with a 6-0 win over the visiting Desert Christian Knights of…

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Read more about the article Social Security commissioner details efforts to modernize systems, reduce fraud and abuse 
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Social Security commissioner details efforts to modernize systems, reduce fraud and abuse 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer   According to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, the agency under President Donald Trump is taking major steps to modernize its systems and…

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Read more about the article HAZMAT responds to big rig leaking fuel near Templin Highway 
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HAZMAT responds to big rig leaking fuel near Templin Highway 

A big rig leaking fuel on Tuesday on the northbound side of Interstate 5 near Templin Highway prompted the Los Angeles County Fire Department's HAZMAT team to respond to the scene, initiating an hourslong SigAlert, according to a…

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Read more about the article Photos: Go Jazz Big Band welcomes spring
Members of the GO Jazz Big Band perform songs and pay homage to artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Chuck Mangione and Gordon Goodwin during the band's "It Might as Well Be Spring" showcase at The Main on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Go Jazz Big Band welcomes spring

Go Jazz Big Band celebrated spring with attendees during the "It Might as Well Be Spring" showcase at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, featuring vocalist…

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Read more about the article Truck route closed to clear debris from crash  
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Truck route closed to clear debris from crash  

The northbound truck route connector between Interstate 5 and State Route 14 remained closed Tuesday morning as crews cleared the roadway from an early-morning crash, according to a California Highway Patrol traffic…

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Michael Gold Shares the Four Mistakes Families With $10M+ Make When Hiring a Financial Advisor 

Most families worth $10 million or more spend more time vetting a contractor than a financial advisor. They check references for the person remodeling their kitchen but sign on with an advisor…

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Coast-to-coast move logistics: What Californians must know before moving to NYC

The appeal of bringing bright, sprawling West Coast interior design to the vertical landscape of New York City is undeniable. Many transplants envision filling their new Manhattan lofts or Brooklyn…

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Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.   Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity…

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Read more about the article City’s public-opinion poll under way 
Santa Clarita City Council member Laurene Weste is recognized at the Zonta Women in Service Celebration at the Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

City’s public-opinion poll under way 

The city of Santa Clarita is now conducting its public-opinion poll, the biennial survey that asks residents how the city is doing in meeting their needs and what it could be doing…

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