Trump heading to China for high-stakes summit with Xi 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was set to depart Washington on Tuesday afternoon for China, where he is scheduled to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit.  Trump’s May 13-15 trip marks the…

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Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to adopt House map that removes majority-Black district 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer  The U.S. Supreme Court late on Monday cleared the way for Alabama to redraw its congressional election map to comply with the court’s landmark ruling limiting the use of…

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Read more about the article Aging in place: Kitchen retrofits and renovations that work 
Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen. Adobe Stock Photo.

Aging in place: Kitchen retrofits and renovations that work 

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing writer  Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen.   If you…

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How Kelli Stavast Helped a Las Vegas St Jude Fundraiser Break the Million-Dollar Barrier 

Viva St. Jude had a number problem. The Las Vegas fundraising weekend for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital had been running for years, had a loyal volunteer committee, had the…

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Deputies: Man flees, remains at large after assault with deadly weapon 

Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a report of an assault with a deadly weapon involving a handgun Tuesday morning near Via Princessa, according to an official with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article City looks to take over helm of Fourth of July Parade 
USA Softball Southern California Western District Champions at the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City looks to take over helm of Fourth of July Parade 

The city of Santa Clarita is looking to formally get inolved in the annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, after organizers declared the burgeoning suburb’s longstanding summer tradition…

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Read more about the article The Signal’s California Primary Preview: 27th CD and 40th AD
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The Signal’s California Primary Preview: 27th CD and 40th AD

The 27th Congressional District  The 27th Congressional District race is an important election for the Santa Clarita Valley and, lately, it’s been a pretty hotly contested seat, which has garnered attention from both national parties.   In a…

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Read more about the article Judge orders sexual-compulsion classes for bail  
Jared Estrada was arrested Monday in connection with allegations made last month, according to an LASD source.

Judge orders sexual-compulsion classes for bail  

Man charged in connection to incident at Whole Foods avoids house arrest, monitoring  The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office sought house arrest and electronic monitoring for the suspect in a sexual assault…

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Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns  

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic.  This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1…

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Read more about the article Pickup truck drives off bridge, one man transported 
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Pickup truck drives off bridge, one man transported 

A man in a white Chevy pickup truck was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after he was involved in a traffic collision and plunged off a bridge on the northbound side of…

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Read more about the article Softball playoff preview: 5 SCV teams to play CIF first round  
West Ranch second baseman Kara Carnes (88) throws the ball during the third inning of Thursday's game against Harvard-Westlake at West Ranch High School on Feb. 26, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Softball playoff preview: 5 SCV teams to play CIF first round  

The California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section released its softball playoff pairings over the weekend, and five local programs from across the Santa Clarita Valley are set to begin their playoff journey in…

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Read more about the article Valladares testifies before Congress in support of protections for crime survivors 
From left: Lisae Jordan, executive director and counsel, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Kayleigh Kozak; Chairman Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C.; Rachel Wright, national policy director, Right on Crime; state Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton. Courtesy photo.

Valladares testifies before Congress in support of protections for crime survivors 

California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, testified last week before the House Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance in support of the federal version of Kayleigh's Law, legislation that would allow judges to…

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