Read more about the article US Trade Court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs 
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US Trade Court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariffs 

By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer   The U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday struck down President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs under the Trade Act of 1974.  The court ruled 2-1…

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Academy of Art University Fashion Students Take Center Stage in Spring 2026 Showcase 

As the city’s Union Square bursts into color for its annual floral showcase, Academy of Art University is adding its own kind of bloom. This week, the institution’s School of Fashion presents…

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Parent granted diversion in fight with child 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted a mental health diversion to a parent accused of a physical confrontation with his child — over the objection of the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, according to…

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Read more about the article Chiquita Canyon Landfill required to cover entire landfill by end of August 
A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita Canyon Landfill required to cover entire landfill by end of August 

Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been ordered to cover its entire landfill by the end of August to stop odors from spreading into nearby communities, after an appeal filed by the landfill’s owner was denied.   According to a news release from the L.A. County…

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Ken Placek is given a birthday sash at his birthday breakfast during Coffee 4 Veterans at Crazy Otto's Diner in Canyon Country, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

WWII veteran turns 103 

By Kamryn Martell  Signal Staff Writer  Ken Placek, a World War II veteran, is turning 103 and celebrated with his friends in  the Coffee 4 Veterans group at Crazy Otto’s Diner on Thursday morning.  The restaurant was…

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Read more about the article Boys’ tennis first-round roundup: 3 teams advance, West Ranch falls  
Valencia’s doubles player Jason Lee returns the ball to Vista Del Lago during Wednesday’s match, May 6, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Boys’ tennis first-round roundup: 3 teams advance, West Ranch falls  

After the first round of the boys’ tennis California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section playoffs, three teams from the Santa Clarita Valley advanced to the second round whilethe West Ranch Wildcats fell out…

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Read more about the article Extortion case delayed again 
Deputy Sheriff Joel Anzures leads Det. Steven Lankford through a cordoned off area northwest of the intersection of Pico Canyon Road and Southern Oaks Drive during a death investigation. Lankford was named as a defendant in a federal indictment. Austin Dave/The Signal

Extortion case delayed again 

Just as it looked like the case against a former homicide detective charged with extortion might be moving forward, it was delayed, again.  Judge Wesley L. Hsu’s latest order in federal…

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Read more about the article Denise and John Lite recognized with One Hart award 
Denise Lite (left) is recognized with the One Hart award during the William S. Hart Union High School District by governing board member Aakash Ahuja at Wednesday’s governing board meeting, May 6, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Denise and John Lite recognized with One Hart award 

Two leaders known for their local work and advocacy were given the William S. Hart Union High School District's One Hart award during Wednesday’s meeting.  Denis Lite and John Lite were given the One…

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Read more about the article Federal judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note 
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Federal judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A federal judge in New York ordered on Wednesday the release of a suicide note that purportedly was written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death in August…

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