Read more about the article Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary  
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary  

A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman.   According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block…

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Read more about the article US official: Crude flows through Hormuz at pre-war levels 
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy via Getty Images.

US official: Crude flows through Hormuz at pre-war levels 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said…

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How Expensive Is It to Build a House? A Guide to Custom Home Design-Build, Rebuilds, and Construction Restoration

Building a house is exciting, but it can also be one of the most expensive and complex projects a homeowner will ever take on. Unlike buying an existing home, where…

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Why the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Focus on Solving Problems—Not Starting Businesses

Every year, millions of people tell themselves they would like to start a business. Some have a great idea. Others simply want greater independence or flexibility. Yet while enthusiasm for…

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5 Challenges Growing Businesses Can Solve With Fleet Maintenance Software

Many small and medium enterprises require fleet vehicles for their day-to-day operations. Companies operating delivery trucks, transport cars, utility vehicles, or other types of vehicles should manage them properly and…

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Read more about the article SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s board of directors has adopted two plans that address the agency’s short- and long-term water planning objectives, the agency announced in a news release.   These actions help ensure…

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Read more about the article Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident 
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Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident 

A 26-year-old Castaic man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on June 18 has been taken into custody, according to a Nixle alert released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Twin quakes hit Venezuela; death toll feared to rise 

By Jill McLaughlin & Melanie Sun Contributing Writers  Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday — a 7.2-magnitude quake followed just 39 seconds later by a larger 7.5-magnitude main shock — the U.S. Geological Survey reported. …

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Read more about the article Council complains about transparency-law updates 
Santa Clarita City Council discusses an update to policy based on a recent state law change. Perry Smith

Council complains about transparency-law updates 

A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city…

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