Read more about the article City announces night-time roadwork near mall 
Road crews will be working on the north shoulder between McBean Parkway and the mall entrance through October, as part of a capacity improvement project. Courtesy image.

City announces night-time roadwork near mall 

The city announced Monday that night-time road work is under way to increase capacity at one of its busier intersections.  Starting 8:30 p.m. Monday, road crews will be working on…

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Read more about the article Unemployment falls to 4.2% as US economy adds 57,000 jobs 
A hiring sign at a store in Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 5, 2025. File photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Unemployment falls to 4.2% as US economy adds 57,000 jobs 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  Hiring momentum cooled sharply in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected.  Employers added 57,000 new jobs last month, from May’s 129,000 gain, according to…

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Read more about the article ‘Martin’ Fire burns near I-5, Templin Highway 
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‘Martin’ Fire burns near I-5, Templin Highway 

A fire called the “Martin Fire” broke out on Interstate 5 at Templin Highway on Monday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  About two hours after…

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Read more about the article CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of DUI, possession of firearm 
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CHP: Man arrested on suspicion of DUI, possession of firearm 

A 53-year-old Compton man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers conducted an enforcement stop on a Toyota Venza for weaving southbound on State Route 14, north of Soledad Canyon Road in…

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Read more about the article Person trapped after traffic collision in Saugus 
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Person trapped after traffic collision in Saugus 

A person was trapped after a traffic collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road at Riverview Road on Monday morning, according to an official with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Firefighters…

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Deputies: Man arrested on suspicion after assault in Canyon Country 

A 54-year-old transient was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and assault after he attempted to steal the victim’s e-bike, resulting in a physical altercation on the 27000 block of Langside Avenue…

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Read more about the article Planners to discuss city design standards  
The city of Santa Clarita is planning to set objective design standards expected to be reviewed by the Santa Clarita City Council soon. The idea is to keep each of the city’s neighborhood’s looks consistent, between Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia. Courtesy city

Planners to discuss city design standards  

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is once again scheduled Tuesday to take up a discussion of objective design standards, which planners consider a critical way for the city to maintain its distinctive…

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95 Percent of Websites Still Fail Basic WCAG Standards and accessiBe Research Explains Why

This is a paid post sponsored by accessiBe. For the eighth consecutive year, WebAIM analyzed the accessibility of the top one million websites on the web. The February 2026 report…

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Read more about the article Trump celebrates America’s 250th, denounces communism 
People watch fireworks in Washington on July 4, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump celebrates America’s 250th, denounces communism 

By Travis Gillmore & Melanie Sun Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke before an estimated 150,000 people gathered at the National Mall on the evening of the Fourth of July…

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FDA allows label saying Zyn nicotine pouches less harmful than cigarettes 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Food and Drug Administration is letting Philip Morris International market its Zyn nicotine pouches as being safer than cigarettes.  The FDA said on June 30…

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Read more about the article Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on 
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Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on 

A Senate bill aimed at raising the state’s parole-eligibility requirements for “elderly” inmates unanimously passed the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, according to a statement Wednesday from Sen. Brian Jones, R-San…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley’s Miguel Mayorga ready to tackle expectations and goals  
Miguel Mayorga has been appointed as the new Golden Valley boys’ basketball head coach. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Golden Valley’s Miguel Mayorga ready to tackle expectations and goals  

The next generation of head coaches in Santa Clarita Valley for boys’ basketball has arrived.   At 24 years old, Miguel Mayorga is set to become the youngest ever head coach in boys’ basketball Foothill League…

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Read more about the article Celebrating America’s semiquincentennial birthday, Santa Clarita-style 
Fireworks were on display during the City of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Celebrating America’s semiquincentennial birthday, Santa Clarita-style 

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, local residents and visitors from neighboring cities trickled into Valencia Town Center to prepare for the city of Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show —…

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Read more about the article ‘Star’ Fire, ‘National’ Fire ignite in SCV 
The "Star Fire" broke out on the 25000 block of Twain Place, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Dillon Foster/For The Signal

‘Star’ Fire, ‘National’ Fire ignite in SCV 

A fire, dubbed the “Star Fire,” broke out on the block of 25000 block of Twain Place in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday night, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. …

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Read more about the article What’s New and Fun in Southern California 
The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido is a 13-acre immersive habitat featuring winding pathways that bring guests close to the herd. Photo San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

What’s New and Fun in Southern California 

Living in California it is easy to forget that the rest of the world comes to California for vacation — to play and to see what’s new and innovative. Here are a few new…

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