Read more about the article SCV Water releases customer survey results  
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water releases customer survey results  

News release  Customers remain satisfied with the overall performance of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, according to the results of the agency’s 2026 Customer Opinion Survey.  The survey, conducted by third-party consultant True North Research, discovered that the majority of customers were…

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Read more about the article Senate Panel: Smith’s team read texts from 44 lawmakers 
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies about his investigations into President Donald Trump, before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, on Jan. 22, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Senate Panel: Smith’s team read texts from 44 lawmakers 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Former special counsel Jack Smith’s team looked at text messages sent by dozens of congressional lawmakers as part of an investigation into President Donald Trump, according…

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What’s in the $95B reconciliation package 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  House Republicans released a $95 billion budget blueprint on Wednesday in hopes of securing a compromise for supplemental funding on defense, election integrity and other issues.  The budget resolution is the third attempt…

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Read more about the article Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing 
Jay Clayton, nominee for National Intelligence Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing 

By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer  U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence on Wednesday.  Clayton, who was nominated last month by President Donald…

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Trump threatens to strike power plants unless Iran resumes talks 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the U.S. military would escalate strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure unless Tehran returns to negotiations, after a previous ceasefire collapsed.  Trump told Fox…

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Read more about the article House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent 
The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would end the biannual daylight saving time clock changes in the United States permanently.  For Americans, that will mean…

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Read more about the article ‘Pointe Fire’ breaks out near Centre Pointe Parkway 
Firefighters responded to a brush fire, dubbed the "Pointe Fire," at the 21300 block of Centre Pointe Parkway Wednesday afternoon on July 15, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

‘Pointe Fire’ breaks out near Centre Pointe Parkway 

A brush fire, called the “Pointe Fire” broke out on the 21300 block of Centre Pointe Parkway on Wednesday afternoon and there were reports of structures being threatened shortly after it started,…

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Read more about the article White House: Trump overturned DHS pause of ICE stops 
Protestors face off with federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

White House: Trump overturned DHS pause of ICE stops 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump blocked a Homeland Security directive that would have stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement traffic stops in the wake of two fatal shootings in…

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Bingo Bash to benefit Finally Family Homes 

News release  Finally Family Homes invites the Santa Clarita Valley community to “a fun and meaningful evening” at its Summertime Bingo Bash fundraiser, scheduled 7 p.m. Saturday at The Oasis Resource Center, 23120 Lyons Ave., Suite No. 19, Newhall.  Guests ages 16 and…

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Church to host weekend grief and loss recovery group 

News release  First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting a grief and loss recovery group this weekend, free to community members.   This weekend group runs 6-9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the church’s campus in Newhall, near the DMV office.   Below are some common questions and answers about this program, called the Grief Recovery Method, according…

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Read more about the article Semi-truck collision causes hours-long closure 
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Semi-truck collision causes hours-long closure 

A single-vehicle traffic collision involving a semi-truck spilling gravel on the roadway resulted in an hours-long closure on Interstate 5, southbound south of Templin Highway, on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.  All…

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