How Local Students Are Preparing for Admissions to the World’s Best Colleges 

Global university admissions have reached unprecedented levels of competitiveness. With top-tier universities receiving record-breaking numbers of applications each cycle, local students face the daunting task of proving their academic and personal excellence…

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Read more about the article ‘Chloe’ fire at 38% containment, forward progress stopped  
Los Angeles County Fire Department and other agencies battle the Chloe Fire which burned over 100 acres near the L.A. and Ventura county lines near the community of Val Verde on Wednesday July 1, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Chloe’ fire at 38% containment, forward progress stopped  

Forward progress was stopped on the Chloe Fire Wednesday evening a little over five hours after it started, and firefighters had the 282-acre blaze 38% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department…

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Reasons the Portugal Residency-by-Investment Program Is Still Worth It After the 2026 Nationality Law Changes

The investment immigration environment in Portugal transformed significantly on May 3, 2026, after President Antnio Jos Seguro signed into law the revised Nationality Law. The most noticeable amendment for foreign…

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Jason Gibbs | Celebrating 250 Years of America, the Santa Clarita Way 

The Fourth of July has always been a special day in Santa Clarita. This year, that celebration carries even more meaning, as our nation will mark its 250th anniversary, a milestone that recognizes the sacrifices, achievements and shared ideals that…

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Read more about the article Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 
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Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy’s call for service involving a motorist slumped over his steering wheel led to a drug seizure and arrest at a Valencia home, according to L.A.…

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Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular. Courtesy photo.

Magic Mountain to host ‘Star-Spangled Nights’  

News release  Six Flags Magic Mountain will mark Independence Day with its annual “Star-Spangled Nights, a high-energy celebration combining thrill rides and a patriotic fireworks spectacular, according to a news release from the…

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Read more about the article Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 
LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 

A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.…

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Read more about the article LASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance 
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LASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance 

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department announced plans Tuesday to step up enforcement of an 18-month-old “daylighting” law, intended to improve visibility at intersections.  The Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, or…

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Read more about the article ‘Chloe’ fire breaks out near SR 126 in Val Verde 
A fire, called the “Chloe Fire,” broke out around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near Val Verde, north of Highway 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Chloe’ fire breaks out near SR 126 in Val Verde 

A fire, called the “Chloe Fire,” broke out around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near Val Verde, north of Highway 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road, according to the Watch Duty app.  Pauline McGee, spokeswoman for the Los…

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Read more about the article Deputies: Domestic incident leads to pedestrian-involved collision 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Deputies: Domestic incident leads to pedestrian-involved collision 

A man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence following an altercation between a couple on Wednesday afternoon in Canyon Country, according to a spokesman with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.   Initial…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita to host parade, fireworks on Fourth 
Fireworks were on display during the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Valencia Town Center on Friday, July 4, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Santa Clarita to host parade, fireworks on Fourth 

News release  This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America's 250th birthday. From the beloved Fourth of…

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DOJ to prioritize birth tourism probes after court ruling 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were directed to prioritize investigations into “birth tourism” schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal…

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Democratic socialist ousts House incumbent in Colorado primary 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  In a major political upset on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros was declared victorious over longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.  At 12:03 a.m. ET, the Associated Press projected that Kiros would win the race, defeating the long-serving incumbent. With 84% of the vote counted, Kiros led with 49.3% to DeGette’s 43.5, while…

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Trump rides Freedom Train, opens Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  MEDORA, N.D. — President Donald Trump cut the red ribbon and delivered remarks to officially open the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library on Wednesday in a patriotic ceremony just days…

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