Victor Davis Hanson | What’s Behind ‘Odyssey’ Hullabaloo

Acclaimed British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s (“The Dark Knight,” “Oppenheimer”) newest film, “The Odyssey,” opens this week in the United States. But controversy has already surrounded Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | ‘New Hell’ Heat & Macho, Macho Cameron Smyth! 
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The Time Ranger | ‘New Hell’ Heat & Macho, Macho Cameron Smyth! 

Big surprise? It’s hotter than heck. Top of the mid-July Sunday morn to you, amigos, amigo-ettes, amoebas and amoeba-ettes (the last two being sort-of Spanish for cute little wiggly friends).  I vote we skip…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | A primer on how to eliminate persistent smoke smell 
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Robert Lamoureux | A primer on how to eliminate persistent smoke smell 

Question: I bought a home that I knew had a smoke smell but figured I could paint and make it go away. I painted the bedroom first, hoping to be able to move in and continue on over time. Unfortunately, the bedroom still is holding the smoke smell and now I’m at a loss. I already removed the carpet and padding, and am not sure what to do. Any ideas?   — Chuck P.  Answer: Chuck, there is a primer that is needed and, in my experience, is the only way to clear the air. Kilz is the brand and you can use the Restoration or original — both should do the trick.   Fully cover all painted surfaces with this, then follow up with fresh paint. Once this is done, if there is still a smell, check the insulation in the attic. It could be old and holding the smell also. That is an expensive fix, but keep it in mind if you continue having the problem. Best of luck — reach back out if you need additional help.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley heat winds down 
Callan Lennington, 7, Tadd Lennington, 5, and Elias Johnston, 7, jump into the pool at the Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center. Signal File Photo

Santa Clarita Valley heat winds down 

Following a week of triple-digit heat, the Santa Clarita Valley is set to cool down this weekend, but National Weather Service officials are still advising residents to remain cautious of heat exposure.   According to NWS meteorologist Carol…

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Read more about the article Photos: Celebrate series highlights Argentina
Guests attend the city of Santa Clarita’s ‘Celebrate’ series which highlighted the country of Argentina on Friday July 10, 2026 at the Canyon Country Community Center. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Celebrate series highlights Argentina

The city of Santa Clarita's Celebrate series highlighted the county of Argentina last Friday, a week ahead of the FIFA World Cup final scheduled for Sunday where they will play…

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Read more about the article Hit-and-run driver gets 19 years, 4 months at sentencing 
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Hit-and-run driver gets 19 years, 4 months at sentencing 

The driver never took responsibility for the crash that killed Jeff Ellery Engels on Feb. 7, 2023, according to the case’s prosecutor and the victim’s family.   After denying a motion…

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Read more about the article City Council adopts Arts Master Plan; community speaks out  
Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Council adopts Arts Master Plan; community speaks out  

The Santa Clarita City Council adopted the “Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action,” the next long-term vision for the arts, during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening.  The new plan will focus on cultivating the arts throughout…

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Read more about the article City to host ‘Shop Local Pop-Up’ event in Bouquet Canyon 
Signs indicating that businesses at Plum Commerce Center are still in operation were present during the Bouquet Canyon closure on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City to host ‘Shop Local Pop-Up’ event in Bouquet Canyon 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents to shop, dine and discover local favorites during a special Shop Local Pop-Up Event on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bouquet Plaza (28200 Bouquet Canyon Road) and Plum Commerce…

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Read more about the article Government Finance Officers Association honors SCV Water for 6th time    
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Government Finance Officers Association honors SCV Water for 6th time    

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, from the Government Finance Officers Association.  …

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Read more about the article CENTCOM: US destroyed key Iran surveillance tower in strait  
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off for a mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 14, 2026. U.S. Air Force photo

CENTCOM: US destroyed key Iran surveillance tower in strait  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The U.S. military has destroyed a key Iranian surveillance tower in the Strait of Hormuz that was used to monitor ships, according to a Friday statement from U.S. Central…

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DHS issues funding warning to states that don’t purge voter rolls 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday said that states that do not purge their voter rolls of potentially ineligible voters and noncitizens could lose funding. …

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