County hosting free summer movies and concerts at Val Verde Park 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to enjoy a summer of free family entertainment as the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation…

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Read more about the article Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Outlaw’ 
"The Outlaw" (1943). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Outlaw’ 

By Signal Staff  A western that was downright scandalous for its time comes to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “The Outlaw,” starring Jane Rusell, Jack Buetel and Walter Huston.  The 1943 western, directed by Howard Hughes, has earned a 71% critics score based…

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Why Employee Awards Deserve the Same Strategy as Product Launches 

Businesses spend months planning how a new product reaches the market. Timing, audience research, messaging, and post-launch measurement are treated as essential steps, not afterthoughts. Employee recognition programs, by contrast,…

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Read more about the article Rise to host fourth annual lemonade fundraiser on Friday and Saturday 
Audrey Casillas, 6, left, and Cara Jones, 7, from Troop 7532 hold up signs to encourage attendees to grab lemonade during the RISE Foundation: "Lemonade for Foster-Aid" event at Mountain View Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Rise to host fourth annual lemonade fundraiser on Friday and Saturday 

Talk about something sweet — the RISE SCV Foundation is holding its fourth annual “Lemonade for Foster-Aid” on Friday and Saturday throughout Santa Clarita.   The incentive of the fundraiser is…

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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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