El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer  ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment candidate Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., to win the Michigan Democratic Senate primary in a contentious race that became a proxy fight…

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Israel to scale back Gaza strikes to give Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan a chance 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Israel has tightened restrictions on targeted strikes in Gaza, signaling that it intends to give President Donald Trump’s initiative to disarm Hamas a chance despite Prime Minister…

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Read more about the article House in flames, cause unknown  
Firefighters and first responders responded to a fire on the 26500 block of Mistletoe Court in Valencia on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

House in flames, cause unknown  

A house was engulfed in flames on the 26500 block of Mistletoe Court in Valencia on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Firefighters were dispatched to…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home announces new executive director 
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Bridge to Home announces new executive director 

News release  Bridge to Home announced that Dietra Clayton is the new executive director of the nonprofit homeless services organization.   Clayton brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience advancing housing stability, behavioral health services, organizational growth and community partnerships, according to a news release from the nonprofit.   Most recently, she served as managing executive director of The Sophia Way in Washington State, where she led efforts to expand services for women experiencing homelessness, strengthen organizational sustainability, and deepen partnerships across government, philanthropy, health care and the nonprofit sector, the release said.  “Dietra has built her career around one simple but powerful belief — that everyone deserves hope, opportunity and the support to move from crisis to stability,” Bridge to Home Board President Laura Gallardo said in the release. “Her…

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Read more about the article West Ranch High music boosters to host mattress fundraiser 
The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch High music boosters to host mattress fundraiser 

News release  The West Ranch High School music boosters are holding a mattress fundraiser sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, at West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd.  For one day only, the…

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Child Rights and You to host annual walk at West Creek Park 

News release   Child Rights and You, a child rights nonprofit organization originating in India, has action centers all over the United States to support and advocate for their cause.  One of those chapters, based in…

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Financial planning tips before applying for a personal loan for salaried professionals  

Managing finances effectively is an important part of achieving both short-term and long-term financial goals. Whether you are planning a home renovation, funding higher education, managing medical expenses, or consolidating…

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The Savvy Senior | Robotic pets can provide comfort to elderly seniors  

Dear Savvy Senior,  My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth…

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Read more about the article Special olympics hosts bowling tournament  
Athletes with the Southern California Special Olympics participate in the annual bowling tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 at the Valencia Lanes. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Special olympics hosts bowling tournament  

The Valencia Lanes was packed on Saturday morning, with teams from across southern California including the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2026 SCV Bowling Competition hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern…

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First responders were dispatched to a fire on the 23700 block of Auto Center Drive, Tuesday, Aug. 4., 2026. Signal Staff/The Signal Screenshot

Vince fire prompts evacuation orders 

A fire in Valencia that initially prompted evacuation orders for residents in the Bridgeport area was extinguished following a large presence of Los Angeles County Department Fire personnel on Tuesday…

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Read more about the article Barger calls for countywide earthquake readiness review  
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Barger calls for countywide earthquake readiness review  

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion calling for a comprehensive review of the county's earthquake preparedness, while also directing county emergency officials to engage renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy…

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Read more about the article Khalsa announces candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council  
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Khalsa announces candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council  

News release  Longtime Santa Clarita resident, former fighter pilot, airline pilot, educator, business owner, and community advocate Bob Khalsa has announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 5,…

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