Read more about the article Deadly e-bike crashes shape 3 new California laws 
Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Deadly e-bike crashes shape 3 new California laws 

By Lynn La CalMatters Writer  Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people…

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Read more about the article Army report: Systemic failures led to 2025 helicopter-jet collision that killed 67 
This screenshot from surveillance video posted online appears to show the moment a regional passenger plane with 60 passengers collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 29, 2025.

Army report: Systemic failures led to 2025 helicopter-jet collision that killed 67 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer   The U.S. Army said systemic failures led to a collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter that killed 67 people near Ronald…

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Read more about the article Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm 
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Isaias surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Oct. 8, 2026. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP

Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  U.S. weather forecasters on Friday morning said Hurricane Isaias has become a Category 3 major storm with 120 mph winds — with just hours to go…

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Read more about the article Tips to make your home more secure  
By addressing the vulnerabilities of a home and making some changes, homeowners can beef up security in no time. Metro Creative Services photo.

Tips to make your home more secure  

A home should be a place of comfort and security. But homes can be targeted by thieves who are eager to make off with people's hard-earned possessions.  Securing a home…

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Read more about the article Local man faces federal charges over Bouquet Fire 
Bouquet Canyon Fire, Oct. 3, 2026. Screenshot from video by Rick Cordova/KNN/For The Signal

Local man faces federal charges over Bouquet Fire 

Following the lead of the L.A. County District Attorney's Office earlier this week, federal prosecutors Friday levied charges at the man accused of starting the Bouquet Fire, which could land…

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Read more about the article Vehicle fire impacts southbound commute 
A tree-trimming truck caught fire in the southbound lanes of State Route 14, near Golden Valley Road, Friday morning. Signal staff 100926

Vehicle fire impacts southbound commute 

So much for that Friday morning light commute through the Santa Clarita Valley.  A vehicle fire slowed the southbound commute on State Route 14 Friday morning.  A truck fire snarled…

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Read more about the article Fatal crash under investigation by CHP  
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Fatal crash under investigation by CHP  

California Highway Patrol officers with the Newhall-area Office are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon, according to a spokesman for the agency.  Officers began receiving alerts from motorists…

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Q&A: Pacific West Academy Founder Oded Krashinsky on Becoming an Executive Protection Agent

Executive protection ? the professional term for bodyguard work ? draws people from very different backgrounds: veterans leaving the service, police officers, security guards looking to move up, and adults…

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