Why Are Clear Answers So Hard to Find? The Information Gap Facing Families of Trans Youth 

Research on transgender health can feel hard to find, interpret, and understand—especially now, with all the political noise drowning out the voices of families asking for guidance. A new wave…

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Read more about the article Former Newhall teacher to share book on experiences as a nun 
Kerry Dashnaw

Former Newhall teacher to share book on experiences as a nun 

News release  Former Newhall Elementary School teacher Kerry Dashnaw is scheduled to return to campus on Tuesday for one night only, to share her experiences as a Catholic nun. She…

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Read more about the article City invites teens to FanFest 
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch Librarian Alyssa Holzschuh (far left) and Itzel Moreno (far right) participate in all the fun with their students at the 2024 Teen Fan Fest on Friday afternoon. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City invites teens to FanFest 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library invites teens to get their game on at this year’s annual Teen FanFest on Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Santa…

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Read more about the article Local author turns a terminal cancer journey into a story about choosing to live 
Jerry Danielsen

Local author turns a terminal cancer journey into a story about choosing to live 

News release  Jerry Danielsen’s new book, “Dying to Live,” chronicles the decision he and his late wife made to keep living, traveling and finding joy in the face of a…

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Read more about the article Wildcats’ Zoe Greif snags medalist honors, West Ranch girls’ golf wins league’s penultimate round 
West Ranch's Zoe Greif tees off during the fifth round of the Foothill League golf match at The Oaks Club at Valencia on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Wildcats’ Zoe Greif snags medalist honors, West Ranch girls’ golf wins league’s penultimate round 

In the Foothill League’s girls’ golf penultimate round, the Wildcats were victorious on Tuesday at The Oaks Club at Valencia with West Ranch’s Zoe Greif snagging medalist honors after posting a…

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Read more about the article Alabama governor declares emergency in 40 counties ahead of hurricane 
A forecast map issued by the National Hurricane Center on Oct. 8, 2026, shows the path of Hurricane Isaias. Areas in blue are tropical storm warnings, areas in red are hurricane warnings, areas in pink are hurricane watches, and areas in yellow are tropical storm watches. National Hurricane Center

Alabama governor declares emergency in 40 counties ahead of hurricane 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A state of emergency was declared on Wednesday by Alabama’s governor in dozens of counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias, which is currently predicted to strike the…

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Read more about the article Foreign surveillance concerns prompt lawmakers to urge passage of bipartisan bill 
Wanying Zhang is arrested in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2026. Federal Bureau of Investigation via AP

Foreign surveillance concerns prompt lawmakers to urge passage of bipartisan bill 

By Frank Fang Contributing Writer  A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to counter foreign governments’ efforts to intimidate and surveil individuals on U.S. soil, after…

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Read more about the article COC Fall Star Party set for Oct. 16 
Members of the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita set up their telescopes on the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus on Friday night during the 2024 semi-annual Star Party event on November 1, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

COC Fall Star Party set for Oct. 16 

News release  College of the Canyons is scheduled to host its Fall 2026 Star Party on Friday, Oct. 16, featuring a keynote presentation by Dave Margrave, chief engineer of the…

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Read more about the article Barger appoints Lauffer to Measure ER advisory committee 
Marlee Lauffer

Barger appoints Lauffer to Measure ER advisory committee 

News release  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved Supervisor Kathryn Barger's appointment of Marlee Lauffer to the Measure ER Citizens' Oversight Advisory Committee, the body charged…

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Read more about the article Planning shares overview of Princessa Crossroads plan  
A map of the Princessa Crossroads development

Planning shares overview of Princessa Crossroads plan  

The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission held its first hearing for the Princessa Crossroads project on Tuesday, which was intended as an introduction to the plan and did not…

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