Yearly Archives: 2026
Read more about the article Analysts: Only way to reopen Strait of Hormuz is pact between Gulf States and Iran 
Sankey Research lead financial analyst Paul Sankey (L-R), Oliver Wyman and Marsh Management Associates CEO Nick Studer, U.S. Transportation Command leader Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, and S&P Global Head of Crude Oil Market Research, Energy and Mobility Jim Burkhard participate in a forum at the 44th annual CERAWeek by S&P Global conference at the Americas Hilton-Houston on March 24, 2026. Photo by John Haughey.

Analysts: Only way to reopen Strait of Hormuz is pact between Gulf States and Iran 

By John Haughey Contributing Writer  HOUSTON — The longer ships remain trapped inside the Persian Gulf and oil tankers stack in the Arabian Sea, the more likely Gulf states will reach a deal…

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Read more about the article Biden White House edited messaging on strokes after COVID-19 vaccination 

Biden White House edited messaging on strokes after COVID-19 vaccination 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   White House officials edited messaging on the finding that there was a higher-than-expected number of strokes following COVID-19 vaccination, according to newly released documents.  In January…

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Read more about the article City, deputies promote local shelter dogs as Lake Hughes animals flood system 
Stewie Louie, a 6-year-old American Pitbull-Terrier mix, yawns mid-photo at the Castaic Animal Care Center in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City, deputies promote local shelter dogs as Lake Hughes animals flood system 

Castaic’s Los Angeles County-run animal shelter has accepted several dogs from county-run shelters in Lancaster and Palmdale to help them make way for the hundreds of dogs and cats rescued from a Lake Hughes property last week. While it’s common practice for animals to be transferred…

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Read more about the article Saugus district to hold special meeting for superintendent candidate interviews 
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Saugus district to hold special meeting for superintendent candidate interviews 

The Saugus Union School District is scheduled to host a special meeting on Thursday morning to conduct interviews for the new superintendent who will replace the retiring Superintendent Colleen Hawkins.  Hawkins announced her retirement in November, stating it…

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Margarita Howard of HX5 on Artificial Intelligence: The Promise and Potential Dangers for Contractors

Corporate commentary on artificial intelligence often resolves into one of two flavors: breathless enthusiasm or cautionary hand-wringing. Margarita Howard, the founder and CEO of government contractor HX5, is trying to offer something…

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Everyday Care in the Community: How Small Actions Improve Quality of Life for People and Pets 

In every community, quality of life is shaped not only by visible improvements, but by smaller, consistent actions that often go unnoticed. Clean spaces, safe walkways, and thoughtful care for…

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Read more about the article Preliminary list of congressional candidates released  

Preliminary list of congressional candidates released  

The California Secretary of State has published a preliminary list of qualified candidates for the June Primary, with California’s June 2 election race to determine the top-two candidates for November’s ballot less than 90 days away.  There are now three congressional districts…

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Read more about the article COC board holds daylong closed session to interview CEO finalists 
College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (iCuE) students kicked off the semester recently by serving hundreds of their fellow students a free lunch at the “Fuel Up Station” on the Valencia campus. The free student dinner meal was a result of iCuE’s commitment to the United Nations’ Goal 2: Zero Hunger campaign, which aims to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030. Photos by Stephanie Corral/COC Public Information Office

COC board holds daylong closed session to interview CEO finalists 

Jasmine Ruys Lataria Hall Marvin Martinez Jeffrey Archibald College of the Canyons’ governing board spent Tuesday in closed-session meetings interviewing the four finalists for the college’s superintendent-president position.  Those four finalists…

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Read more about the article CHP: Woman causes two separate traffic collisions, arrested on suspicion of DUI 

CHP: Woman causes two separate traffic collisions, arrested on suspicion of DUI 

A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI involving drugs and alcohol after causing two separate traffic collisions in Castaic on Monday afternoon, according to an official with the California…

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Read more about the article Zonta: Honoring women at the forefront of Santa Clarita  
Attendees enjoy the program before lunch during the Zonta Club of SCV's "Women Who Serve" at the SCV Senior Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Zonta: Honoring women at the forefront of Santa Clarita  

Santa Clarita is made up of volunteers who continuously make an effort in being at the forefront of the community, and on Saturday the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley saluted volunteers representing 23…

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