Public invited to online workshop for groundwater plan 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites members of the public to participate in a virtual workshop focused on the state-required periodic evaluation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Santa Clara River…

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Read more about the article Dispatch from Saugus Cafe’s last days 
People wait to have a final meal at the Saugus Cafe on Friday Jan. 2, 2026 before its permanent closure following its almost 140 year run. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Dispatch from Saugus Cafe’s last days 

On the afternoon before the Original Saugus Cafe’s closing weekend, the lunch rush extended out the door and down the sidewalk.  If the line reduced as tables opened up, newcomers quickly took their place. In the accordion slide…

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Read more about the article Person found dead in Canyon Country  
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Person found dead in Canyon Country  

A person was declared deceased after the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a report of an unconscious person in a vehicle on Friday in Canyon Country, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article California schools will have to do more to prevent sex abuse under new law 
Students in a classroom in Sacramento on May 11, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California schools will have to do more to prevent sex abuse under new law 

By Carolyn Jones CalMatters Writer  Facing a mountain of lawsuits, California K-12 schools will have a system in place beginning this year to prevent teachers and other staff from sexually abusing…

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FBI thwarts ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror plot  

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The FBI said it foiled an ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror attack in North Carolina.  Suspect Christian Sturdivant, 18, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempting to provide…

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Washington Monument illumination kicks off yearlong celebration of America’s 250th  

By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer   On the campaign trail in his bid for a White House return, President Donald Trump pledged to give America “the most spectacular birthday party the world has…

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Read more about the article Bears and bulls: The best and worst US stocks of 2025 
The New York Stock Exchange in New York City on April 4, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Bears and bulls: The best and worst US stocks of 2025 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   It was a year for the history books in the U.S. stock market, and optimism is running high as Wall Street turns the page to a new calendar year.  Various themes have dominated the equities arena over the past 12 months, including artificial intelligence, tariffs, and expectations for Federal Reserve policy.  Despite the springtime selloff driven by global uncertainty stemming from the U.S. administration’s trade agenda, investors finished the year with handsome gains.  The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 14%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index soared by 21%. The broader S&P 500 Index climbed by 17%.  Many stocks in the leading benchmark indexes outpaced the broader market, while others failed to participate in the historical bull run. …

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Read more about the article SCV Water wins award for budget presentation 
The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water wins award for budget presentation 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Biennial Budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.   In addition to the award, the agency’s budget also received special recognition for its performance…

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Read more about the article Two injured in SR-14 rollover crash 
First responders and officers responded to a vehicle overturned on northbound Highway 14, near Sierra Highway and Dockweiler Drive, late Friday morning on Jan. 2, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Two injured in SR-14 rollover crash 

Two people were treated for minor injuries following a traffic collision on State Route 14 where witnesses reported that one of the vehicles involved rolled off the freeway and landed on surface streets, according to a California…

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Tips for Designing Custom Shipping Boxes That Impress Customers 

Customers judge your brand the second the box lands on their doorstep. A beat-up shipper kills trust. A smart, good-looking box builds it. Whether you’re designing retail boxes, cannabis packaging, or eCommerce mailers,…

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Inside the Real World: Why Practical Skills Are Overtaking Traditional Degrees

For generations, a traditional university degree was considered the key to success. Parents encouraged it, schools promoted it, and employers demanded it. A degree symbolized intelligence, discipline, and long-term career…

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