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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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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Santa Clarita experienced rain going into the first day of the year of Jan. 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

First of three storms passes in Santa Clarita  

As Santa Clarita started the new year with the trickling of the first weather system, residents were able to enjoy the sun peaking through for the majority of the day to ring in 2026.   Seeing…

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Read more about the article First-time parents welcome SCV’s first baby of the year 
First-time parents Janell Moeller and Weston Scott celebrate the birth of their baby girl at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Jan. 1, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

First-time parents welcome SCV’s first baby of the year 

Being first-time parents, the last thing Janell Scott (Moeller) and Weston Scott expected was to not only have their daughter born on Jan. 1, but also for her to be the first…

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CHP: Man taken into custody for brandishing gun  

A 35-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion brandishing a gun on the southbound Interstate 5 north of Castaic, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol.   According to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information…

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Read more about the article Water heads call snowpack level ‘welcome news’ 
(Left to right) California Department of Water Resources Engineer Jacob Kollen, Engineer Anthony Burdock, and Hydrometeorologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon conduct the first media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The snow survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken December 30, 2026. Nick Shockey / California Department of Water Resources

Water heads call snowpack level ‘welcome news’ 

Local and state officials this week labeled the first snowpack measurement as “welcome news,” with several late-December storms resulting in statewide snow levels that reached 71% of the average for this time of year.   Santa…

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Read more about the article New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms 
A line up of electric vehicles at a Hyundai dealership in Fresno on Sept. 7, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms 

By Ryan Sabalow Contributing Writer  California lawmakers made major changes to the state’s car-buying rules in 2025, including a controversial rewrite of the state law that allows buyers to get their money…

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