Read more about the article City manager shares early budget forecast 
City of Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin speaks after receiving the Public Service Award during the 99th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards & Installation event held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Friday March 18, 2022. Dan Watson/The Signal

City manager shares early budget forecast 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said that, based on regional and national economic forecasts, the city is anticipating small but steady growth in 2026, during a preview of the 2026-27 spending plan with…

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Why Play Spaces Matter More Than Ever for Childhood Development 

Photo by Yanhao Fang on Unsplash  Childhood looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many parents notice it: busier schedules, more digital distractions, and less unstructured outdoor time. While technology…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls’ basketball wins on senior night, one win away from league crown 
The Valencia and West Ranch girls faceoff during a game on Friday Jan. 30, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signa

Valencia girls’ basketball wins on senior night, one win away from league crown 

With a 69-30 win over the West Ranch Wildcats on Friday night, the Valencia Vikings head into Monday night just one win away from clinching the team's first outright Foothill League championship since the 2020-21 season.   “It's really…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ basketball secures win over West Ranch, remains in contention for league 
The Valencia Vikings and West Ranch Wildcats faceoff during a game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia boys’ basketball secures win over West Ranch, remains in contention for league 

After an overtime loss to the Hart Hawks on Jan. 20, the Valencia Vikings have responded by winning three straight Foothill League games,including a 73-69 victory over the West Ranch Wildcats at home…

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The Art Deco Play: Why Nick Millican Keeps Buying London’s 1930s Office Buildings

When Greycoat Real Estate acquired 140 Leadenhall Street for £20.3 million in June 2024, the deal attracted attention for more than its City of London address. The 45,000-square-foot building, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens…

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Read more about the article LASD asks for help with missing-person report  
The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman because her family is worried about her. Courtesy

LASD asks for help with missing-person report  

The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman because her family is worried about her.  “Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article DOJ releasing 3 million pages, hundreds of thousands of photos from Epstein files 
Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

DOJ releasing 3 million pages, hundreds of thousands of photos from Epstein files 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The Department of Justice is releasing 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos related to the late convicted sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein,…

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Read more about the article Trump: Federal authorities won’t respond to protests in Democrat-led cities unless asked 
Federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

Trump: Federal authorities won’t respond to protests in Democrat-led cities unless asked 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that federal authorities will not intervene in protests in Democrat-led jurisdictions but will continue to forcefully protect federal property.  “I have instructed…

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Read more about the article Schools closed for 8th day in multiple states as cold weather persists 
Two people walk down a street in New York City on Jan. 25, 2026. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Schools closed for 8th day in multiple states as cold weather persists 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Superintendents were keeping schools closed to students across multiple states on Monday as cold weather persists, leaving some roads and sidewalks difficult to navigate.  Officials in Montgomery County,…

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Read more about the article House begins work on bill to end partial government shutdown 
The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

House begins work on bill to end partial government shutdown 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday began work to pass a Senate bill to fund the government as multiple agencies remain in a partial shutdown.  Several sectors…

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County Public Health confirms second 2026 measles case linked to traveler 

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to an international traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles International…

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Read more about the article 7 treated at scene of multivehicle crash in Canyon Country  
Seven people were treated at the scene of a multivehicle crash on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Dolan Way. Signal staff photo..

7 treated at scene of multivehicle crash in Canyon Country  

A multivehicle crash occurred on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Dolan Way in Canyon Country, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson.   The incident was…

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