Dr. Aakash Ahuja | How Social Media Is Destroying Students
As a practicing psychiatrist and a trustee on the William S. Hart Union High School District board, I see the fallout of a quiet, devastating crisis every single day. Our…
Supervisor Kathryn Barger interacts with a dog housed at Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control's Palmdale Animal Care Center. Photo by Melinda Mason/LA County.
Supervisors back Barger’s advocacy on behalf of abused animals
News release The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger supporting Assembly Bill 2344, legislation that would help abused and neglected animals move more…
Los Angeles County Fire department officials and law enforcement personnel responded to an unidentified incident where 17 patients were identified as needing medical attention at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, Calif., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal
Former Pitchess deputy to face state charges after federal
It now appears as though a former Pitchess Detention Center deputy will deal with state charges after his now thrice-delayed sentencing on federal drug charges, according to L.A. County Superior Court…
The Hartwell project is listed for sale for on a commercial real estate site. Courtesy photo
Hartwell plan drops units, offers price cut
The last piece of the Hartwell project — which would have built a total of 98 new condos on the south side of Main Street — is back on the market, the owners confirmed Monday. Carl Goldman, co-owner of KHTS FM 98.1…
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McMillan, Lubas to perform comedy show Aug. 15
News release Comedian Don McMillan from “America’s Got Talent” and comedian Randy Lubas are scheduled to perform 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Newhall Family Theatre. McMillan is a former engineer turned standup comedian with a unique approach, doing his…
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Whitesides introduces bipartisan energy bill
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-NC, have introduced the Lowering Energy Costs through Grid Modernization Act, with Reps. Sean Casten, D-IL, and Abraham Hamadeh, R-AZ, joining as original cosponsors, Whitesides’ office announced…
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Metro directors approve addition of voting seat for transit rider
News release In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors approved a motion authored by county Supervisor and Metro Director Janice Hahn and co-authored by Directors Rex Richardson, mayor of…
Nursing Strikes Highlight a Bigger Challenge: Building a Workforce That Wants to Stay
Image Credit: Unsplash Recent nursing strikes across the country have once again drawn attention to staffing shortages, demanding workloads, and the growing pressures facing healthcare workers. While public conversations often…
The Lakewood Plan Built a Different Kind of California Suburb—Does It Still Benefit Homeowners?
In 1950, developers turned a massive Southern California farmland into a record-breaking construction line. Workers built 50 houses every single day to meet the historic demand. Over 17,000 homes appeared…
Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Image Source: Unsplash Liability in an Uber or Lyft accident isn’t always as simple as blaming the driver who caused the crash. In many cases, the real answer depends on timing, insurance layers, and what…
High Volatility Slots Meaning and What Players Should Know in 2026
Anyone searching for high volatility slots meaning wants a straightforward explanation of how these games behave. A high-volatility slot generally produces a more uneven payout pattern, with longer stretches of small or…
The Castaic-based skate punk and grunge band Dedfones has released its debut album, “Dogs Aloud." Courtesy photo.
Local skate punk/grunge band releases debut album
News release The local skate punk and grunge band Dedfones has released its debut album, “Dogs Aloud,” across all music platforms, said a news release from the band. Dedfones consists of Shane Stewart (lead…
Deputies: Suspect outstanding after road rage shooting
A suspect is outstanding after a road rage shooting on Valley Street and Maple Street in Newhall on Sunday evening, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The call went…
Oil prices fall after US, Iran pause attacks
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Oil prices dropped more than 5% on Monday after the United States and Iran paused attacks for a second straight day following weeks of strikes that had pushed Brent…
Immigration News
310 people charged in border-related cases in Arizona
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Hundreds of border and immigration-related cases were filed in Arizona during the past week, according to the Department of Justice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of…
President Donald Trump speaks at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on July 24, 2026. Screenshot from White House video via X.
‘Show must go on’: Trump delivers remarks at correspondents’ dinner
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Friday. The event that was originally held on April 25 was abruptly canceled because of…
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Crawford, former West Ranch principal, succumbs to cancer
News release Mark Crawford, former principal of West Ranch High School, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the William S. Hart Union High School District. …
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Illegal immigrants who refuse to leave US fined over $84B
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that more than $84 billion worth of civil fines have been imposed on illegal immigrants for their refusal to exit the United States. …
First responders were dispatched to a small fire near Bouquet Junction on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
Small fire extinguished in riverbed near Bouquet Junction
A small 10-foot by 10-foot fire was quickly extinguished in the Santa Clara riverbed near Bouquet Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials with the Los Angeles County…
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park Roar & Snore Safari is an immersive overnight camping experience that places guests right at the edge of the park’s largest savanna habitat. ©iSTOCK
Overnight Adventures with the Wild
As summer travel picks up across Southern California, families are seeking experiences that go beyond the typical day at the zoo or aquarium — and a handful of wildlife institutions…