Read more about the article Supervisors advance $1M soil remediation program after Eaton Fire 
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Supervisors advance $1M soil remediation program after Eaton Fire 

News release  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the Altadena Soil Remediation Program, a new effort championed by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to help Eaton Fire survivors remediate lead-contaminated…

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Read more about the article LA County settles consumer protection lawsuit against H&R Block 
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LA County settles consumer protection lawsuit against H&R Block 

News release  Los Angeles County has reached a pre-litigation settlement of consumer protection claims against HRB Digital LLC and HRB Tax Group Inc. (collectively, H&R Block), the county announced in a news…

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Read more about the article Chamber announces Black Business Month honorees 
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Chamber announces Black Business Month honorees 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced this year's honorees for its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding Black-owned businesses while bringing the entire Santa Clarita Valley community together in celebration, connection and mutual support, according to a news release from the chamber.   The honorees are to be recognized on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean…

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Read more about the article Leavitt: Trump’s ‘patience running out’ as SAVE America Act stalls 
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a first news briefing at the White House on July 16, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Leavitt: Trump’s ‘patience running out’ as SAVE America Act stalls 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act election security bill by lawmakers’ break in August, White House press…

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Over 148,000 mail ballots rejected in California primary 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Election data that was provided by California state officials for last month’s primary elections show that more than 148,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, an uptick of more…

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Trump imposes new forced-labor tariffs on 60 trade partners 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 economies on Friday, shortly after midnight, over alleged forced-labor violations.  The White House proposed last month a new round of…

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Read more about the article Shakespeare Festival returns to Newhall 
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival kicked off with performances of “Unsweet Perdition,” an original play by Evan Spreen. Courtesy photo.

Shakespeare Festival returns to Newhall 

News release  The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is back at The Main (24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall) for the rest of July, featuring productions that honor William Shakespeare while celebrating and promoting local artists, according to a news release from the…

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Read more about the article Saugus board to hold special meeting for superintendent team building 
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Saugus board to hold special meeting for superintendent team building 

The Saugus Union School District board of trustees and newly appointed Superintendent Robert Hernandez are set to have a team-building exercise during a special meeting scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. in the…

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Read more about the article SCV Animal Care Center hosts adoption family event 
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SCV Animal Care Center hosts adoption family event 

  The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center held its family-friendly “Paws and Play” adoption event on Saturday, catered to children, with a foam party, food and fun giveaways aimed to welcome the community to the shelter…

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Read more about the article City seeks nonprofit projects for Make a Difference Day 
SCV Food Pantry volunteers Yasmine Razack (back) and Ethan Balgemino (front) organize resources provided to the organization for those in need during “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 25, 2025 in Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City seeks nonprofit projects for Make a Difference Day 

News release  Make a Difference Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the city of Santa Clarita is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit projects for this national day of service. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to identify projects where city volunteers can lend a…

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Read more about the article SCV Water kicking off recycled water projects 
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SCV Water kicking off recycled water projects 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will soon begin a conversion project to expand the use of recycled water in Santa Clarita to Fair Oaks Park (17468 Honey Maple St., Santa Clarita) and nearby city of Santa…

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Read more about the article Firecracker Softball 10U team secures bid to PGF Nationals  
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Firecracker Softball 10U team secures bid to PGF Nationals  

In the semifinals of the Alliance Spring Training Championship tournament in March, the Firecrackers 10U softball team found themselves down four runs in the final inning and on the brink of elimination.   After the team fought back and rallied to win…

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Read more about the article Firefighters worked to protect bee colony in first ‘Pointe Fire’ 
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Firefighters worked to protect bee colony in first ‘Pointe Fire’ 

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were quick to protect a bee colony during the first “Pointe Fire” last week, according to ABC7.  AIR7, one of ABC7’s helicopters, captured video of first…

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Read more about the article Veterans Guitar Alliance encourages veterans to enroll for free guitar lessons 
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Veterans Guitar Alliance encourages veterans to enroll for free guitar lessons 

Veterans Guitar Alliance is encouraging veterans in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as the greater Los Angeles County area, to join the group for free, one-on-one guitar lessons.   For 10 weeks, veterans can learn from…

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