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Valladares announces legislative package focused on economic opportunities
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, announced a legislative package aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Californians. The package features Senate Bill 1174 to create new pathways for workers to build long-term financial security and SB 1113…
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Pursuit suspect takes plea deal
A judge granted a two-year mental health diversion program to a Los Angeles man facing felony charges of fleeing from California Highway Patrol officers and taking a car without the…
Saugus head coach Anthony Falasca watching his team play during Monday night’s Foothill League contest at Saugus High School on Feb. 2, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Falasca to step down as head coach of Saugus girls’ basketball
After four years overseeing the Saugus girls’ basketball program, Anthony Falasca has stepped down as the head coach of the Centurions. In a statement announced on social media, Falasca announced his…
An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2, 2026 in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy via Getty Images
Trump suspends Iran attacks, agrees to 2-week ceasefire
By Sam Dorman & Troy Myers Contributing Writers President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would suspend pending attacks on Iran. “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing the White House on March 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.
Rubio accuses Iran of terrorism for attacking ships in Strait of Hormuz
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday accused Iran’s regime of committing acts of terrorism by attacking commercial shipping vessels in the Hormuz Strait. “The whole world…
Last-ditch efforts to broker US-Iran cease-fire continue as ultimatum nears
Compiled from news service reports Top House Democrats requesting that Congress immediately come back into session for a vote to end the war in Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s ultimatum calling for Iran to…
Golden Valley right-hander Charlie Butts (right) pitching during a non-league contest against Desert Christian at Golden Valley High School on Apr. 6, 2026. Ryan Romero/The Signal
Golden Valley’s Charlie Butts strikes out 12 en route to win over Desert Christian
Following a series loss to the Hart Hawks in Foothill League play, the Golden Valley Grizzlies bounced back at home Monday with a 6-0 win over the visiting Desert Christian Knights of…
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Social Security commissioner details efforts to modernize systems, reduce fraud and abuse
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer According to Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano, the agency under President Donald Trump is taking major steps to modernize its systems and…
CMS boosts 2027 Medicare Advantage payments
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The federal government will increase payments to private Medicare insurers by 2.48% in 2027, far more than it initially proposed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
HAZMAT responds to big rig leaking fuel near Templin Highway
A big rig leaking fuel on Tuesday on the northbound side of Interstate 5 near Templin Highway prompted the Los Angeles County Fire Department's HAZMAT team to respond to the scene, initiating an hourslong SigAlert, according to a…
Members of the GO Jazz Big Band perform songs and pay homage to artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Chuck Mangione and Gordon Goodwin during the band's "It Might as Well Be Spring" showcase at The Main on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Photos: Go Jazz Big Band welcomes spring
Go Jazz Big Band celebrated spring with attendees during the "It Might as Well Be Spring" showcase at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, featuring vocalist…
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Truck route closed to clear debris from crash
The northbound truck route connector between Interstate 5 and State Route 14 remained closed Tuesday morning as crews cleared the roadway from an early-morning crash, according to a California Highway Patrol traffic…
Michael Gold Shares the Four Mistakes Families With $10M+ Make When Hiring a Financial Advisor
Most families worth $10 million or more spend more time vetting a contractor than a financial advisor. They check references for the person remodeling their kitchen but sign on with an advisor…
Coast-to-coast move logistics: What Californians must know before moving to NYC
The appeal of bringing bright, sprawling West Coast interior design to the vertical landscape of New York City is undeniable. Many transplants envision filling their new Manhattan lofts or Brooklyn…
Pilar Schiavo | Growing Up Digitally Addicted: Why Our Kids Need Protection
The current state of technology marks a turning point unlike anything we’ve seen before. Social media and gambling, integrated in video games and apps, have been creating new forms of…
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Patrick Daems | Let’s Try Listening and Learning
Come on, fellow readers. Let's listen instead of talk, let's try to understand instead of rebutting or wanting to convince ... We all have our favorite columnists and opinion-writers, and…
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Brian McMahon | Proud Day for the SCV
As a resident who was born and raised in the Santa Clarita Valley, I have seen our community grow and evolve in many ways over the years. However, having recently…
Dan Walters | Governor’s Race a Game of Chicken
Political media habitually use “race” to describe contests for public office. However the word implies movement and therefore would be inaccurate if applied to this year’s election of a new…
Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity…