Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be ‘greatest loser’ if it escalates attacks 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Saudi Arabia issued a fresh warning to Iran on Monday following an Iranian attack that killed two Bangladeshi nationals in the kingdom.  The Saudi government is…

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Read more about the article Strike on drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills 6, US military says 
The U.S. military said it conducted a strike against a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on March 8, 2026. U.S. Southern Command

Strike on drug boat in Eastern Pacific kills 6, US military says 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. military said it struck a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing six people, the latest in a series of actions under the Trump administration’s…

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State Department orders non-emergency US staff to leave Saudi Arabia  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered non-emergency U.S. government workers and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia, citing security risks arising from the conflict with Iran.  The U.S.…

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Health Department calls off meeting of remade autism committee 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  A panel newly remade by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will no longer be convening in March, the Department of Health and Human Services says.  The Interagency…

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Read more about the article FDA vaccine chief resigning for 2nd time 
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, will depart the agency in April. U.S. FDA via AP

FDA vaccine chief resigning for 2nd time 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Dr. Vinay Prasad, the top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is stepping down from the agency, his second departure from the role after briefly…

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Read more about the article Hope Theatre Arts teaches children to ‘believe in their buzz’ 
Hope Theatre Arts actors "buzz around" in the scene at the 5th annual Hope Theatre Arts event at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif., Sunday, March 8, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Hope Theatre Arts teaches children to ‘believe in their buzz’ 

Hope Theatre Arts hosted its fifth annual space-themed presentation that included a bees-in-space-themed story that was acted out along with three separate activities to teach children about teamwork, positive reinforcement, and communication at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Sunday afternoon.  The book…

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Read more about the article LASD seeks public’s help locating missing Newhall man, woman 
Photo courtesy of LASD.

LASD seeks public’s help locating missing Newhall man, woman 

The Missing Persons Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman and a man both reported missing from the same area on the same date.  It has…

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Read more about the article Saugus High junior accepted to STEM program at MIT 
Vishwaraj Nayani (left) and Aaryan Patel (right) pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of Aaryan Patel.

Saugus High junior accepted to STEM program at MIT 

Aaryan Patel knew he wanted to go into a STEM field after his grandfather, who was also his closest family member, died from stage four lung cancer.  Following his dream, Patel was accepted into the Research Science Institute,…

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Read more about the article Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  
William S. Hart District teams at the Queen Mary for their awards banquet after showcasing their expertise on "The Roaring 20s" in the 2025/26 LA County Academic Decathlon competition. After three days of testing across 10 subjects, Saugus, West Ranch and Golden Valley were recognized as top-scoring teams in a field of 72 teams from across the county. Saugus led the district with an 11th-place finish.

Hart district makes solid showing at Academic Decathlon regionals  

If there’s an easy way of explaining Academic Decathlon – that is, what it does and who it’s for – it’d be that it exists because some people love learning for its own sake.  That doesn’t necessarily mean students…

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Read more about the article March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season 
John Windsor, a certified California nursery professional at Green Thumb, says that March is all about groundwork — pulling weeds, removing debris and prepping the soil before you plant. PHOTO BY Habeba Mostafa / THE SIGNAL

March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season 

As winter rains taper off and days stretch a little longer, March quietly flips the switch on gardening season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Local experts say this is the month to…

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Read more about the article Estate Planning Ensures Your Wishes are Carried Out 
“Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for anyone with assets, loved ones or responsibilities. It’s about control, clarity and caring for those you love,” said Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln. PHOTO ©SHUTTERSTOCK

Estate Planning Ensures Your Wishes are Carried Out 

For many people, the concept of “estate planning” seems distant, something reserved for the wealthy or the elderly. But according to Sonia C. Lee, partner at Thompson Von Tungeln, that misconception…

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Read more about the article Big rig engulfed in flames, no driver injuries reported 
A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Signal staff photo.

Big rig engulfed in flames, no driver injuries reported 

A big rig carrying Amazon goods driving 2 miles south of Quail Lake on Interstate 5 was engulfed in flames Friday night, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.  Fire Department spokesperson Pauline McGee had no information about the…

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Suzette Martinez Valladares | How California Nearly Set a Serial Child Rapist Free

“Are you still attracted to female children?” “Yes, I am.” That exchange comes directly from the official transcript of a California parole hearing for convicted child predator David Allen Funston.…

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