Read more about the article Saugus High students take a trip to space at ‘Women in History’ event 
The performers take a group photo at the 16th annual "Women in History" at Saugus High School in Saugus, Calif., Monday, April 13, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Saugus High students take a trip to space at ‘Women in History’ event 

The 16th annual “Women in History” presentation brought Saugus High School students on a trip to space as this year’s theme was female astronauts on Monday afternoon in the Saugus High gymnasium.  The six women who were…

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Read more about the article Photos: Santa Clarita Choral Association’s 40th anniversary ‘Choral Festival’
Some members of the Castaic High School Concert Choir sings to the audience at the 40th anniversary Choral Festival at Grace Baptist Church, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Santa Clarita Choral Association’s 40th anniversary ‘Choral Festival’

The Santa Clarita Choral Association hosted its 40th anniversary "Choral Festival" at Grace Baptist Church in Valencia, Calif., on Tuesday evening.Photos and videos by Kamryn Martell/The Signal https://youtu.be/FeGOvkrOaIshttps://youtu.be/qYxFFE9Lvlwhttps://youtu.be/TuLTBKZ5HUk

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Read more about the article County, EPA raise concerns about ‘imminent threat’ from Chiquita 
Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

County, EPA raise concerns about ‘imminent threat’ from Chiquita 

The Environmental Protection Agency ordered Chiquita Canyon Landfill to address “an imminent threat to surrounding communities” in a recent order, based on problems at the landfill seen during a recent tour of the facility.  …

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Read more about the article Bessent sees US growth above 3% despite Iran War  
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill on June 11, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Bessent sees US growth above 3% despite Iran War  

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. economy could grow more than 3% this year despite disruptions from the Iran war, while President Donald Trump said energy prices would soon…

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Israel, US discuss possible week-long ceasefire with Hezbollah 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   Israel and the United States are discussing the possibility of a short ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli officials said, even as fighting continued on Wednesday and Israeli leaders…

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Read more about the article Trump: No Iran deal unless Tehran drops nuclear ambitions 
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, flies over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 6, 2026. U.S. Navy via Getty Images

Trump: No Iran deal unless Tehran drops nuclear ambitions 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer   U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States will not agree to any deal with Iran unless Tehran abandons its nuclear ambitions, laying down a…

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Read more about the article Relay Rally planned Saturday for Relay for Life 
Maurielle Chapman (10) decorates a superhero cape with words such as “Fearless” and “Peace” that aims to represent the fight against cancer during the “Relay for Life” Tune-Up on Saturday morning in Old Town Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Relay Rally planned Saturday for Relay for Life 

News release  The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is inviting the community to “Relay Rally” on Saturday as part of the buildup to the upcoming Relay for Life.  …

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Unitarian Universalists to host family-friendly ‘Earth Day Pop-Up’ in Newhall 

News release   The Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley invites the community to celebrate the planet at a special Earth Day Pop-Up event on Saturday.   This free, family-oriented gathering offers hands-on activities designed to inspire…

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Read more about the article Cowboy preacher coming to Friendly Valley 
Pastor Stephen Meadors

Cowboy preacher coming to Friendly Valley 

News release  Pastor Stephen Meadors, a “cowboy preacher,” is scheduled to speak 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church.   In times past Meadors herded cattle on the Bar H Ranch between Nocona, Texas, and the Red River, and worked his family…

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Local student participating in Distinguished Young Women program 

News release   High school junior girls from across Los Angeles County will join together for the Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County program to be held on Saturday at The Wende Museum in Culver City, and…

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Read more about the article California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire 
Janitors, nurses, teachers and labor organizers rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento to launch UnRig California on March 11, 2026. The initiative is a multiyear campaign aimed at reforming the state’s economy and tax code. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

California Democrats are clamoring to tax the rich; Why their proposals could backfire 

By Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writer  Progressive California Democrats, who have long fought and failed to raise taxes on the rich, are renewing their push this year in light of a specific threat: The seismic…

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