Read more about the article Seniors group predicts COLA for next year’s Social Security payments  
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Seniors group predicts COLA for next year’s Social Security payments  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   A prominent seniors’ advocacy group has predicted that next year’s Social Security payments will likely increase by 2.8% under the annual cost-of-living adjustment, as the inflation metric rose 0.9% month over month.  In a…

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Child & Family Center launches PEARLS program to support older adults 

News release  Child & Family Center has launched its PEARLS program — Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives — expanding the center’s longstanding commitment to supporting the whole family across generations, the nonprofit announced in a…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run identified  
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run identified  

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was killed in a hit-and-run on Magic Mountain Parkway and Tourney Road on Friday evening.  Dion Mumphery, 39, a transient, has…

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Read more about the article ‘Daily Buzz’ celebrates its 100th 
“The Daily Buzz” celebrated its 100th episode on Tuesday. Pictured, from left: Director Billy Carmichel, co-host Martha Aguilera, Executive Producer Richard Budman (Signal publisher and owner), host Joe Messina, Director Mark Mosley and Director Sean Miller. “The Daily Buzz” is the weekday morning show that runs 6-9 a.m. on The Buzz, The Signal’s streaming channel, which is available at buzzscv.com as well as streaming platforms including Roku and Apple TV. Staff photo.

‘Daily Buzz’ celebrates its 100th 

“The Daily Buzz” celebrated its 100th episode on Tuesday. Pictured, from left: Director Billy Carmichel, co-host Martha Aguilera, Executive Producer Richard Budman (Signal publisher and owner), host Joe Messina, Director Mark Mosley and Director Sean Miller. “The Daily Buzz”…

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From Hart High to the NFL: How Data-Heavy Sports Culture Changes the Way Local Fans Bet on the Game

There was a time when sports betting felt like something tied mainly to the professional level. The NFL had the numbers, the attention, the constant analysis, and the kind of…

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Read more about the article Longtime local lawyer Rick Patterson dies  
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Longtime local lawyer Rick Patterson dies  

Rick Patterson, founding partner of Owen, Patterson & Owen Injury Lawyers, has died, according to an announcement posted on the firm’s social media.  Patterson was well-known in the community for his support…

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Read more about the article Valencia High alum Max Homa ties for ninth at the Masters  
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Valencia High alum Max Homa ties for ninth at the Masters  

In a weekend where Rory McIlroy defended his title in the 90th Masters, Valencia High School alumnus Max Homa earned his third top-12 finish at Augusta National and secured his invitation to the 2027 Masters following a tie for ninth…

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Read more about the article Swalwell ends gubernatorial bid, resigns from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations 
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Swalwell ends gubernatorial bid, resigns from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations 

By Aldgra Fredly, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., suspended his bid for California governor on Sunday after reports emerged accusing the Democrat of sexual assault — and he announced the following day he…

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Read more about the article US military blockade on Iranian ports goes into effect 
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US military blockade on Iranian ports goes into effect 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A scheduled U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters started at 10 a.m. ET on Monday amid a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and…

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What Chris Rapczynski Has Learned From 30 Years Working in Boston’s Historic Districts 

The client had done everything right. He'd hired a reputable architect, allocated a reasonable timeline, and budgeted carefully for his Back Bay rowhouse renovation. What he hadn't anticipated — what most first-time historic renovation owners don't anticipate — was the…

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