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Trump grants ‘stacking’ tariff relief for automakers  

By Andrew Moran and Tom Ozimek Contributing Writers  President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to cushion the impact of his automobile tariffs.  The measure, titled “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles” and signed on Tuesday, aims to prevent overlapping duties from applying to the same vehicle or auto part. It blocks the cumulative effect — or “stacking” —

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Paul Butler | Why Great Leaders Talk Straight 

In leadership, one of the most valuable traits is clarity. Great leaders are recognized for their ability to communicate directly, delivering messages that leave no room for confusion. This quality

A person grabs a carton of eggs at a store in New York City on Feb. 17, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

USDA warns egg prices could rise by 41% in 2025 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that egg prices could spike by more than 40% this year amid bird flu outbreaks and the mass

A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Chiquita announces end of relocation program

Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials confirmed they are terminating their relocation-assistance fund in an email Wednesday obtained by The Signal.  Less than a year after the program began, Chiquita announced in

Torn open boxes line train tracks outside of downtown Los Angeles after reoccuring railway robberies on Jan. 14, 2022. Photo by John Fredricks.

Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase 

By Allan Stein Contributing Writer  Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement.  This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Alith Saenngchanh soeaks about cybercrime at the VIA Luncheon held at College of the Canyons on Feb. 21, 2024 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

VIA luncheon tackles cybercrime 

The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita tackled the topic of cybercrime, an invisible but pervasive threat, during Friday’s luncheon at the College of the Canyons University Center with officials

300 apartments proposed along Golden Valley Road  

Developers are looking at the potential for 300 market-rate apartments in four four-story buildings with about 34.5 acres of commercial space on land off Golden Valley Road between Golden Valley

Planning to discuss cell tower, liquor sales 

  The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the potential for increasing cell phone service on the west side and liquor sales on the east side at Tuesday’s

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Paul Butler | Why inflation can be a good thing 

Inflation is often seen as a negative economic force, raising the cost of living, reducing purchasing power, and destabilizing markets. However, it can also have positive effects for businesses. In

Gun club hosts harm-reduction group 

A handful of mental health advocates met Wednesday at a seemingly unlikely setting to solve the problems facing the Lethal Means Subcommittee: the Oak Tree Gun Club.   But the group,

Dutch Bros looking at SCV locations  

While some Santa Clarita coffee lovers are still awaiting a first Dutch Bros location, the Oregon-based coffee chain already is looking for permission on a possible second site, according to