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Analysts say that seizing Qeshm Island at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz could weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt maritime traffic. The island is seen here in a satellite image on Aug. 23, 2000. (NASA)

Iran threatens ships that use alternate Hormuz routes 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Iran’s military command on Thursday warned that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use Tehran’s approved routes or be met with a “powerful response,” raising

Brett Haddoak announces campaign for City Council  

News release  Brett Haddoak, a lifelong Santa Clarita Valley resident, small business owner, community advocate, and dad, has officially announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 2, according to

College briefs

College Briefs for July 2

Valle earns dean’s list honors at UTampa   Gabriel Valle, of Valencia, earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the fall 2025 semester. Valle is a junior majoring in film and

LA County Sheriff's Department deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting investigation Friday on Parker Road in Castaic. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting 

A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.

A fire, called the “Chloe Fire,” broke out around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near Val Verde, north of Highway 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Chloe’ fire breaks out near SR 126 in Val Verde 

A fire, called the “Chloe Fire,” broke out around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the hills near Val Verde, north of Highway 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road, according to the Watch Duty app.  Pauline McGee, spokeswoman for the Los

National News

DOJ to prioritize birth tourism probes after court ruling 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Federal prosecutors on Tuesday were directed to prioritize investigations into “birth tourism” schemes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal

2026 Election Filler

Democratic socialist ousts House incumbent in Colorado primary 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  In a major political upset on Tuesday, democratic socialist Melat Kiros was declared victorious over longtime Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.  At 12:03 a.m. ET, the Associated Press projected that Kiros would win the race, defeating the long-serving incumbent. With 84% of the vote counted, Kiros led with 49.3% to DeGette’s 43.5, while

National News

NWS warns of dangerous heat across much of US for July 4 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The National Weather Service has warned that heat is building across the central and eastern United States, and that high temperatures are expected through the weekend.  NWS forecasters said

Education filler

Mission View charter school celebrates 24 grads 

News release  Mission View Public Charter celebrated the graduation of 24 students from its Valencia and Canyon Country campuses during a graduation ceremony held June 1 at Santa Clarita’s Grace