Photos: Salsa lesson fundraiser
February 18, 2025
Organized by salsa student Cristina Hernandez, attendees gathered for a salsa dance fundraiser on Saturday at Pointe Dance Studio to raise funds for an orphanage in Mexico.
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DOGE: $4.7T in Treasury payments missing identification codes
February 18, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Department of Government Efficiency said on Monday that a total of $4.7 trillion worth of payments from the Treasury Department are almost impossible to trace
Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ naming dispute
February 18, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday threatened to sue Google over its decision to display the name “Gulf of America” across the entire body of water
Education Department cuts $600M from ideological training programs for teachers
February 18, 2025
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The U.S. Education Department on Monday said it has canceled $600 million in grants for educator training programs that promote “divisive ideologies.” The grants had been
Man in wheelchair detained at gunpoint after attempted burglary
February 18, 2025
A man, reportedly in a wheelchair, was detained at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon at the Vallarta in Canyon Country on suspicion of attempting to steal liquor from the store, according
Trump replaces Social Security Administration head amid DOGE scrutiny
February 18, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has replaced the head of the Social Security Administration, the White House said on Tuesday. “The agency will be led by a career
Man detained on suspicion of starting trash fire near 7-Eleven
February 18, 2025
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to start a fire near a gas pump at 7-Eleven on the 23000 block of Soledad Canyon Road Tuesday morning, according to
Planning to discuss cell tower, liquor sales
February 17, 2025
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
Multiple injuries in Toronto plane crash
February 17, 2025
By Bill Pan and Michael Wing Contributing Writers A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed Monday afternoon at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, leaving multiple people injured. A
Apartment fire quickly knocked down
February 17, 2025
L.A. County firefighters quickly extinguished a fire reported at a multi-unit apartment complex in Canyon Country on Monday evening, according to Capt. Sheila Kelleher, spokeswoman for the Fire Department. Firefighters
SUSD governing board bringing back behavior discussion
February 17, 2025
After a special meeting was held to discuss behavior challenges in the Saugus Union School District, the governing board is set Tuesday to bring back the discussion to provide direction
11 restaurants hit in smash-and-grab spree
February 17, 2025
By Maya Morales, Kamryn Martell, Michael Picarella Signal Staff Writers Eleven local restaurants throughout Saugus, Canyon Country, and Newhall were hit in a spree of smash-and-grabs early Monday morning, no
Education Department tells states to end DEI in schools
February 17, 2025
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Education is warning state education departments they have 14 days to cease their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts or risk losing federal
11 dead in Kentucky flooding as another storm approaches
February 17, 2025
By Chase Smith Contributing Writer The death toll from severe flooding in Kentucky has risen to 11 as emergency responders continue search and rescue operations across the state. Gov. Andy Beshear
Federal judge appears skeptical of bid to block DOGE
February 17, 2025
By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer A federal judge in Washington seemed reluctant on Monday to issue a temporary restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency and has not yet issued a
Measles outbreak in West Texas spreads to 48 cases
February 17, 2025
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer The measles outbreak in western Texas has escalated to at least 48 cases, the state’s health officials said Friday. According to the Texas Department of State
Human case of bird flu identified in Wyoming
February 17, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. health authorities said Friday that Wyoming has identified its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu, making it the third confirmed instance of hospitalization
Man found unresponsive in Mimi’s Cafe parking lot
February 16, 2025
A man was found unresponsive in his vehicle in the Mimi’s Cafe parking lot on Saturday night, according to Sgt. Jason Elizondo of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The
SUSD emphasizes school site not planned for housing
February 16, 2025
The Saugus Union School District asset management advisory committee met Wednesday night to discuss potential options for the site of Santa Clarita Elementary School, emphasizing that the site is not
3-year-old airlifted after medical emergency
February 16, 2025
A 3-year-old girl was airlifted to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon after reportedly suffering from a seizure, according to radio dispatch traffic. At 12:25 p.m., L.A. County