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Harris accepts debate rules for showdown with Trump  

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules for the Tuesday presidential debate against former President Donald Trump, including the provision to mute microphones when it’s

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 5

Worcester Polytechnic students complete intensive research projects   At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology that addresses an important

The Economy

Dow plunges more than 600 points amid slowdown fears 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as weak manufacturing reports and a decline in construction spending fanned fears of an economic slowdown.  According to preliminary data

DA drops case against vandalism suspect 

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to pursue a case against a man arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism on McBean Parkway, after victims identified him as the

A helicopter drops water over a brushfire on the hillside next to State Route 14U on Wednesday morning. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Three brush fires break out along SR-14   

Three brush fires broke out along the northbound side of State Route 14 Wednesday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman for the L.A. County Fire Department.  Firefighters initially responded to

Weather officials warn of triple-digit heat wave 

While triple-digit heat is nothing particularly new to the Santa Clarita Valley in September, starting Wednesday, the weather is expected to be hot enough to cause concern, especially for sensitive

Los Angeles county firefighters clear charred pieces of a roof after putting out a house fire in Canyon Country on Tuesday morning. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

House fire in Canyon Country extinguished 

By Tyler Wainfeld & Maya Morales  Signal Staff Writers  A single-story house fire, possibly caused by an electrical issue, burned through one bedroom and was quickly extinguished in Canyon Country

A hotline for the plans and ads being circulated for the meetings refer to work stretching from the freeway’s junction with Interstate 5 through to Highway 138, which is also referred to as Pearblossom Highway.

Metro, Caltrans eye Highway 14 plans  

A little help with Highway 14’s “choke points” and maybe even a small wildlife corridor are among the possible suggestions being evaluated to alleviate east-side traffic concerns on the state