College Briefs for July 16
July 16, 2026
Canyon Country student named to UCO honor roll Canyon Country resident Madison Martinez has been named to the University of Central Oklahoma president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester,
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City Council discuss options for Bouquet Canyon businesses
July 15, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita is discussing ways to help Bouquet Canyon business owners who say their shops and restaurants are struggling due to the road’s monthslong closure during construction of
Election Returns, June 2 Primary (Final)
July 15, 2026
SCV Water releases customer survey results
July 15, 2026
News release Customers remain satisfied with the overall performance of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, according to the results of the agency’s 2026 Customer Opinion Survey. The survey, conducted by third-party consultant True North Research, discovered that the majority of customers were
Senate Panel: Smith’s team read texts from 44 lawmakers
July 15, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former special counsel Jack Smith’s team looked at text messages sent by dozens of congressional lawmakers as part of an investigation into President Donald Trump, according
What’s in the $95B reconciliation package
July 15, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer House Republicans released a $95 billion budget blueprint on Wednesday in hopes of securing a compromise for supplemental funding on defense, election integrity and other issues. The budget resolution is the third attempt
Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing
July 15, 2026
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence on Wednesday. Clayton, who was nominated last month by President Donald
Trump threatens to strike power plants unless Iran resumes talks
July 15, 2026
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the U.S. military would escalate strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure unless Tehran returns to negotiations, after a previous ceasefire collapsed. Trump told Fox
House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
July 15, 2026
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would end the biannual daylight saving time clock changes in the United States permanently. For Americans, that will mean
‘Pointe Fire’ breaks out near Centre Pointe Parkway
July 15, 2026
A brush fire, called the “Pointe Fire” broke out on the 21300 block of Centre Pointe Parkway on Wednesday afternoon and there were reports of structures being threatened shortly after it started,
White House: Trump overturned DHS pause of ICE stops
July 15, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump blocked a Homeland Security directive that would have stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement traffic stops in the wake of two fatal shootings in
One person airlifted in Canyon Country
July 15, 2026
One person was airlifted following a medical emergency at Claycrest Drive in Canyon Country Wednesday morning, according to Pauline McGee, public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Semi-truck collision causes hours-long closure
July 15, 2026
A single-vehicle traffic collision involving a semi-truck spilling gravel on the roadway resulted in an hours-long closure on Interstate 5, southbound south of Templin Highway, on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. All
LA County property values surpass $2.2T
July 14, 2026
News release Despite one of the most challenging years in recent memory, marked by the ongoing response to the devastating wildfires that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities
Forecast calls for extreme heat, elevated fire danger
July 14, 2026
By Signal Staff As extreme heat and elevated wildfire conditions are forecast across Los Angeles County this week, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is highlighting the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s efforts
Ukraine says it hit Russia petro giant 870 miles away
July 14, 2026
By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer Ukraine said it struck two major oil facilities in Russia, including a petrochemical giant hundreds of miles away from the frontline, using long-range drones. The Ukrainian General
Sheriff’s deputy crashes into curb in Canyon Country
July 14, 2026
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call of a solo vehicle crash involving a deputy from a different Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department unit in Canyon Country late
Trump: US reinstating Iran blockade, wants Hormuz reimbursement
July 14, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. military will reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports and the United States will be reimbursed for
Darline Graham Nordone sworn into brother’s Senate seat
July 14, 2026
By Jackson Richman & Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was sworn into her brother’s old Senate seat on Tuesday. Nordone, who had never held public
City seeks to improve open space, bike-park access
July 13, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council is being asked to approve a $1.5 million plan to pave about 1.3 miles for the design and construction of road improvements near the Haskell Canyon Open