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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

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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

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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

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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

Teen arrested following crash  

A local teenager was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a solo vehicle crash that left a pickup truck on its side in Newhall on Monday night,

County, state to give restaurants some help 

Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according

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Defendant in rape case takes plea deal 

The first of two suspects arrested in connection with a February 2023 sexual assault at the former Black N’ Blue restaurant agreed to a three-year prison term Friday as part of a plea deal.  Santa

City OKs parking-structure takeover  

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a plan Tuesday intended to keep up maintenance for a parking structure, with plans for future development in the area and efficiencies from city management to create savings on the plan in