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Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the State of the State address in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Newsom signs order requiring AI companies to prevent misuse 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring artificial intelligence companies seeking to do business with the state to implement policies to prevent the misuse of their technology.  The order

COC announces new superintendent 

It turns out a “nationwide search” for College of the Canyons’ newest superintendent wasn’t necessary. The board’s top choice was in COC’s backyard all along.   The Santa Clarita Community College District governing board announced out

Photos: ‘No Kings’ Protest

At the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, well over a thousand demonstrators gathered to take part in the “No Kings” protest Saturday morning. As part of the third

Video: Injured owl saved 

The owl was found on the left lane of The Old Road, north of Stevenson Ranch Parkway. The animal lied in the three-lane road before officers took it in for its safety.  No additional information

Local leaders presented with One Hart award  

Two local leaders were recognized for their work and presented with the One Hart award on Wednesday evening during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting.   Los Angeles County

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water standardizes committee meeting schedule  

News release  At its March 17 regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors adopted a resolution to standardize the agency’s committee meeting dates to create a better flow of meetings and establish greater scheduling consistency across the organization, the agency

CHP still seeking leads in February hit-and-run 

A representative from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office indicated Thursday the agency has not made an arrest in the investigation into a Feb. 27 fatal hit-and-run crash.  Alejandro Covarrubias,