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Images posted by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Jan 24, 2025, show apparent illegal immigrants being deported. White House press office.

White House confirms deportation flights have started 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The White House confirmed on Friday that flights deporting illegal immigrants out of the United States have started, revealing photos of military aircraft transporting people.  “Deportation

COC set to resume normal operations Saturday 

The College of the Canyons Valencia and Canyon Country campuses are set to resume normal operations Saturday after being closed since Wednesday due to the Hughes Fire.  College officials closed

The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February. Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40 each plus tax, at city.sc/RainBarrel. Courtesy photo.

Rain barrel program returns Feb. 22 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting its next Rain Barrel Purchase Program in February.   Residents can pre-order up to two rain barrels per household for $40

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SCV Water releases annual financial report  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has released its Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This publication simplifies comprehensive financial data, making it more accessible

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Homeowners insurance rates up by double digits 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Insurance premiums of American homeowners rose last year, with rates increasing by more than 20% in six states, according to a recent report from S&P Global. 

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SEC launches task force to overhaul crypto policy 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new leadership has announced the creation of a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets, marking the

The Hughes Fire erupted northeast of Castaic Lake and quickly burned southwest, prompting evacuations in Castaic Lake. Habeba Mostafa/The Signal

Hughes Fire forces 30,000 evacuations 

Fast-moving blaze near Castaic Lake scorches nearly 10,000 acres in a matter of hours  By Signal Staff  A fast-moving brush fire that started near Castaic Lake shortly after 10:40 a.m.