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Castaic school board elects new president, clerk 

The Castaic Union School District governing board elected a new president and clerk during the board’s organizational meeting last week.  Laura Pearson was elected president, while Erik Richardson was elected clerk.   Vincent Titiriga was elected the “presiding officer in the

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L.A. County launches strategic plan on child protection 

News release  The Los Angeles County Office of Child Protection has launched its Strategic Plan to the county Board of Supervisors, proposing a five-year plan for the well-being of L.A. County’s children, youth, and families by bridging silos,

Man dies at Aquatic Center

A man was pronounced dead after suffering a medical emergency at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on the 20800 block of Centre Pointe Parkway on Monday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Firefighters received the

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Study: Tanning beds nearly triple risk of melanoma 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Using tanning beds is linked to a nearly threefold jump in the risk of melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, according to a Dec. 12 peer-reviewed study published in

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Health Department recommends 2 new conditions for newborn screening 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Two new conditions are now recommended for newborn screening, federal officials said last week.  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, or DMD and MLD,

VIA chair Mark Shramek speaks at the 2026 Board of Directors Installation luncheon on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

VIA hands off the reins at annual board installation 

The Valley Industry Association inaugurated new leadership Friday, giving chair Selina Thomas an emotional goodbye before swearing in the business network’s new board of directors.   The 2026 board installation luncheon featured speeches from Thomas and incoming chair Mark Shramek, as well

Sheriff Robert G. Luna and his leadership team accompany Supervisor Kathryn Barger on the dais. Photo by Bryan Chan/L.A. County.

Barger commemorates LASD’s 175th anniversary 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a commemorative scroll to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in recognition of its 175th Anniversary during the Board of Supervisors’

Chiquita Canyon lets hard-to-reach leachate spill ‘evaporate’ 

The discussion around Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s latest plan to address a leachate spill drew another violation but no financial penalty for the landfill, which closed off local assistance for impacted residents months ago despite multiple indicators the problems are worsening. 

File photo: Bus returning from morning route at the transit maintenance facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Santa Clarita Transit launches fare capping 

News release  Starting Jan. 1, Santa Clarita Transit is launching fare capping — meaning once you hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of your local rides are free.   Instead of buying local

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Venezuelan opposition leader backs US pressure on Maduro  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer   Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she supports the Trump administration’s actions in dealing with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government, including the

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation's Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Survey: US manufacturers optimistic despite trade uncertainties 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   Optimism among American manufacturers rose in the fourth quarter despite concerns about trade uncertainties, surging insurance costs, and other sector-related challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers