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Trump admin scales back fuel economy requirements 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  The Trump administration has finalized new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, sharply lowering Biden-era requirements in favor of makers of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. 

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12 people charged with federal election crimes 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The Department of Justice on Monday said it charged or obtained guilty pleas for 12 people across the United States for election-related crimes, including illegal immigrants

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Trump announces largest-ever US steel plant 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump revealed plans for the biggest steel plant in United States history during a 2 p.m. ET announcement from the White House

Vehicle fire spreads to brush 

A vehicle on fire spread to nearby brush briefly on north Sierra Highway and Foothill Boulevard in Newhall late Saturday evening, according to an official with the Los Angeles County

The teachers of the year for the William S. Hart Union High School District. Photo courtesy of the Hart District.

Hart district celebrates teachers of the year 

The William S. Hart Union High School District celebrated 18 educators named the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year during Wednesday’s governing board meeting at the district office.   The Teacher of

2nd crash in as many days near Valencia High School  

A two-vehicle traffic collision occurred near Valencia High School on Friday afternoon, causing traffic delays amid school dismissal time, near the intersection of Dickason Drive and Smyth Drive in Valencia.   The collision was reported at 3:06 p.m. involving two blue SUVs

Short-track speed skaters from across California competed in the Southern California Speed Skating Championships at The Cube on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City renews 5-year deal with Cube 

The city of Santa Clarita voted unanimously this week to renew a five-year contract with the L.A. Kings and the American Sports Entertainment Company for management of The Cube.  The