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College Briefs for June 25

Local trio named to dean’s list at Tufts University  Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point

Council complains about transparency-law updates 

A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city

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Hart district announces administrative appointments 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year.  Gwendolyn Delgado has

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Newhall school board considers censure of trustee    

Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent  The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal

LASD attempting to locate Canyon Country teen runaway  

A 15-year-old Canyon Country teen was categorized as a voluntary runaway, and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is requesting the public’s help in locating him, according to a Nixle alert published on Wednesday afternoon.   Damian Vasquez was

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Stabbing reported in Saugus  

Details of a stabbing incident that took place in Saugus remain under investigation as of Wednesday afternoon, according to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official.   Deputies responded to the 21400 block of Angela Yvonne Avenue

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Judge blocks proof of citizenship requirement to vote 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing part of an executive order the president signed last year that would require proof of citizenship as a requirement to

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SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team 

News release  As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above

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Hart district reviews proposed LCAP for 2026-27  

A draft of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan was presented during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting.   The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an interview at the agency headquarters in Washington on Nov. 26, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Hundreds charged in $6.5B health care fraud crackdown 

By Tom Gantert Contributing Writer  The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it has charged about 450 defendants for various health care fraud schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion.  The charges, unveiled at a press conference

Man arrested on suspicion of multiple charges 

A man was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted burglary, vandalism and misdemeanor narcotics-related charges on the 26800 block of Camargo Drive in Saugus on Monday night, according to an official with the Santa Clarita

A gas station in Washington on June 16, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

US gasoline prices fall for 6th straight week 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. gasoline prices have fallen for a sixth consecutive week, slipping below $4 per gallon nationally, as easing concerns over global oil supplies and improving prospects

This transaction from a gas station in Saugus on Friday, March 27, 2026, was for a midsize truck's fill-up at $5.74 per gallon. Signal staff photo.

California lawsuit alleges AI gas price fixing 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Three California residents are suing a fuel pricing company and several gas station operators, alleging that they use artificial intelligence-based pricing systems to raise gasoline prices in an