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Anthropic: AI sent police a fake tip on unsolved murder 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  An artificial intelligence model sent a false tip to police regarding an unsolved murder, Anthropic disclosed on Friday.  Anthropic’s Claude agent visited a Philadelphia Police Department

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) prepares for a TV interview on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as part of a criminal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter

City rolls out The Rink  

Hundreds turned out Friday to celebrate the opening of The Rink, the city’s multipurpose arena situated beside the Santa Clarita Sports Complex on Centre Pointe Parkway.   Mayor Laurene Weste called

Mike Ditka welcomes sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland in the press booth during a National Football League pre-season game between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium in August 2006. U.S. Navy file photo.

Chicago Bears icon Mike Ditka dies at 86 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Mike Ditka, who led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl championship win as head coach, has died at the age of 86.  Ditka’s death was

Students walk and ride electric bicycles on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Deadly e-bike crashes shape 3 new California laws 

By Lynn La CalMatters Writer  Electric bicycles allow riders to zip across town in a way that’s more affordable and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars. They reduce traffic, can help people

Council candidates take questions 

The Santa Clarita City Council has an election on the books that’s guaranteed to bring new names and faces to City Hall, with two incumbents not seeking re-election — and

Assembly candidates square off 

Signal hosts first of 2 candidate forums  Two choices for the 40th Assembly District offered voters significantly different strategies for the office at The Signal’s candidate forum Tuesday at the