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A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

County ‘optimistic’ on pending landfill ruling 

Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong indicated she was inclined to agree with the plaintiffs in L.A. County’s lawsuit against Chiquita Canyon Landfill, but held off issuing a ruling at Thursday’s hearing

First responders: Unsafe driver behavior increasing 

Growing concerns from ambulance drivers, firefighters, deputies and residents have prompted Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies to plan operations targeting motorists with unsafe driving habits.  Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesman

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan speaks with the media at the White House on June 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Illegal border crossings hit record monthly low 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  Illegal border crossings fell to their lowest level in June, with no parole releases of illegal immigrants, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data released

College briefs

College Brief for July 17

Nwambuonwor named to Western Carolina University’s chancellor’s list  Chibuzor Nwambuonwor, of Canyon Country, has been named to the Western Carolina University spring 2025 chancellor’s list.  Nwambuonwor was among more than

Participants take part in the Mach II Aviation Challenge at NASA’s United States Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, June 2025. Photo courtesy of the Young Marines

Four local Young Marines complete NASA camp 

Four teens from the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines completed the Mach II Aviation Challenge in June at NASA’s United States Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.   According to

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Israel launches strikes on Syrian military HQ 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Israel said on Wednesday it launched airstrikes in the Syrian capital of Damascus, damaging the country’s defense ministry near its presidential palace, amid fighting in southern