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The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water releases customer survey results  

News release  Customers remain satisfied with the overall performance of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, according to the results of the agency’s 2026 Customer Opinion Survey.  The survey, conducted by third-party consultant True North Research, discovered that the majority of customers were

National News

What’s in the $95B reconciliation package 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  House Republicans released a $95 billion budget blueprint on Wednesday in hopes of securing a compromise for supplemental funding on defense, election integrity and other issues.  The budget resolution is the third attempt

Jay Clayton, nominee for National Intelligence Director, testifies during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on July 15, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Takeaways from DNI nominee’s confirmation hearing 

By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer  U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence on Wednesday.  Clayton, who was nominated last month by President Donald

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Trump threatens to strike power plants unless Iran resumes talks 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the U.S. military would escalate strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure unless Tehran returns to negotiations, after a previous ceasefire collapsed.  Trump told Fox

The U.S. Capitol building at sunrise in Washington on Jan. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would end the biannual daylight saving time clock changes in the United States permanently.  For Americans, that will mean

Protestors face off with federal officers in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

White House: Trump overturned DHS pause of ICE stops 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump blocked a Homeland Security directive that would have stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement traffic stops in the wake of two fatal shootings in

One person airlifted in Canyon Country 

One person was airlifted following a medical emergency at Claycrest Drive in Canyon Country Wednesday morning, according to Pauline McGee, public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Photo courtesy of California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.

Semi-truck collision causes hours-long closure 

A single-vehicle traffic collision involving a semi-truck spilling gravel on the roadway resulted in an hours-long closure on Interstate 5, southbound south of Templin Highway, on Wednesday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office.  All

Press release

LA County property values surpass $2.2T 

News release  Despite one of the most challenging years in recent memory, marked by the ongoing response to the devastating wildfires that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities

Scouts BSA Troop 2 Santa Clarita pose for a photo, Monday, July 6, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Boy Scout patrol crosses finish line together 

From completing their Eagle Scout projects to graduating high school, five friends have done it all together.   Thomas Heinrich, Joshua Metts, Connor Nelson, Michael Nobili and Brady Novean from Scouting America Troop 2 in Santa

Saugus football hosting food drive July 25 

Football isn’t just about receiving, but about giving back to the community.   The Saugus High School varsity football team is holding a food drive on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Photos: Dreaming of You Selena Tribute

Attendees gathered for the first installment of Concerts in the Park for the Dreaming of You Selena Tribute band on Saturday. Residents danced along to Selena’s famous hits as the

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Ukraine says it hit Russia petro giant 870 miles away  

By Victoria Friedman Contributing Writer  Ukraine said it struck two major oil facilities in Russia, including a petrochemical giant hundreds of miles away from the frontline, using long-range drones.   The Ukrainian General