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Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary  

A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman.   According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block

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

SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s board of directors has adopted two plans that address the agency’s short- and long-term water planning objectives, the agency announced in a news release.   These actions help ensure

Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident 

A 26-year-old Castaic man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on June 18 has been taken into custody, according to a Nixle alert released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

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5.6 magnitude quake hits Northern California 

By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer   An earthquake shook Redwood Valley in California at about 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, preliminarily measuring 5.6 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.  The temblor was centered 11

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Twin quakes hit Venezuela; death toll feared to rise 

By Jill McLaughlin & Melanie Sun Contributing Writers  Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday — a 7.2-magnitude quake followed just 39 seconds later by a larger 7.5-magnitude main shock — the U.S. Geological Survey reported. 

College briefs

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