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SCV Water plans meetings over rate hikes 

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is alerting the public about a series of rate hikes expected to raise the average monthly cost for its customers by anywhere from $28.97

A layer of snow covers a road sign 27 miles north of the Santa Clarita Valley in Acton, Calif on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Snow in Acton

Angeles National Forest mountains were covered in snow near Acton on Monday as National Weather Service officials predicted cold temperatures.

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Trump pardons officers convicted over fatal 2020 pursuit 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump pardoned two former Washington police officers who were convicted in the 2020 murder of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown, the White House said last week. 

President Donald Trump visits the scene of damage from Hurricane Helene in Valdosta, Georgia, in October 2024. Damage from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Samaritan's Purse.

Trump orders review of FEMA, citing bias concerns  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday calling for the creation of a council to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency, citing concerns over

Pete Hegseth, then-President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Jan. 14, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

New Pentagon chief vows to remove DEI from DOD 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently confirmed that the Pentagon will be implementing a mandate to remove diversity, equity and inclusion policies from his agency. 

I-5 reopened at Lake Hughes; CHP escorting vehicles 

California Highway Patrol officers have reopened Interstate 5 at Lake Hughes Road after using the “turnaround” gate to close I-5 Sunday night into Monday morning, according to officials.    Officers began

Person transported following crash on I-5 

One person was transported in unknown condition after a semi truck and sedan collided on Sunday afternoon on the northbound side of Interstate 5 near the Vista Del Lago exit

Girls lacrosse players from various schools throughout Santa Clarita gathered at Valencia High School Saturday morning for the All-League Lacrosse Practice on Jan. 25, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Lacrosse showcase

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday morning, nearly 200 lacrosse players in the Foothill League from schools throughout Santa Clarita, including Hart, West Ranch, Valencia and Saugus, gathered at

Guests look through numerous paintings from 20 local SCAA artists during the first art show of the year titled “Signature You” at the 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall, Jan. 18, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCAA “Signature You” art show

The Santa Clarita Artists Association opened the 2025 year with their first art show titled “Signature You” featuring 20 local SCAA artists on a recent Saturday evening at the 6th