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Hart district hosts chess tournament 

The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament on Saturday at Castaic High School.   A total of 62 students ranging from junior high to high school participated in a friendly competition

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Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Thursday to violating federal civil rights laws through involvement with a Minnesota church protest last month.  Lemon and eight other

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush sails the Atlantic Ocean during an at-sea training exercise on Feb. 8, 2026. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jayden Brown/ U.S. Navy via DVIDS

Trump: 2nd carrier group to Middle East leaving soon 

By Ryan Morgan Signal Staff Writer  President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he is sending a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, in case ongoing negotiations with

LASD offers condolences, asks for info in double fatal 

Sheriff’s officials Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in a fatal crash that left two dead Friday.  A statement issued by the L.A. County

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House passes bill requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship  

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer   WASHINGTON — The SAVE America Act passed the House on Wednesday.  Led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, the legislation would require Americans to prove their citizenship when registering to vote.

College briefs

College Brief for Feb. 12

Williams named to Texas State University’s president’s list  Texas State University announced London Williams, of Newhall, has been named to its president’s list for fall 2025.  Williams is majoring in

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

SCV Water to host third Urban Water Management Plan workshop 

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled to host its third Urban Water Management Plan community workshop on Wednesday, giving SCV residents the chance to continue learning about the agency plan as it’s being updated.  The UWMP is a state-mandated document that helps water agencies forecast future