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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walking into the White House grounds in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

SpaceX raises $86B in record-breaking IPO 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  SpaceX raised almost $86 billion from last week’s record initial public offering — also known as an IPO — after major brokers exercised their overallotment of shares, the company said on Monday.  Elon Musk’s rocket, artificial intelligence and

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Senior Center to pay $450K to settle labor suit 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved a recent $450,000 class-action settlement reached between the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and an employee, according to court records obtained by The Signal.  Jose Vasquez, the

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Trump arrives in France to attend G7 summit 

By Emel Akan Contributing Writer  ÉVIAN, France — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday to participate in the annual G7 summit. His visit comes just hours after he announced that the United States had reached

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Protests in LA as Iranian soccer team arrives World Cup  

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  Iranian Americans protested against the regime in Tehran as the Iranian soccer team arrived in Los Angeles for its first World Cup match against New Zealand on Monday.  As the team arrived

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Person airlifted after having trouble breathing  

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to report of a person who was having difficulty breathing on the 27300 block of Sara Street in Canyon Country on Friday afternoon, according to

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

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Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate 

News release  Alexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together.  Like many college students,

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Deputies: Transient arrested for trespassing  

A transient was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon after deputies located him trespassing at a local car dealership in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to a Santa Clarita Valley

Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day 

Pampering patients, Circle of Hope held its annual Wellness Day on May 31 at Monarch Beauty Academy.  From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cancer patients and survivors could receive massages, makeup and

The Signal’s float travels through Main Street during the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Registration extended for Fourth of July Parade 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has extended regular registration through Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade.   Entries received after Monday will be part of the late registration period.   This

Marlee Lauffer, the 2025 Silver Spur honoree, presents this year’s award to Ed Masterson. Photo courtesy of Brooke Ritter.

COC Foundation honors Masterson with Silver Spur 

News release  The College of the Canyons Foundation recently honored community leader and emcee Ed Masterson with the Silver Spur Award.   More than 180 friends, family members, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered at the

A Pakistani official is seen during the arrival of U.S. Vice President JD Vance for talks with Iranian officials at Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via Getty Images

US official reveals details of tentative Iran deal 

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  A senior U.S. administration official has pushed back on reports that a pending peace framework between the United States and Iran would include immediate economic relief to

Graham Platner in Belfast, Maine, on June 6, 2026, just days ahead of the state's June 9 primary. Photo by Nathan Worcester.

As Platner rises, some Mainers have questions 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  BELFAST, Maine — The streets of downtown Belfast were charged with energy: Politics was working its way through the public square.  On one corner, older men and women held

Matilija offers unique community plan 

Placerita Canyon property owner proposes new farm-to-table neighborhood concept The Santa Clarita Valley hasn’t yet seen a project like the one Matilija Fields is proposing.  The new owner of the land at the

SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility 

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces.  As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create

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

SCV Water releases annual Consumer Confidence Report 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s 2026 Annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available for customers to review.   This year’s report, compiled in partnership with Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 36, shows that water provided by