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People join a march to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Washington on Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Protesters demonstrate against ICE in Washington, across US  

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — One year into the second Trump administration, demonstrations against a presidency marked by intensified enforcement against illegal immigration took place across the United States, including the

President Donald Trump delivers an address during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2026. Screenshot from White House video via X.

Trump cancels tariffs over Greenland after talks with NATO 

By Emel Akan, Nathan Worcester and Andrew Moran Contributing Writers  DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump has pulled back on planned 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland, and announced the “framework” of a future

The driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency and striking two light poles in a Saugus residential neighborhood. Signal staff photo.

Driver transported after pickup hits 2 poles 

By Signal Staff  The driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency and striking two light poles in a Saugus

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Hart board recommended to approve grants, recognize students

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board is recommended to approve two grants aimed at supporting education and student services during Wednesday’s meeting, according to the agenda.   The two awards recommended for approval are the Career Technical Education Incentive

Saugus to discuss superintendent search in special meeting 

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board is set to have a special board meeting in regard to its superintendent search on Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the district’s Education Center.   Presentations will be given by three separate search firms

Kaiser warns of potential service interruption 

Kaiser Permanente leadership said its hospitals and offices will remain open but warned there may be some appointments or nonemergency procedures rescheduled, due to a notice of a national strike.  Negotiations

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City planners discuss affordable housing plans  

City planners are reviewing plans for a 287-unit affordable housing development on several parcels at the corner of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue, according to city records.  The project was discussed Dec. 4

Locals at a prayer circle organized by former Val Verde resident Bill Monroe outside the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Community members hold prayer at Chiquita landfill 

Just down the asphalt path from the massive closed gates of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a few dozen local residents stood beside each other Saturday afternoon in a bid for a morale boost.   Longtime Val Verde resident Bill Monroe, who now lives with his wife Tamara in Lakeview

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

Congress unveils $1.2T bipartisan funding package 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30.  The package of