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Health Department recommends 2 new conditions for newborn screening 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Two new conditions are now recommended for newborn screening, federal officials said last week.  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy and metachromatic leukodystrophy, or DMD and MLD,

Attendees enjoyed the food during the 20th annual "Festividad for Christ" event at Faith Community Church on Dec. 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Festividad for Christ gives back to its neighbors 

The crowd of families that packs Faith Community Church’s patio and backyard area each year for Festividad for Christ gathers mostly on the strength of word of mouth.  The Newhall church has seen an average of 500 attendees – and up to around 1,000 at its record-breaker – since its

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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas? 

By Catherine Boeckmann  Old Farmers Almanac  Is “The Twelve Days of Christmas!” just a song? Nope! Learn what this festive celebration is all about—and when the 12 days start (and end). It’s a fascinating look at our fun

The Northstar California Ski Resort in Truckee is bringing back one the mountain’s favorite traditions. Every afternoon, skiers can glide down East Ridge to sip a glass of bubbly or apple cider at the slopeside, ski-up bar Tōst. ©ADOBESTOCK

Let It Snow! 

While it is still early in the ski season, the forecast for 2025-26 is predicting warmer than average temperatures and a higher-than-normal chance of below normal snowfall, especially in the

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Christmas movies for the whole family

Looking for the classic Christmas movies? Here is a list of several and where you can stream them.  So, grab your favorite pajamas, a cup of hot cocoa and a good blanket. Cuddle on

Stories help set the holiday scene and enable children to hold tight to all of the magic. ©ADOBESTOCK

Setting the Mood with Christmas Eve Stories 

December is filled with opportunities to make magical memories, particularly for families with young children. Christmas commands a lot of thought and attention, and parents know such efforts are worth

VIA chair Mark Shramek speaks at the 2026 Board of Directors Installation luncheon on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

VIA hands off the reins at annual board installation 

The Valley Industry Association inaugurated new leadership Friday, giving chair Selina Thomas an emotional goodbye before swearing in the business network’s new board of directors.   The 2026 board installation luncheon featured speeches from Thomas and incoming chair Mark Shramek, as well

Sheriff Robert G. Luna and his leadership team accompany Supervisor Kathryn Barger on the dais. Photo by Bryan Chan/L.A. County.

Barger commemorates LASD’s 175th anniversary 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a commemorative scroll to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in recognition of its 175th Anniversary during the Board of Supervisors’

Chiquita Canyon lets hard-to-reach leachate spill ‘evaporate’ 

The discussion around Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s latest plan to address a leachate spill drew another violation but no financial penalty for the landfill, which closed off local assistance for impacted residents months ago despite multiple indicators the problems are worsening. 

File photo: Bus returning from morning route at the transit maintenance facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Santa Clarita Transit launches fare capping 

News release  Starting Jan. 1, Santa Clarita Transit is launching fare capping — meaning once you hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of your local rides are free.   Instead of buying local

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Venezuelan opposition leader backs US pressure on Maduro  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer   Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she supports the Trump administration’s actions in dealing with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government, including the

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation's Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Survey: US manufacturers optimistic despite trade uncertainties 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   Optimism among American manufacturers rose in the fourth quarter despite concerns about trade uncertainties, surging insurance costs, and other sector-related challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers