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The Rink Sports Pavilion, shown here in an artist's rendering, is scheduled to open in 2026. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to discuss $16M budget revise 

The city of Santa Clarita is expected to approve a $16 million amendment to its previous fiscal year’s budget, and several midyear adjustments for the 2024-25 spending plan, according to city officials.  “Upon review of the revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, 2024, and in anticipation of future facilities funding needs, it is staff’s recommendation to amend

City Council to hold organizational meeting 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to swear in the city’s first-ever district-based representatives and hold its annual organizational meeting.  With the certification of the results from

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer   The White House on Monday defended President Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.  “He said he came to this decision this weekend, and he said

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks to the press after the Senate Republican leadership election in Washington on Nov. 13, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Schumer reelected Senate Democrat leader 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Senate Democrats reelected Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, on Tuesday as their leader and whip, respectively.  Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, and Cory

College of the Canyons Board of Trustees member Edel Alonso (L) speaks at a candidate forum during an "Engage the Vote" event on Tuesday afternoon next to board candidate Fred Arnold at the Intercultural Center. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Alonso claims win in last outstanding SCV race 

Nearly 30 days after the tally began, the totals from Election Night are set to be certified Tuesday, according to the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder’s Office.  The leader in the last

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County expected to OK settlement over traffic stop 

After receiving threats of federal-court intervention, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors is now expected to approve a $400,000 settlement stemming from a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station traffic stop

Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, arrives at the Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. House Office Building in Washington on Feb. 28, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer   President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he has signed “a full and unconditional pardon” for his son, Hunter Biden.  Hunter Biden was charged with nine