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CBP approves 5M travel applications for World Cup 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  More than 5 million applications to visit the United States to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 games have so far been approved, Customs and Border Protection said in a Monday statement. 

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NPR cuts newsroom jobs due to federal funding loss 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  National Public Radio is cutting newsroom positions and restructuring its editorial operations as the public broadcaster adjusts to reduced federal support after President Donald Trump’s order

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Paul Butler | Why People Quit Jobs

It is a common saying in the working world that “people don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses.” Drawing from my experience as an employee in both Western Europe and North America — and having served clients

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Heroes of Color, COC launch creative workforce incubator 

News release  Heroes of Color, a creative enrichment program focused on empowering young artists through business and storytelling, is launching the Santa Clarita Creative Workforce Incubator in close partnership with College of the Canyons, the organization announced in a news release.   This educational collaboration, which delivers

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

SCV Water wins awards for communications initiatives 

News release  As “Carl the Waterwise Hero” managed his home irrigation system from outer space, drawing applause from the crowd, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s communications team received its first “Best-in-Show” award of the afternoon from the California Association

Chamber hosts inaugural ‘Work Well’ summit 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce on Thursday hosted its inaugural summit, “Work Well: The Business and Wellness Summit,” with the topic discussing how to get good sleep, some tips and tricks on how to integrate better

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HMNH appoints Kelly Galbo as VP and chief nursing officer  

News release  Kelly Galbo has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the hospital announced in a news release.  “Galbo brings extensive experience in nursing leadership, with a strong

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Chamber receives President’s Circle Award 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has been named a recipient of the 2026 President’s Circle Award by the California Chamber of Commerce, honoring the organization’s exceptional

Shell in Canyon Country, Calif. experience high gas prices, Sunday, March 29, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Trump says he supports suspending gas tax 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump says he supports suspending the gasoline tax.  With gas prices surging 50% since the start of the war in Iran, Trump told CBS News on

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Lauffer to retire from HMNH after 11 years of service 

News release  Marlee Lauffer, president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and vice president of marketing and communications for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, has announced her retirement effective June

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Paul Butler | Coming to America 

This October marks 25 years since we first moved to the United States and   I’ve been reminiscing about those early days, and two distinct memories are stuck in my mind. They stand out as key differences between the

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Walsma appointed to HMNH board of directors 

News release  Dr. Kelly Walsma, who is board certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care medicine, was recently appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors, the hospital announced in a news release. 

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Chamber announces WorkWell focus: The Power of Sleep 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced that the inaugural WorkWell: The Business Performance Summit, taking place on May 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., will focus on one of the most overlooked drivers of performance: sleep.  Under this year’s theme, “The Power of