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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Spain Keeps Ukraine’s Support Strong Despite Middle East Tensions

Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s prime minister, told Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the country will not let the Middle East conflict pull it away from backing Ukraine. The two leaders signed deals to jointly produce weapons such as drones, radar systems and missiles. Sanchez said the global

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Feb 28 2026HEALTH

A Measles Alert in San Mateo County

San Mateo County Health has teamed up with Santa Clara County Public Health to warn people about a new measles case. The infected person is an adult who traveled abroad and lives in Santa Clara County. He has received the MMR vaccine but is now staying at home to prevent spread. The patient ate at

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Feb 18 2026BUSINESS

Santa Clarita Celebrates Its Diverse Business Community

Santa Clarita Valley recently showcased its thriving business community at a unique event. The usual venue was swapped for an artsy setting, bringing together local leaders and government officials. The diverse range of businesses, from a yoga studio to a historical society, highlighted the valley's

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Students Gain Real‑World Skills Through School Business Club

Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

City Pay Hikes and the Rising Tax Burden

San Diego residents already shoulder extra costs from city‑imposed fees, yet officials claim that further charges are unavoidable because of a “decades‑old structural budget deficit. ” The reality is that the deficit grows from choices made by those in power, not from unseen forces. City leaders

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

San Bernardino's Big Step Towards Safer Streets

San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Celebrities Speak Out Against ICE Raids and Demand Change

Pedro Pascal, a well-known actor, took to Instagram to express his outrage over recent ICE raids. He called for a national strike and urged the government to be more open about what's happening. Pascal highlighted the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two Americans killed by federal agents. He s

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Stars Speak Up Against Violence in Minneapolis

Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish are among the celebrities who have recently spoken out against the shootings in Minneapolis. Pascal shared posts on Instagram about the deaths of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He included drawings of the two victims and snippets from a New York Times editorial.

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Jan 27 2026FINANCE

Sandisk's Skyrocketing Stock: What's Driving the Surge?

Sandisk has seen its stock price soar over the past six months, with a staggering increase of over 1, 000%. This impressive growth is largely due to the high demand for its NAND memory products, which are in high demand due to the growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As

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