Read more about the article UPDATE: Kitten stolen from Shelter Hope returned
Baxter and his sister, Tori, were rescued from Hurricane Harvey and brought to the specialized pet shop in November.

UPDATE: Kitten stolen from Shelter Hope returned

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station posted the following message Monday evening, not long after several outlets ran stories about the theft: "So happy! Earlier, we asked for your help…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to review district’s budget
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to review district’s budget

The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to review changes to the district’s budget that include increases in revenue and expenses, a decline in enrollment and changes to state…

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Read more about the article NSD to provide students with home access to technology, internet
Sixth grade students at Meadows Elementary School work on Chromebooks in their classroom in March 2017. Courtesy Photo

NSD to provide students with home access to technology, internet

Students may soon have the ability to check out Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots and use them at home free of charge through a new program for Title 1 schools in…

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Read more about the article City to use grant funds to hire homelessness consultant
Officials discuss Measure H funding at the City Planning Grant Kick Off on Nov. 29, 2017. Courtesy of Ashley Kaplan on behalf of United Way.

City to use grant funds to hire homelessness consultant

The City of Santa Clarita plans to use grant funding to hire a consultant to help decide the best strategies for attaining and spending funds in their effort to combat…

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Read more about the article Covered California deadline approaching for health insurance coverage starting Jan. 1
File photo: A representative of Health Care for All, a group that supports a single-payer coverage system, talks to people attending a recent California Democratic Party convention in Sacramento. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall for CALmatters.

Covered California deadline approaching for health insurance coverage starting Jan. 1

As the calendar turns to 2018, Covered California is ringing the Christmas bell that a wonderful gift awaits most people who sign up for health insurance by Dec. 15 —…

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Read more about the article Second grade student gathers donations for city’s homeless population
Cayden Tyler, 8, sets a portion of clothes he donated to Family Promise in a donation area at the location on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal

Second grade student gathers donations for city’s homeless population

An 8-year-old with a big heart and a lot of holiday spirit is spending his December collecting new socks and new and used gloves, beanies and blankets to give to…

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Read more about the article Caltrans to start new lane pattern in construction area on southbound 5
FILE ART: Traffic flows at normal speed on the Southbound 5 Freeway on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Caltrans to start new lane pattern in construction area on southbound 5

Starting Monday evening, Caltrans will create new temporary lanes on the southbound side of Interstate 5 as part of the Caltrans I-5 Roadway Rehabilitation Project. The new lane pattern will…

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