Heritage League suspends all spring sports activities due to health concerns

Trinity Classical Academy and Santa Clarita Christian School are two athletics programs that have seen an uptick in the production of the sports teams as of lately. Both the boys…

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Read more about the article SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns
The Golden Valley baseball field is empty the day after the William S. Hart School District announces the postponement of spring sports. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns

At the end of every prep sports season, for every team, there is a day dedicated to uniform return. But after the William S. Hart School District decided to postpone…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Local events canceled in light of coronavirus
David Thornbury performs some trick roping for a picture with Sonia and Zachary Hill at the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall. Signal file photo

UPDATE: Local events canceled in light of coronavirus

To slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, some local events that were slated to take place in the coming weeks have been canceled.  Some of these events will…

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The Castaic Area Town Council during a meeting. Vivianna Shields/The Signal

Castaic Area Town Council postpones special election

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Castaic Area Town Council is canceling its special election that was scheduled for Saturday and their monthly meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday.  “The…

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Read more about the article Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak
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Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak

In an ever-changing situation, health officials are continuing to follow policies that were set in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the coronavirus outbreak.  “We are…

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Hundreds of people attend weekly services at Real Life Church in Valencia. Dan Watson for The Signal

Churches response to COVID-19

Following the latest updates on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak, local churches are taking steps to slow and limit the spread in their congregations.  There has been one confirmed case…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: Santa Clarita declares local emergency
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth signs proclamation of a local emergency in Santa Clarita in response to COVID-19 coronavirus on Friday, March 13, 2020. Bobby Block/ The Signal

Coronavirus: Santa Clarita declares local emergency

The Santa Clarita City Council declared a local emergency Friday in response to developments of the novel coronavirus, following local health officials’ confirmation of the first case in the city. …

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: Bella Vida to offer drive-thru service
The new Bella Vida senior center. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Coronavirus: Bella Vida to offer drive-thru service

In an effort to minimize the risk of the novel coronavirus for older adults, whom health officials have deemed to be at higher risk, the Santa Clarita Valley senior center…

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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies assist in searching for an aircraft in Newhall Friday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Plane crash kills 2

By Vivianna Shields and Raychel Stewart Two people were killed in an aircraft crash in Newhall on Friday, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials confirmed. Fire officials received a call…

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Liza Purdy, a children's librarian at the Old Town Newhall Library, conducts a worm feeding as part of an interactive activity designed to teach kids about science. March 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A different kind of bookworm

Every Tuesday, Liza Purdy, a children’s librarian at the Newhall Library, wheels out a box of about 50 to 100 red wiggler worms for children at the library to touch and feed with composted materials like celery, coffee grounds and avocado peel.

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Read more about the article SCV’s comic book convention later this month
Cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty poses as The Rocekteer at the San Fernando Valley Comic Book Convention. Bob Ranken

SCV’s comic book convention later this month

San Diego Comic Con may be months away, but Santa Clarita geeks and pop culture fans can scratch that itch early as the Santa Clarita Valley Comic Book Convention comes to town for the second time.

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Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

Via Princessa extension project advances with City Council vote

The Via Princessa roadway project, which would create an east-to-west connection for commuters in the Santa Clarita Valley, reached a step closer to construction on Tuesday following a vote from…

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Read more about the article Courts to resume operations but stay vigilant
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Courts to resume operations but stay vigilant

The Santa Clarita Courthouse and other courts across Los Angeles County are monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus but will continue operations with some changes, the Los Angeles Superior…

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Read more about the article The Master’s University extends spring break amid coronavirus outbreak
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The Master’s University extends spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

The Master’s University will be extending its spring break an additional week to ensure the health and safety of its students, according to a message TMU released to its campus…

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Read more about the article School closures in Santa Clarita
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

School closures in Santa Clarita

Following the Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision to close its doors Friday morning, local districts have begun to follow suit by temporarily closing their campuses and transitioning to online…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirm positive test for COVID-19
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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirm positive test for COVID-19

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed Friday morning the hospital has received its first result indicating a patient tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. “We had a positive COVID-19 test…

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