Read more about the article Superior Court continues shutdown, suspends traffic and infraction hearings
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Superior Court continues shutdown, suspends traffic and infraction hearings

The Los Angeles County Superior Court announced it would be temporarily suspending all infraction hearings, trials, arraignments and appearances for at least 30 days, from March 17 and April 16.…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo official discusses testing process for coronavirus
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Henry Mayo official discusses testing process for coronavirus

A Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital official explained how the process for COVID-19 testing is done and how long it would take for test results to come back. In a phone…

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Read more about the article Multiple carjacking suspects taken into custody
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies several suspects and search a vehicle in connection with a carjacking investigation in Saugus Thursday afternoon. March 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Multiple carjacking suspects taken into custody

More than a dozen Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were detaining several suspects in connection with a carjacking investigation in Saugus Thursday. One red, four-door sedan was being searched…

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Read more about the article Cars cruise through Valencia spreading joy
To spread joy in a time of uncertainty, a group of parents organized a 13-car parade that cruised through Valencia neighborhoods Thursday. Courtesy of Heather Zakar.

Cars cruise through Valencia spreading joy

To spread joy in a time of uncertainty, a group of parents organized a 13-car parade that cruised through Valencia neighborhoods Thursday.  Since Santa Clarita Valley school districts closed on…

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Read more about the article City Council declares intent to switch from at-large to district-based elections
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council declares intent to switch from at-large to district-based elections

In an unprecedented moment, the Santa Clarita City Council declared Thursday its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections, while also continuing its fight against the spread of the…

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Read more about the article Fourth and fifth COVID-19 cases confirmed in SCV
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Fourth and fifth COVID-19 cases confirmed in SCV

Two additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed Thursday afternoon in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing the valleywide total to five, by Los Angeles County Public Health officials.  On the county Public…

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Read more about the article State Department upgrades advisory: ‘Do not travel’
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State Department upgrades advisory: ‘Do not travel’

The U.S. State Department upgraded its travel warning to the highest level Thursday, urging against all international travel due to the global impact brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.  The…

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Read more about the article How Henry Mayo and Public Health follow up on a positive COVID-19 test
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How Henry Mayo and Public Health follow up on a positive COVID-19 test

After a patient tests positive for COVID-19 and is sent home to self-quarantine, there are a series of steps that are taken to protect the community and those around the…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 countywide total rises to 230, additional death reported
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COVID-19 countywide total rises to 230, additional death reported

Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 40 cases of COVID-19 and one death in Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 230 with two deaths.  “We're…

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Read more about the article Consumer Affairs conducts investigation near Cinema Drive, not coronavirus-related
Workers in suits remove barrels of materials from a building on Bouquet Canyon Road near Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Consumer Affairs conducts investigation near Cinema Drive, not coronavirus-related

Officials with the California Department of Consumer Affairs are conducting an investigation near the corner of Cinema Drive and Railroad Avenue. “Don’t be alarmed by the blue tent (and) health…

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Henry Mayo to host thrice-weekly Q&As with community

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is hosting three live streams a week with health officials to answer the community’s COVID-19-related questions.  On the Henry Mayo Facebook page, Dr. Larry Kidd, Henry…

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Read more about the article DMV to reschedule appointments, postal service to continue delivery
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DMV to reschedule appointments, postal service to continue delivery

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday it plans to begin rescheduling behind-the-wheel drive tests, while the U.S. Postal Service says its deliveries remain uninterrupted. In their statement, DMV…

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Read more about the article Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival canceled
Gnome seen at "Gnome Island" in Castaic. Signal photo by Ryan Mancini.

Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival canceled

Castaic Area Town Council officials announced the cancellation of its Castaic Lake Dam Run and Gnome Festival Wednesday, which was slated for May 2, due to COVID-19 concerns.  “(The Castaic…

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Read more about the article Loans aim to help small businesses survive coronavirus
The Small Business Majority hosted a webinar discussing funding updates for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Courtesy of Small Business Majority

Loans aim to help small businesses survive coronavirus

As the cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, continue to rise across the country, so does its impact on our economy. Small Business Majority, a small-business advocacy organization, believes that entrepreneurs…

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