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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Read more about the article UPDATE: local events canceled in light of coronavirus
Six Flags Magic Mountain halted operations due to inclement weather Monday as a wet storm moved into the Santa Clarita Valley. Austin Dave/The Signal

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.  At this time, it is…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 concerns force district to cancel spring sports
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19 concerns force district to cancel spring sports

By Signal Staff The dominoes continue to fall. The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that all sports and after school activities are canceled until April 30 at…

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Read more about the article NAIA concerns about virus bring TMU men’s, women’s basketball seasons to abrupt end
The Master's University's Michael Taylor (23) drives against Ottawa University defender Demetres Moore (15) at Master's on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

NAIA concerns about virus bring TMU men’s, women’s basketball seasons to abrupt end

Both The Master’s University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs concluded their respective seasons and conference tournaments destined for NAIA Division 1 postseason tournament berths. On Thursday morning, reality became a…

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Read more about the article GSAC athletics enacts spring hiatus due to outbreak
Santa Clarita Christian grad Kylie Brown has been critical to TMU beach volleyball's early success. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

GSAC athletics enacts spring hiatus due to outbreak

The Golden State Athletic Conference canceled all games and matches between GSAC teams from March 12 to March 25 in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus Thursday morning.…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita businesses respond to coronavirus concerns
The Princess Cruise Lines office is located next to the Westfield Valencia Town Center, but it's not considered part of Centennial's new purchase of the mall. Bobby Block/The Signal

Santa Clarita businesses respond to coronavirus concerns

Amid growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19, local businesses now have to decide the best courses of action moving forward. “These changes will cause real stress, especially…

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Read more about the article Kimberlin Bain — United States Army — Iraq & Afghanistan — Saugus
US Army Veteran Kimberlin Bain holds a spent shell fired from the main gun of an M1 Abrams tank. He served in the military from 1992 until 2018. March 11, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Kimberlin Bain — United States Army — Iraq & Afghanistan — Saugus

For anyone who has ever known a set of twins, it’s widely believed, whether true or not, that there is some kind of telekinetic bond between them. And when twins,…

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Read more about the article Inclement weather forces athletic cancellations around Santa Clarita
COC's baseball field formed large puddles due to recent spouts of heavy rain in Southern California. // Bobby Block/The Signal

Inclement weather forces athletic cancellations around Santa Clarita

Multiple high school sporting events were canceled this week due to reasons not related to COVID-19. Rainy weather conditions wreaked havoc on fields and created difficult travel conditions for prep…

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Read more about the article District schools and Boys & Girls Club to remain open
Students at an elementary school in Santa Clarita walk to their classrooms on the first day of school in Aug. 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

District schools and Boys & Girls Club to remain open

Local public schools and the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley will remain open amid a statewide recommendation against assemblies of 250 people or more. Because school districts…

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Read more about the article Rain causes dozens of SCV traffic collisions, second storm on its way
A single vehicle swerved across multiple lanes on Interstate 5 before completely overturning Thursday. Bobby Block / The Signal

Rain causes dozens of SCV traffic collisions, second storm on its way

Rainy weather has been responsible for an uptick in traffic collisions this week in Santa Clarita, and meteorologists believe a second storm is already on its way. A single vehicle…

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