County reports highest 1-day total deaths for second day in a row; Henry Mayo reports COVID discharge numbers

Public Health officials confirmed 42 new deaths due to COVID-19, marking the second day in a row the county has seen its largest single-day death toll for the virus, as…

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Supes establish COVID-19 Relief Fund for small businesses

During the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the board approved a motion to establish the L.A. County COVID-19 Relief Fund for small businesses — and the online application…

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L.A. County launches small business recovery loan program

In order to continue to assist small businesses affected by the coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has launched the Small Business Recovery Loan Program. “Our county departments…

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Carl and Jeri Goldman (left) sit with President Donald Trump during a sit down with former Coronavirus patients who have fully recuperated from the illness. Photo courtesy of the White House

Local residents sit down with President Trump

During a session held in front of members of the media, a number of COVID-19 survivors sat down with President Donald Trump, and Santa Clarita residents Carl and Jeri Goldman…

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Read more about the article Casos de COVID-19 suben por lo menos as 195, Newsom describe plan para reabrir CA
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Casos de COVID-19 suben por lo menos as 195, Newsom describe plan para reabrir CA

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición cubre el último recuento de casos de COVID-19 en el Valle de Santa Clarita, lo que necesita saber sobre los mascaras faciales…

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One person was arrested in Newhall Tuesday evening after leading deputies on a foot chase. April 14, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

One person arrested following foot pursuit in Newhall

One person was arrested in Newhall after leading deputies on a foot chase around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to Sgt. Aaron Jacob of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The…

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Read more about the article Supes secure $20M from CARES Act, order protections for retail and food delivery workers
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Supes secure $20M from CARES Act, order protections for retail and food delivery workers

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors secured more than $20 million in federal funds through the coronavirus relief package or CARES Act, of which $5.3 million will go toward…

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Read more about the article Vote-by-mail ballots mailed for 25th special election
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Vote-by-mail ballots mailed for 25th special election

Less than a month since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement about vote-by-mail ballots for the 25th Congressional District, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has started mailing ballots.  More than 350,000…

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Read more about the article COC donates Easter meal to first responders
College of the Canyons provided Easter lunch meals for first responders at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and the Los Angeles County Fire Department officials working at the COVID-19 testing site in Santa Clarita. Courtesy

COC donates Easter meal to first responders

With a little help from the community, College of the Canyons classified staff members provided first responders working on Easter Sunday with a meal to show their appreciation amid the…

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Read more about the article What you need to know about mandated face coverings
A man shops in the Canyon County Plaza wearing a mask in Canyon Country on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

What you need to know about mandated face coverings

As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to work on flattening the curve of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County officials announced Friday the extension of the current “Safer at Home” health…

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Read more about the article Coming home from COVID-19: Local resident among first coronavirus patients to be released from Henry Mayo
Jim Mastrobuono is greeted with applause as he's discharged from the hospital following his battle with COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Coming home from COVID-19: Local resident among first coronavirus patients to be released from Henry Mayo

When Kaiser Permanente finally called with the results of her husband Jim’s test, Saugus resident Becky Mastrobuono had already known her husband was positive for COVID-19. She was certain because…

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