Read more about the article Casos de COVID-19 sube por lo menos a 188, y una segunda muerte en Henry Mayo
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Casos de COVID-19 sube por lo menos a 188, y una segunda muerte en Henry Mayo

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición cubre el último número de casos de COVID-19, incluida la segunda muerte del Hospital Henry Mayo Newhall, una muerte relacionada con el…

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Read more about the article Deputies detain one after reports of stolen vehicle in Castaic
Deputies in Castaic detain one person while investigating a suspected stolen vehicle Monday morning. April 13, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies detain one after reports of stolen vehicle in Castaic

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a stolen vehicle in Castaic Monday morning, resulting in at least one detained suspect.  “Deputies in the Castaic area responded…

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Read more about the article County Supes to vote on ratifying letter to Villanueva on employees’ pay status
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva

County Supes to vote on ratifying letter to Villanueva on employees’ pay status

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday whether to ratify its letter to Sheriff Alex Villanueva concerning the pay status of 200 employees ordered to…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces Western-state reopening plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom

Newsom announces Western-state reopening plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday “a shared vision” with other Western states to reopen economies and incrementally lift the stay-at-home orders.  The pact includes California, Oregon and Washington, an announcement…

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Read more about the article Project Roomkey efforts kick off at SCV’s Super 8 hotel
A check in tent is set up at the entrance of the Super 8 Hotel in Canyon Country on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Project Roomkey efforts kick off at SCV’s Super 8 hotel

Project Roomkey, the statewide effort to procure housing for unhoused people amid the COVID-19 outbreak, has kicked off across Los Angeles County, including at the Super 8 hotel in Canyon…

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Read more about the article SCV School Day Cafe to provide meals for students
Peter Martinez hands out boxed lunches as part of School Day Cafe's program to give families access to free meals. Fil March 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV School Day Cafe to provide meals for students

Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (School Day Café) will provide student meals (breakfast and lunch) to all children at any of 11 designated locations. “Beginning Monday, April 20,…

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Read more about the article Firefighters quickly extinguish garage fire in Canyon Country
Firefighters battle a garage fire in Canyon Country Monday afternoon. April 13, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Firefighters quickly extinguish garage fire in Canyon Country

Los Angeles County firefighters quickly doused a garage fire in Canyon Country Monday afternoon.  Several engines responded to reports of a structure fire on the 19100 block of Newhouse Street…

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Oakmont confirms COVID-19-related death of resident

Oakmont of Valencia officials confirmed a memory-care resident is believed to have died from COVID-19-related causes Saturday. The confirmation comes after Oakmont officials said Wednesday seven residents and two staff…

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Henry Mayo confirms second death of COVID-19 patient, seven more positive cases

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed one additional death of a coronavirus patient, as the number of confirmed cases rose to at least 188 in the Santa Clarita Valley. The…

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Read more about the article Bethlehem SCV finds way to celebrate Easter safely
Sophia, left, and Maricela, right, Mittelsteadt decorate their car before attending the Bethlehem SCV chruch's drive-thru Easter celebration Sunday morning. April 12, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Bethlehem SCV finds way to celebrate Easter safely

The Bethlehem SCV congregation is used to celebrating Easter each year with a big celebration, complete with numerous Easter egg hunts throughout the day, and even a visit from the…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate grand theft at Home Depot
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies take statements from store employees after an alleged grand theft at Home Depot in Santa Clarita on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

Deputies investigate grand theft at Home Depot

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an attempted grand theft at Home Depot in Santa Clarita Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article Confirmed coronavirus cases in SCV rises to at least 185; L.A. County surpasses 9K
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in SCV rises to at least 185; L.A. County surpasses 9K

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed three additional positive coronavirus test results Sunday and the county confirmed six more, bringing the total number of cases in the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Contest: Starting a mask from scratch? Get creative!
Officials with the state and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that face coverings would be required indoors until at least Nov. 1. Signal file photo

Contest: Starting a mask from scratch? Get creative!

Here's a chance to turn lemons into lemonade: The Signal encourages readers to make masks — consistent with instructions from health care professionals — and get creative. Email us a…

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Read more about the article Lesson plans for the new normal
From left, Miles Heter, 4, and his brothers Cash, 7, and Wade, 3, take in an online activity together at the Heters’ home in Castaic. Courtesy of Brendie Heter

Lesson plans for the new normal

As Santa Clarita Valley parents get accustomed to the kids staying at home for the rest of the school year and distance learning the new normal, teachers across the SCV…

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Read more about the article Man suspected of burglary discovered with dozens of lotto scratchers in back seat
A number of lotto scratchers were found in the car of a man suspected of being connected to a burglary at an Antelope Valley convenience store. Courtesy of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

Man suspected of burglary discovered with dozens of lotto scratchers in back seat

A man was arrested Friday morning after he was suspected of being connected to a burglary at an Antelope Valley convenience store, due to a number of lotto scratchers found…

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Read more about the article SCCS choir students meet music greats through Zoom calls
James Monroe Iglehart speaks with the SCCS Choir through Zoom on Friday.

SCCS choir students meet music greats through Zoom calls

Although they don’t have a classroom to meet in presently, the students of Santa Clarita Christian School’s choir are still finding ways to learn together, and they’re doing it alongside…

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