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County opens new ‘drive-up’ testing sites

Los Angeles County officials announced Wednesday they had ramped up the county’s COVID-19 drive-up testing sites, but they will be limited to the most vulnerable residents.  Starting Friday, the county…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces assistance for small businesses, unemployed
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Newsom announces assistance for small businesses, unemployed

As the economic impact due to the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a financial relief package for small businesses, as well as those…

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Read more about the article All SCV public school campuses to remain closed for the remainder of the school year
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All SCV public school campuses to remain closed for the remainder of the school year

In a 5-0 vote held during a virtual meeting Wednesday, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board approved the closure of school campuses for the remainder of…

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Read more about the article City: Santa Clarita skate park closed until further notice
Steven Vasquez jumps off a large set of stairs at the Santa Clarita Skatepark on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City: Santa Clarita skate park closed until further notice

The Santa Clarita skate park has closed off access to the public as of Thursday until further notice, city officials announced.  “The city has announced that we are officially closing…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to big rig-vs.-sedan crash in Canyon Country
CHP officers and firefighters respond to a big rig-vs.-sedan crash in Canyon Country on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Firefighters respond to big rig-vs.-sedan crash in Canyon Country

Drivers in a Canyon Country crash involving a big rig and sedan escaped without major injuries Thursday morning.  Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene,…

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Read more about the article VIDEO: Smyth addresses public transportation operations after death of bus driver
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VIDEO: Smyth addresses public transportation operations after death of bus driver

Buses across Santa Clarita are undergoing an aggressive regular cleaning protocol and public transportation will continue to operate, Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth announced Thursday after the city learned that…

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Read more about the article Maintaining your mental health while in quarantine
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Maintaining your mental health while in quarantine

In a time of uncertainty, remembering to maintain your mental health should not be left on the back burner. As millions of people across the world are choosing to stay…

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Read more about the article Home activities to encourage family health
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Home activities to encourage family health

By Lauren Budman, For The Signal  Humans are social creatures, and isolation can be challenging, even leading to poor mental health outcomes. So it’s important to stay connected with others…

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Read more about the article An act of kindness: A good deed at the grocery store
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An act of kindness: A good deed at the grocery store

As the news of the coronavirus continues to dominate headlines, it’s always nice to hear a story that makes you smile once and awhile. During these tough times, The Signal…

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Read more about the article Hamai responds to Villanueva’s request for retroactive pay for employees
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Hamai responds to Villanueva’s request for retroactive pay for employees

Los Angeles County CEO Sachi Hamai issued a statement Wednesday calling comments made by Sheriff Alex Villanueva “inaccurate,” following the Board of Supervisors’ move to remove him as the chief…

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Read more about the article Casos de COVID-19 aumentan a al menos 58, distritos locales contemplan calendario escolar
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Casos de COVID-19 aumentan a al menos 58, distritos locales contemplan calendario escolar

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Funcionarios del Hospital Henry Mayo Newhall dijeron el miércoles que cinco pacientes nuevos dieron positivo para COVID-19, lo que eleva el número total de…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest suspect in recorded burglary
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Deputies arrest suspect in recorded burglary

Deputies apprehended a robbery suspect after receiving video camera footage of the alleged crime taking place. According to a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station news release distributed Wednesday, the incident…

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Read more about the article SCV education officials contemplate 2019-20 school calendar
Allie Certez, 4, sings "Each of Us is a Flower" with her pre-K classmates during the grand opening of the Sensory Garden at Leona Cox Community School on Friday, November 22, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV education officials contemplate 2019-20 school calendar

As news broke this week that both state and county officials are recommending schools be closed for the remainder of the year, Santa Clarita Valley school district officials said they’re…

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Read more about the article Smith, health officials to host COVID-19 tele-town hall
Assemblywoman Christy Smith speaks on the Elected Official Panel during the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith, health officials to host COVID-19 tele-town hall

The public will have a chance to tune in and raise questions about health care and mental health resources as it relates to the COVID-19 outbreak in a tele-town hall…

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Read more about the article Employee at Logix Saugus branch tests positive for COVID-19
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Employee at Logix Saugus branch tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at Logix Federal Credit Union’s Saugus location tested positive for COVID-19 and is recovering at home, according to a message from the company’s president.  On Monday, the Burbank-based…

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Read more about the article Big rig crash causes closure of Interstate 5 from Castaic to Kern County
A CHP officer opens the Lake Hughes ramp to the NB 5 after reports of a big rig crash near Fort Tejon on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Big rig crash causes closure of Interstate 5 from Castaic to Kern County

California Highway Patrol officers closed Interstate 5 from Castaic to Kern County after receiving reports of a big-rig crash involving a chemical spill on Wednesday morning.  The collision involved a…

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