Read more about the article Public hearings on district-based elections to start after May 15
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public hearings on district-based elections to start after May 15

A timeline for public hearings on Santa Clarita’s district-based elections will start after May 15, the current deadline for the “Safer at Home” order, city officials said Tuesday.  City Council…

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Read more about the article Student’s family commemorates birthday, graduation with drive-by celebration
Lilly Duncan displays her birthday cards which were delivered by a caravan of cars wishing her a happy 20th birthday on Cherry Laurel Place in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Student’s family commemorates birthday, graduation with drive-by celebration

Despite the need to stay socially distanced, the family of soon-to-be-graduated college student Lilly Duncan were committed to finding a way to commemorate her 20th birthday while recognizing her achievement…

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Read more about the article West Ranch students receive mental health first aid training
Students in Julie Chang's peer counseling class at West Ranch High School recently received mental health first aid certificates. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

West Ranch students receive mental health first aid training

Students at West Ranch High School became certified in mental health first aid after taking a course funded by a Los Angeles nonprofit organization. Juniors and seniors a part of…

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Read more about the article Traffic collision sends two to the hospital
Emergency crews respond to a traffic collision in Val Verde that resulted in two people being sent to the hospital on Tuesday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Traffic collision sends two to the hospital

A traffic collision in Val Verde resulted in two people being sent to the hospital on Tuesday. The collision occurred on Highway 126 near San Martinez Canyon Road at approximately…

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Read more about the article Two-car collision knocks over palm tree
Emergency crews respond to a two-car collision in Saugus which resulted in a streetside palm tree being knocked over Tuesday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Two-car collision knocks over palm tree

A two-car collision in Saugus resulted in a streetside palm tree being knocked over Tuesday. The collision occurred near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road at…

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Read more about the article Newsom calls on Californians to volunteer, addresses local government restrictions
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Newsom calls on Californians to volunteer, addresses local government restrictions

Gov. Gavin Newsom called on all Californians who can to volunteer via a new state initiative during the coronavirus crisis while clarifying that local governments have the option to ease…

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Read more about the article City Council donates supplies to Bridge to Home
Mayor Cameron Smyth, right, and City of Santa Clarita City Council members look on as Bride to Home Executive Director Michael Foley lowers his mask to show his smile as he accepts a donation of 84 cases of water, 300 masks, gloves and disinfectant wipes from the city council at the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council donates supplies to Bridge to Home

After reaching out to medical professionals and firefighters last week, the Santa Clarita City Council paid a visit to Bridge to Home on Tuesday to donate supplies needed to help…

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Read more about the article Casos de COVID-19 superan los 200 en el SCV, reporte estima índice de infectados podría ser hasta 55 veces mayor.
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Casos de COVID-19 superan los 200 en el SCV, reporte estima índice de infectados podría ser hasta 55 veces mayor.

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición cubre los últimos resultados locales de COVID-19 y pruebas de anticuerpos en el condado, así como una actualización del alcalde de Santa…

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Read more about the article COC makes second donation to Henry Mayo
College of the Canyons staff members Cynthia Madia, 3rd from the right, and Gayle Freund, 2nd from the right, stand beside representatives of Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall Monday morning with food donated to the medical professionals fighting the COVID19 pandemic. April 20, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COC makes second donation to Henry Mayo

College of the Canyons classified staff members made their second delivery to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, providing the emergency room staff with lunch with some help from community donors.  A…

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Read more about the article SCV’s health care workers adapt to new normal amid coronavirus
Leah Phillips, second from left, and Victora Yoguez, far right, with fellow health care workers at Providence Holy Cross. Courtesy

SCV’s health care workers adapt to new normal amid coronavirus

Though not all are directly on the front lines, the lives of many health care workers have changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. Leah Phillips has worked at…

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Read more about the article Gas prices in SCV drop below $3 as national average continues decline
Gas prices below $3.00 per gallon at the Arco station on Lyons Avenue. April 16, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Gas prices in SCV drop below $3 as national average continues decline

Gas prices in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the region continue to decline as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the economy.  Self-serve, regular gasoline has dropped to below the $3…

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Read more about the article Smyth says city budget will ‘take a hit’ due to COVID-19 but remains hopeful
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Smyth says city budget will ‘take a hit’ due to COVID-19 but remains hopeful

With an extended "Safer at Home" order and most workplaces still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Santa Clarita’s sales tax revenue will suffer. Just how much is part of…

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Read more about the article Special meeting scheduled for district-based elections, local committee to develop district maps looking for members
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Special meeting scheduled for district-based elections, local committee to develop district maps looking for members

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected to hold a special meeting regarding district-based elections Tuesday, when the public will have a chance to comment virtually.  Council members are expected…

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Read more about the article Public Health releases COVID-19 antibody testing results
USC and Public Health conduct COVID-19 antibody testing with drive-through sites located across Los Angeles County on April 10 & 11, 2020. Courtesy of Kit Karzen

Public Health releases COVID-19 antibody testing results

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in partnership with USC, released preliminary results from a collaborative scientific study, which found that infections from coronavirus in the county are…

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