Read more about the article COC to host virtual graduation for Class of 2020
The College of the Canyons Cougar mascot leads the 1766, 2016 College of the Canyons graduating class to the Honor Grove during the commencement ceremony held at the College of the the Canyons Valencia campus in June 2016. Dan Watson/Signal

COC to host virtual graduation for Class of 2020

College of the Canyons announced Thursday a virtual commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Friday, June 5.  The decision, made by college administrators, faculty and staff after considering…

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SCV students invited to ‘Virtual Prom’

By Signal Staff All Santa Clarita Valley high school juniors and seniors are invited to the SCV’s first-ever “Virtual Prom,” to be held online via Zoom and Facebook on Friday,…

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Read more about the article Hamai briefs BOS on county budget, which projects $1.2B shortfall by June
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Hamai briefs BOS on county budget, which projects $1.2B shortfall by June

Los Angeles County CEO Sachi Hamai gave a brief breakdown of the county’s budget to the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday before substantial revisions are submitted in June.  Due to…

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Read more about the article SCV dealership sales volume returns with reopening
Maintenance worker Rene Martinez sprays BioPledge AntiMicrobial Protection spray on the interior of a car at Valencia Acura on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV dealership sales volume returns with reopening

After being closed for two months amid the coronavirus pandemic and statewide stay-at-home order, dealerships in the Valencia Auto Center reopened with a robust sales volume, according to a local…

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Read more about the article Sacramento approves $247 million allocation for construction on I-5 through Santa Clarita
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Sacramento approves $247 million allocation for construction on I-5 through Santa Clarita

The California Transportation Commission approved a $247 million allocation for construction on the I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday. The funding will go toward an L.A. Metro project…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo to reduce wages, salaries by 10% ‘across the board’
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo to reduce wages, salaries by 10% ‘across the board’

After recently terminating some management-level positions, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will reduce wages and salaries by 10% “across the board” to implement cost-control measures due to continued low numbers of…

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Read more about the article UCLA to host blood drives in SCV
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UCLA to host blood drives in SCV

UCLA is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, calling on all eligible and healthy donors to attend. While the coronavirus pandemic continues, so do the unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations,…

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Read more about the article Smith congratulates Garcia in 25th special election
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Smith congratulates Garcia in 25th special election

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, congratulated Republican Mike Garcia for his apparent victory in the race to fill the vacant House seat in the 25th Congressional District special election.  "While…

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Read more about the article Villanueva, Supes discuss Sheriff’s Department budget gap
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Villanueva, Supes discuss Sheriff’s Department budget gap

As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday, Sheriff Alex…

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Read more about the article Ferrer: ‘Safer at Home’ order ‘does not have an end date’
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Ferrer: ‘Safer at Home’ order ‘does not have an end date’

Los Angeles County’s Public Health director said Wednesday the countywide "Safer at Home" order does not have an expiration date, and would gradually be relaxed.  Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Wednesday…

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Read more about the article Castaic man arrested on suspicion of masturbating on a business property
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Castaic man arrested on suspicion of masturbating on a business property

A Castaic man was arrested on suspicion of being on a business property while under the influence and masturbating. On Sunday around 4 a.m., deputies responded to a business on…

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Read more about the article Smyth breaks down city’s efforts to reopen quicker than others ‘safely and productively’
Mayor Cameron Smyth provides live updates about the city's latest response to the pandemic on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Screenshot

Smyth breaks down city’s efforts to reopen quicker than others ‘safely and productively’

In light of concern over possible conflicting orders, Santa Clarita has taken its first steps in an attempt to reopen faster than other local governments restricted under Los Angeles County…

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