City to discuss opposition to extending quarantine measures

In light of comments made by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department director, the Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss the adoption of a resolution in opposition…

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Read more about the article Firefighters investigate odor in Saugus, SoCalGas rules out natural gas
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Firefighters investigate odor in Saugus, SoCalGas rules out natural gas

The Los Angeles County Fire Department quickly cleared the scene of an odor investigation in Saugus after receiving reports of the smell of gas in the area.  Firefighters responded near…

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Newsom lays out guidelines for office, restaurant, retail reopenings

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state was laying out guidelines for the reopening of offices, retail outlets and restaurants. Newsom did add, however, that it would be up to…

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Read more about the article Public Health director discusses extension of quarantine measures; county says order will be ‘continuously considered’
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Public Health director discusses extension of quarantine measures; county says order will be ‘continuously considered’

During the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, county Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said some stay-at-home restrictions could be extended for months, prompting a flurry of…

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Read more about the article Missing hikers found after two-hour search
Los Angeles County Fire Copter 15 flies over the Santa Clarita Valley. Cory Rubin/Signal File Photo

Missing hikers found after two-hour search

Two lost hikers were found in the Placerita Canyon Nature Center area after a two-hour search using two helicopters Monday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to…

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Read more about the article First responders called to psychological rescue at Pitchess
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials respond to reports of a psychological rescue at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

First responders called to psychological rescue at Pitchess

Los Angeles County firefighters and paramedics responded to reports of a person threatening to kill themself at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic Tuesday morning. “It’s a jumper,” fire Supervisor…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening
Restaurants are open for take-out business at Soledad Plaza in Canyon Country, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening

As some businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley are wrapping up their first weekend open in nearly two months, others are reflecting on what has become their new normal.  While…

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Read more about the article Tuesday marks final day to return special election ballot
Signal file photo. Voters cast their ballots at the Bouquet Canyon Church in Saugus on in the June 2016 election. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Tuesday marks final day to return special election ballot

Tuesday marks the final day to return your 25th Congressional District special election ballot by mail or at a 24-hour drop box location.  The election is set to decide who…

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Supes to discuss tenant protection, Newhall Ranch project

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are set to discuss the financial implications the coronavirus pandemic has had on the county’s budget in a special meeting Wednesday.  While Tuesday’s…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation
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Child & Family Center awarded Behavioral Health Care Accreditation

The Child & Family Center recently announced that it has been awarded a three-year Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve…

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Read more about the article California among Western states asking federal government for financial assistance
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California among Western states asking federal government for financial assistance

As the economic challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic continue, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Colorado officials are asking the federal government for $1 trillion,…

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Read more about the article Sheriff contends Pitchess inmates are purposefully infecting themselves
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Sheriff contends Pitchess inmates are purposefully infecting themselves

Sheriff Alex Villanueva alleged Pitchess Detention Center inmates are purposefully infecting themselves with the coronavirus, saying they’re sharing water bottles, masks and cups to transmit the disease among one another,…

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