Read more about the article Now — more than ever — is the time to shop locally
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Now — more than ever — is the time to shop locally

By Mayor Cameron Smyth Many throughout the world, nation and our community have experienced the sad and worrisome impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Family, friends and neighbors of…

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Read more about the article SUV rollover slows Castaic traffic; no injuries reported
A silver SUV rolled over onto its side on an Interstate 5 embankment Saturday morning, causing slight traffic delays for commuters. Dan Watson / The Signal.

SUV rollover slows Castaic traffic; no injuries reported

A silver SUV rolled over onto its side on an Interstate 5 embankment Saturday morning, causing slight traffic delays for commuters. The collision was reported on the northbound side of…

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Read more about the article Betty Arenson | Feel-Good Phrase Du Jour: We’re All in This Together
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Betty Arenson | Feel-Good Phrase Du Jour: We’re All in This Together

T his feel-good phrase bombards us repeatedly from all forms of the media. It’s intended to soothe the angst of the omnipresent quarantine circumstances. While presented in statement form, many…

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Read more about the article Food distributor revamps business model
Fernando Barbarosa, left, of University Foods makes a delivery to Lauren Witz Greber as she signs for the order at her home in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Food distributor revamps business model

When longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident Dean Schauer began to see the empty shelves at his local grocery stores, he knew it was time to use his resources to help…

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Read more about the article Negocios reabren en el Valle de Santa Clarita
Assistant Manager Jenna Golden, left, puts out the curbside pick up sign as she and Manager Diane Roach prepare for a limited reopen of The Open Book store in Canyon Country on Friday, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal Dan Watson/The Signal

Negocios reabren en el Valle de Santa Clarita

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Negocios que reabrieron el viernes, Salud Pública aborda los casos de Val Verde y Castaic, los reclusos de Pitchess hablan sobre vivir…

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Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

CA registered voters will be asked to vote by mail in November

Registered voters in California will be asked to vote by mail in November in order to protect public health due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.  The…

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Read more about the article ‘We’re packed in like sardines’: Pitchess inmates talk about living in an outbreak
Inmates taking part in agricultural programs. Courtesy photo, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.

‘We’re packed in like sardines’: Pitchess inmates talk about living in an outbreak

By Tammy Murga & Caleb Lunetta The temperature hit the mid-90s while about 75 men walked the yard at Pitchess Detention Center. With no water available, the inmates waited outside…

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Read more about the article Transit drivers still concerned over safety after reporting additional driver death
City of Santa Clarita buses on line at the TMF on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Transit drivers still concerned over safety after reporting additional driver death

Santa Clarita Transit drivers are speaking out once again about concerns for their safety as more people return to work, after several said this week an additional colleague of theirs…

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Read more about the article Bookstores, florists among businesses that reopen in SCV
Assistant Manager Jenna Golden, left, puts out the curbside pick up sign as she and Manager Diane Roach prepare for a limited reopen of The Open Book store in Canyon Country on Friday, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal Dan Watson/The Signal

Bookstores, florists among businesses that reopen in SCV

After weeks of stay-at-home orders, several more businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley reopened their doors on Friday with changes in their operations to safely serve customers and excitement for…

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Read more about the article Mother-daughter nurses in COVID-19 unit at Henry Mayo stay strong for community
Ana Rodriguez (left) and her mother Beatriz both work together at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and have aided patients in the hospital's COVID-19 unit. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Mother-daughter nurses in COVID-19 unit at Henry Mayo stay strong for community

At home, they’re mother and daughter, but as soon as they put on their medical scrubs and enter Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, they’re a front-line duo helping the community fight…

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