Read more about the article Photos: Happy birthday from first responders
Los Angeles County firefighters take part April 21, 2020, in the birthday parade for 7-year-old Madelyn. Courtesy of Erika Carrillo

Photos: Happy birthday from first responders

Reader Erika Carrillo submitted these photos featuring first responders participating in a recent drive-by birthday parade — in addition to family and friends — for her daughter, Madelyn. She wrote:…

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Read more about the article SCAA announces student scholarship award winners
First-place winner of this year’s Santa Clarita Artists Association student scholarship awards is Isabella Lee for her charcoal piece, “Grandma’s Tea Set.” Courtesy photo

SCAA announces student scholarship award winners

Each year, the Santa Clarita Artists Association raises funds to provide scholarships to high school graduating senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley, with plans to continue their education…

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Read more about the article No injuries reported after big rig engulfed in flames
Firefighters respond to a burning semi-truck on Soledad Canyon Road near Highway 14 Tuesday night. May 05, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

No injuries reported after big rig engulfed in flames

Firefighters from multiple Santa Clarita stations responded to reports of truck fire in a parking lot off of Soledad Canyon Road  just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, fire officials said. No…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19, los funcionarios de salud pública discuten los puntos de referencia para la recuperación,…

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Read more about the article Sheared hydrant crash results in one transported to hospital
One person is sent to the hospital after reports of a car crashing into a hydrant in Valencia. Bobby Block/ The Signal

Sheared hydrant crash results in one transported to hospital

One person was transported to the hospital following a solo-vehicle collision that resulted in a sheared hydrant in Valencia on Tuesday night.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to…

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Read more about the article Beating the odds: 91-year-old survives his coronavirus battle
91-year-old David Chalberg and his daughter Chris Morley, right to left, at Oakmont of Valencia in March. Courtesy

Beating the odds: 91-year-old survives his coronavirus battle

Longtime Santa Clarita Valley resident David Chalberg is used to taking long walks within Oakmont of Valencia community, where he resides. That all quickly changed in mid-March when the Oakmont…

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Read more about the article Newsom on businesses’ safety modifications ahead of reopening
Owner, Tania Vivian cuts a holly and berries soap loaf into bars at Soapish Hand crafted Bath & Beauty in Newhall on November 13, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom on businesses’ safety modifications ahead of reopening

Ahead of California’s second phase to reopen, Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke Tuesday on the safety modifications small businesses will have to establish as they welcome customers once again.  “We’re not…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo terminates additional staff members
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo terminates additional staff members

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital terminated additional staff members Tuesday, following management-level layoffs last week, according to officials.  Though he did not confirm the number of new layoffs, hospital spokesman Patrick…

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Read more about the article Barger ‘disappointed’ about Villanueva’s budget cuts list
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger ‘disappointed’ about Villanueva’s budget cuts list

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, is encouraging Sheriff Alex Villanueva to identify “more appropriate” budget cuts for the Sheriff’s Department rather…

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Read more about the article Hundreds rally to ‘reopen California’ in Valencia
Marian Salazar holds a sign during a rally to reopen California on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Hundreds rally to ‘reopen California’ in Valencia

With megaphones, posters and American flags, more than 300 local residents gathered in Valencia on Tuesday to rally for the reopening of California, after a statewide shutdown imposed in an…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s officials: 5 arrested with ‘slew of charges’
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Sheriff’s officials: 5 arrested with ‘slew of charges’

Following a traffic stop last week in Castaic last week, deputies arrested five individuals from Bakersfield on a “slew of charges.” On April 29, deputies were patrolling near Gibraltar Lane…

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