Read more about the article Hart board discusses racism, school plans for student achievement
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Hart board discusses racism, school plans for student achievement

Amid national and local protests to raise awareness, nearly four dozen individuals submitted comments addressing the same topic, calling for more multicultural, anti-racist curriculum within Santa Clarita Valley junior highs…

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Read more about the article ‘America is in pain’: Angela Underwood Jacobs testifies before Congress after death of her brother
Angela Underwood-Jacobs, a city councilwoman and community banker, announced the launch of her campaign Tuesday.

‘America is in pain’: Angela Underwood Jacobs testifies before Congress after death of her brother

Angela Underwood Jacobs, former Lancaster city councilwoman and 25th Congressional District candidate, rebuked demands to defund police and urged Congress on Wednesday to focus on other areas facing racial inequality…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to brush fire in Castaic
A Los Angeles County helicopter drops water near on the edge of a multi-acre fire that broke out on private property near Hasley Canyon road and Del Valle Road in Castaic on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Firefighters respond to brush fire in Castaic

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a 5-acre blaze in Castaic Thursday afternoon.  Reports first came in around 1:42 p.m. in the area of Hasley Canyon Road and…

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Read more about the article When WASN’T there an SCV Fourth of July parade?
From scvhistory.com: "We can't be 100% certain because we have no written information to accompany this photograph, but we're filing it under 'Newhall Fourth of July Celebration, Saxonia Park, 1909-1913.'"

When WASN’T there an SCV Fourth of July parade?

By Leon WordenPresident, SCVTVSpecial to The Signal Newhall has “purt' near always” staged a Fourth of July Parade since 1932, but just how “purt' near” has it been? It's safe…

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Read more about the article Public Health corrects SCV COVID-19 figures, reports additional death
Coronavirus. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control

Public Health corrects SCV COVID-19 figures, reports additional death

After seeing a spike in coronavirus cases in Val Verde over the last couple of days, L.A. County Department of Public Health officials have corrected the numbers, bringing the total…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s, Fire Dept. respond to possible butane hash oil lab in Canyon Country
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to reports of a possible butane hash oil lab in Canyon Country on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Sheriff’s, Fire Dept. respond to possible butane hash oil lab in Canyon Country

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded Thursday morning to a call about a possible butane hash oil lab in Canyon Country.  The…

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Read more about the article Valencia celebrates two-day graduation ceremony
Graduating senior Jenna Peterson celebrates during the Valencia High School graduation ceremony, second day, at Central Park in Saugus on Wednesday, June 10, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia celebrates two-day graduation ceremony

Valencia High School concluded the second in its two-part graduation for the Class of 2020 on Wednesday. This year, the graduating class of Valencia High School reached 700 students, 170…

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Read more about the article Family enjoys DIY project for HGTV
HGTV’s “One of a Kind” designer Grace Mitchell, left, meets with the Rossello family, right, for HGTV's new show, “Design At Your Door." Courtesy

Family enjoys DIY project for HGTV

When Angie and Nick Rossello purchased their first home in Saugus, the couple and their three children never expected to be stuck in quarantine only a few months later.  “Nick…

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Read more about the article Westfield Valencia Town Center reopens for in-person shopping
Shoppers in the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Westfield Valencia Town Center reopens for in-person shopping

Westfield Valencia Town Center opened to the public Wednesday, following a monthslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.  “I’m looking outside — the parking lot is full,” Hurat Nazarian, co-owner…

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Read more about the article Smyth se sienta con organizadores de protestas
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth listen to attendees during a discussion held at Santa Clarita City Hall on Wednesday about the recent the Black Lives Matter protests held in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smyth se sienta con organizadores de protestas

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Smyth se sienta con organizadores de protestas, se informa una nueva muerte relacionada con COVID-19 en Santa Clarita, y el condado de…

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Read more about the article School safety: Smith’s emergency assistance bill heads to Senate
FILE PHOTO Assemblywoman Christy Smith represents the 38th Assembly District, which includes Agua Dulce, Castaic, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and the northern San Fernando Valley. 08-16-19 BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

School safety: Smith’s emergency assistance bill heads to Senate

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday her bill to create a task force within the state’s Department of Education to help schools and their districts during emergencies is on…

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Read more about the article Smyth sits down with protest organizers
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth listen to attendees during a discussion held at Santa Clarita City Hall on Wednesday about the recent the Black Lives Matter protests held in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smyth sits down with protest organizers

After days of protesting outside of Santa Clarita City Hall, a handful of residents in support of the Black Lives Matter movement traded cardboard signs and chants for a table…

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Read more about the article State OKs reopening of movie theaters, L.A. County says not yet
After opening presents, residents head to the movies, restaurants and parks on Christmas Day on Dec. 25, 2018. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

State OKs reopening of movie theaters, L.A. County says not yet

California counties granted variance to hasten their reopenings can now decide to reopen movie theaters as early as Friday, state officials said earlier this week, but Los Angeles County officials…

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Read more about the article Modified health order set to go out Thursday
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Modified health order set to go out Thursday

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced a modified health officer order set to be issued Thursday and go into effect Friday for certain businesses, such as gyms,…

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New death reported in Santa Clarita due to COVID-19 brings total to 24

As COVID-19 cases in at least 19 states continue to increase, including California, the Santa Clarita Valley number of cases, which includes the numbers from an outbreak at Pitchess Detention…

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