Read more about the article Business and golf: The game is the same
On the course, the only genuine measure of success is when all strokes are counted. “Mulligans” aren’t real. In business there are very few, if any, second chances. COURTESY PHOTO

Business and golf: The game is the same

Ken Keller SCVBJ Contributor The country is starting to open up, and you can now actually watch golf tournaments on television again. Professional golf is much more than watching the…

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Read more about the article Staying above water during quarantine
While many businesses struggle to tread water in the wake of the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, Mike Greber and his company SCV Aquarium have managed to find a way to stay afloat. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

Staying above water during quarantine

While the coronavirus pandemic forced numerous businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley to shutter, others were able to navigate restrictions and come out on top. Tackle Express, a fishing store…

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Read more about the article Mentryville cleanup event rescheduled for later date
Historian Evan Decker moves some of the tumble weeds from in front of the boys outhouse near the Felton Schoolhouse at Mentryville on Saturday, June 26, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mentryville cleanup event rescheduled for later date

When the volunteers arrived Saturday morning at Mentryville to clear brush away from the historical buildings and old schoolhouse, they were met by park rangers who informed them the event…

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Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish to 7-acre blaze in Newhall
A Los Angeles County firefighters and hand crews a brush fire on the Old Road near Calgrove Boulevard in Newhall on Tuesday, June 30, 20. Dan Watson, The Signal

Firefighters extinguish to 7-acre blaze in Newhall

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters extinguished a brush fire in Newhall near Interstate 5 on Tuesday afternoon.  The blaze was held at 7 acres and firefighters remained in the…

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Read more about the article CHP investigating rollover crash that left three injured
Firefighters respond to rollover crash on State Route 14, south of Newhall Avenue on June 30, 2020. Photo by Rick McClure.

CHP investigating rollover crash that left three injured

A woman suspected of driving under the influence and two passengers were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed and fell on its side in Newhall early Tuesday morning. …

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s fireworks display canceled after L.A. County modified order
Residents enjoy the fireworks show from the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Santa Clarita’s fireworks display canceled after L.A. County modified order

Santa Clarita officials announced Tuesday this year’s city-run fireworks show has been canceled to comply with Los Angeles County’s latest modified order prohibiting pyrotechnics displays through the Fourth of July…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement supporters rally in Valencia
Demonstrators line Valencia Boulevard near the intersection with McBean Parkway Monday afternoon in support of law enforcement officers. June 29, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Law enforcement supporters rally in Valencia

Dozens of Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered in Valencia on Monday for a rally to show support for law enforcement. Supporters stood at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean…

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Read more about the article L.A. County beaches closed, fireworks prohibited for Fourth of July weekend
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L.A. County beaches closed, fireworks prohibited for Fourth of July weekend

As the Fourth of July approaches, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced a modified health officer order issued Monday to close county beaches and prohibit fireworks displays…

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Read more about the article Officials highlight dangers of illegal fireworks
Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief of Emergency Operations David Richardson speaks about the danger posed by illegal fireworks at a press conference hosted by Fire Station 126 in Valencia Monday morning. June 29, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Officials highlight dangers of illegal fireworks

In an effort to stop the use of dangerous and illegal fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the city of Santa Clarita and its public safety partners conducted…

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L.A. County sees another COVID-19 spike, reports more than 100K cases

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced 2,903 additional COVID-19 cases, the single largest one-day spike since the start of the outbreak, bringing the countywide total to 100,772. …

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What does Garcia’s victory in CA-25 tell us about the upcoming presidential elections?

When Mike Garcia beat Christy Smith in the special election for California’s 25th Congressional District on May 12, the Republican Party understandably celebrated. Not only was it the first time…

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Read more about the article Public Health reports 2,542 new cases countywide, attributes surge to reopenings
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Public Health reports 2,542 new cases countywide, attributes surge to reopenings

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Sunday a “sharp increase” in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations linked with the reopening of businesses, as more than 2,500 new diagnoses…

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