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Supes’ motion urges LASD, police departments to update their use-of-force policies

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to review a motion Tuesday that urges the Sheriff’s Department, and the 46 different police departments within the county, to update…

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Read more about the article Las protestas de Black Lives Matter continúan en Santa Clarita
Black Lives Matter protesters take a knee outside the SCV Courthouse and Sheriff's Station on Friday, June 5, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Las protestas de Black Lives Matter continúan en Santa Clarita

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Las protestas de Black Lives Matter continúan en Santa Clarita, el estado anuncia que nuevos sectores pueden reabrir el 12 de junio, el…

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Read more about the article Barger urges state to reopen schools; state announces new sectors can reopen June 12
FILE PHOTO Callah Yoscovitz, 5, points out a desk group to her mom, assistant principal of Old Orchard Elementary Lisa Seeley-Yoscovitz as they tour the new modular classrooms at Peachland Elementary in Newhall on Wednesday. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Barger urges state to reopen schools; state announces new sectors can reopen June 12

California’s counties will have a chance to say when their bars, gyms and schools, which could be as soon as June 12, state public health officials said Friday.  Additional sectors…

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Read more about the article Education over violence: Black Lives Matter protests continue in SCV
Black Lives Matter protesters lay down on the lawn outside the SCV Courthouse and SCV Sheriff's Station on Friday, June 5, 2020. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Education over violence: Black Lives Matter protests continue in SCV

By Caleb Lunetta and Tammy Murga After hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Santa Clarita on Thursday, about 100 took a knee outside City Hall on Friday to…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Sprouts throws mock graduation ceremony for employees
Sprouts in Valencia organizes a mock graduation for its employees who graduated in 2020. Courtesy photo

Valencia’s Sprouts throws mock graduation ceremony for employees

When six young employees at Sprouts in Valencia were called into work early one day last week, they thought their shift would be like any other — until they heard…

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Read more about the article Cientos de personas protestan, marchan en Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Station Sheriff's motor Deputies keep protestors on the sidewalk along McBean Parkway during the demonstration on Thursday, June 04, 2020 Dan Watson/The Signal

Cientos de personas protestan, marchan en Santa Clarita

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Cientos de personas protestan, marchan en Santa Clarita, la ciudad rescinde el toque de queda después de las protestas pacíficas, la carta…

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Read more about the article SCV students lead call for change
Protesters listen to Donté Ashon Green on the lawn of the Santa Clarita Court House during the demonstration on Thursday, June 04, 2020 Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV students lead call for change

Spearheading the many marches and messages through megaphones in the name of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday were some of…

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Read more about the article City rescinds curfew after peaceful protests, ACLU letter
Santa Clarita Station Sheriff's motor Deputies follow protestors as walk along Valencia Boulevard as they end the protest on Thursday, June 04, 2020Dan Watson/The Signal

City rescinds curfew after peaceful protests, ACLU letter

Just a few hours before a 14-hour curfew order was to commence, Santa Clarita city officials rescinded their directive after receiving a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union about…

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Read more about the article Keeping demonstrators cool and hydrated
A man pushes a cart full of cold water bottles as protesters march near the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway Thursday afternoon. June 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Keeping demonstrators cool and hydrated

By Emily Alvarenga and Tammy Murga While hundreds gathered Thursday in Santa Clarita to peacefully protest, others were there to provide support in a different way. Among those holding signs…

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