Read more about the article Hundreds turn out for protest, march in SCV
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

Hundreds turn out for protest, march in SCV

By Caleb Lunetta, Emily Alvarenga and Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writers A rumored protest in the Santa Clarita Valley became a reality Thursday, as an estimated 800 people marched, loudly…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita rescinds curfew after ACLU letter
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita rescinds curfew after ACLU letter

Santa Clarita city officials rescinded a curfew order after reviewing a letter received from the ACLU about a concern over the legality of the city’s curfew, which had been set…

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Read more about the article ‘Suspicious device’ found near peaceful protests
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies clear a corner at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway after a suspicious device was found near protesters on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

‘Suspicious device’ found near peaceful protests

As several hundred protesters gathered for a peaceful demonstration Thursday at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway, law enforcement officials worked to clear a corner of the intersection…

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Read more about the article Protests under way in SCV; officers investigate ‘suspicious device’
Protesters gather in the middle of Valencia Boulevard, chanting "Black Lives Matter," during the demonstration on Thursday, June 04, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Protests under way in SCV; officers investigate ‘suspicious device’

 By Signal Staff The Signal will have live updates here and on video our Facebook page: facebook.com/signalscv. After several hundred protesters gathered for what had been a peaceful afternoon demonstration…

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Read more about the article COC COVID-19 testing closed today
Volunteers direct cars out of the parking lot during the COVID-19 drive thru testing at College of the Canyons on Wednesday, April 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC COVID-19 testing closed today

As rumored protests are planned for the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday, Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 testing site at College of the Canyons has been closed for the day. The COC…

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Read more about the article Reckless driver pursuit ends in crash, one to hospital
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Reckless driver pursuit ends in crash, one to hospital

The pursuit of a suspected reckless driver in Canyon Country stopped abruptly when the suspect slammed into another car, then fled the scene, leading deputies on a foot pursuit on…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses boarded ahead of possible protests
Bonanza Jr. Market gets a delivery after it's windows were boarded up on Main Street in Newhall on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses boarded ahead of possible protests

As city officials and law enforcement prepared for possible protests Thursday, many local businesses have taken it upon themselves to do the same. Here in the Santa Clarita Valley, protests…

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Read more about the article Canyon High sends off 512 graduates
Graduating Senior Allyson Elias holds up her diploma on stage at the Canyon High School graduation ceremony at Central Park in Saugus on Wednesday, June 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon High sends off 512 graduates

The staff and faculty at Canyon High School sent off the Class of 2020 in a two-part graduation ceremony Wednesday. As will be the case with all other William S.…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita declara emergencia, solicita a la Guardia Nacional antes de posibles protestas
Santa Clarita Station Sheriff's Deputies stand guard as hundreds of protestors kneel in front of the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station on Magic Mountain Parkway on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita declara emergencia, solicita a la Guardia Nacional antes de posibles protestas

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Santa Clarita declara emergencia, solicita a la Guardia Nacional antes de posibles protestas, más los últimos números COVID-19.  En preparación para una…

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Read more about the article Newsom signs executive order for in-person voting in November
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Newsom signs executive order for in-person voting in November

In-person voting opportunities for the Nov. 3 General Election will take place, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom in his latest executive order.  The directive offers election officials a window of…

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Read more about the article County responds to Villanueva’s claims about budget, staffing issues
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County responds to Villanueva’s claims about budget, staffing issues

Earlier this month, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva furthered tensions with the county’s Board of Supervisors with his claims his department is understaffed and underfunded. The talk came after…

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Read more about the article Girl Scouts sew masks for those in need
Bridge to Home Shelter Manager Niki Feast-Williams, left, accepts 150 masks and cleaning detergent from members of Girl Scouts USA, Troop 2352. From Left, Kaitlyn Berg, Sophia Joerg, Charlize Beato, Sean Sherman and Sophia Pennington at the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Girl Scouts sew masks for those in need

Each year, Girl Scout Troop 2352 finds themselves among the top cookie-sellers among the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and each year, they strive to use those funds to…

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Read more about the article SCV groups behind Saturday protest say they have nothing planned for Thursday
Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors stand on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV groups behind Saturday protest say they have nothing planned for Thursday

The group of young adults that arranged the Black Lives Matter protest Saturday, which brought out hundreds of protesters, says they do not have any protests planned in the Santa…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita declares local emergency, announces curfew ahead of expected protest
Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protestors stand on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita declares local emergency, announces curfew ahead of expected protest

In preparation for a possible demonstration on Thursday following the death of George Floyd, the city of Santa Clarita on Wednesday issued a local emergency and a 12-hour curfew.  The…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo reports additional COVID-19-related death
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Henry Mayo reports additional COVID-19-related death

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed Wednesday that one additional person had died at the hospital due to complications related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths within the…

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