Acts of Kindness: SCV business owner congratulates graduates with balloons

As graduation fast approached amid a global pandemic, Santa Clarita resident Rosalie Sanchez knew she wanted to do something special for graduates. “I actually was really hoping that (the city)…

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Hart District lays off 22 classified positions, discusses possible model for fall 2020

In light of budget scares due to state funding being impacted by COVID-19, the William S. Hart Union High School District approved 22 “reduction in force” notices, or RIFs, for…

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Read more about the article Couple take the Santa Clarita park challenge
Penni and Art Perrault, of Valencia, had visited all 34 Santa Clarita city parks with their dog, Sundance, when they realized a 35th park — Plum Canyon Park — had opened. Now, they plan to start the circuit again. Courtesy photo

Couple take the Santa Clarita park challenge

By Penni PerraultGuest Contributor In March, after a week or so into the stay-at-home order due to the pandemic, my husband and I were beginning to feel cabin fever. Though…

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Read more about the article Los casos de COVID-19 aumentan en 37 en el Valle de Santa Clarita
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Los casos de COVID-19 aumentan en 37 en el Valle de Santa Clarita

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Los casos de COVID-19 aumentan en 37 en el Valle de Santa Clarita, la ciudad anuncia restricciones a los fuegos artificiales el 4 de julio,…

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Hart board to discuss potential layoffs, returning to the classroom

During a special meeting Wednesday morning, William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members will discuss potential staff layoffs and how the beginning of the school year is…

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Read more about the article L.A. County voters to track wait times for November election
View inside the electronic voting booth of the touch-screen, keypad and headphones during a mock election held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County voters to track wait times for November election

Los Angeles County announced Friday that new technology will help registered voters track wait times at the polls and that everyone will receive mail-in ballots this November, changes aimed at…

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Read more about the article Study ranks Santa Clarita among county’s top 10 with slowest internet speeds
Santa Clarita is ranked #9 in LA County for cities with the slowest internet. June 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Study ranks Santa Clarita among county’s top 10 with slowest internet speeds

Santa Clarita is among the top-10 cities in Los Angeles County with the slowest internet speeds, a recent study reported.  SatelliteInternet.com, a company that researches and helps people find satellite…

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Read more about the article Board, sheriff argue over policy changes, delays
LASD Sheriff Alex Villanueva (top center) addresses Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Signal File Photo

Board, sheriff argue over policy changes, delays

A Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors motion aimed at crisis response drew mixed reviews at Tuesday’s meeting, while supervisors delayed a vote aimed at changing use-of-force policy for police…

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Read more about the article City announces restrictions for July 4 fireworks spectators
FILE PHOTO: 11-year-old Savannah Rousselo of Canyon Country sports her red, white and blue patriotic hat as she watches the city of Santa Clarita's fireworks show on the walkway outside Westfield's Valencia TownCenter Mall Tuesday, July 4, 2014.

City announces restrictions for July 4 fireworks spectators

Residents will have a chance to view this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show in a non-traditional way, such as from social media or from their vehicles, due to ongoing…

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Read more about the article Ambulance requested for 14 Freeway traffic collision
California Highway Patrol officers respond to the scene of a traffic collision that occurred on the southbound lanes of Highway 14 near the Newhall Ave. offramp Tuesday afternoon. June 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Ambulance requested for 14 Freeway traffic collision

An ambulance was requested to the scene of a rollover crash on Highway 14 on Tuesday. The call was received at 12:42 p.m. on the northbound side of Highway 14,…

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Read more about the article Saugus crash kills horses, sends two to hospital
Emergency personnel responded to reports that a vehicle had crashed into a horse on San Francisquito Canyon Road on Monday, June 23, 2020. Rick McClure/For The Signal

Saugus crash kills horses, sends two to hospital

Two people were transported to the hospital after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a horse in Saugus Monday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports that a…

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