Monthly Archives: July 2020
Read more about the article SCV student launches military care package drive
Julian Ybarra, a third grader attending Valencia Valley Elementary school, works on creating Valentine's Day Cards for active duty soldiers at a "Hearts for Heroes" event hosted by Prayer Angels for the Military at American Legion Post 504 Saturday morning. February 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV student launches military care package drive

While the coronavirus pandemic affected many Santa Clarita Valley residents, it affected local nonprofits, too, with many not receiving donations like normal.  So, when Christopher Salerno, 17, of Valencia, learned…

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Read more about the article Ban on evictions in Santa Clarita extended through end of August
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

Ban on evictions in Santa Clarita extended through end of August

Residential and commercial tenants within the city of Santa Clarita affected by the pandemic have extended protection against evictions through Aug. 31, following a unanimous vote Tuesday by the City…

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Read more about the article El condado de Los Ángeles continúa viendo una gran cantidad de casos de COVID-19
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El condado de Los Ángeles continúa viendo una gran cantidad de casos de COVID-19

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: el condado de Los Ángeles continúa viendo una gran cantidad de casos de COVID-19, el Concejo Municipal discutirá la solicitud de cambio…

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Read more about the article City: Local nonprofits can now apply for COVID-19 response grants
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

City: Local nonprofits can now apply for COVID-19 response grants

Local nonprofit organizations in need of financial support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for grant funding with the city of Santa Clarita, officials announced Tuesday. …

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Read more about the article SCV author calls his survivalist doomsday novel ‘timely’
Andrew R. Adams aka Ron Griffin holds a copy of his self-published survivalist novel "The Macro Event: America's Survival" in his Valencia office. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV author calls his survivalist doomsday novel ‘timely’

In the midst of the current health crisis, prepping for disasters has become more pertinent than ever.  Even so, when author Andrew R. Adams, a Santa Clarita Valley resident, wrote…

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Read more about the article Protesters continue call for councilman’s resignation
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Protesters continue call for councilman’s resignation

After several dozen Santa Clarita Valley residents protested last month, calling for Councilman Bob Kellar to resign, calls for him to step down continued after he left the City Council…

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Read more about the article Woman suspected of driving with a toddler on her lap and nearly four times over the legal drinking limit
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Woman suspected of driving with a toddler on her lap and nearly four times over the legal drinking limit

A woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion she was intoxicated while driving her vehicle with a child on her lap.  The incident, according to Shirley Miller, a spokeswoman for the…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist down near Central Park
One person is transported by ambulance after a motorcycle crash on Bouquet Canyon Road near Central Park in Saugus on Wednesday, July15, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Motorcyclist down near Central Park

A motorcyclist was involved in a traffic collision near Central Park in Saugus on Wednesday. The collision was first reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department at 12:53 p.m.,…

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Read more about the article What are the ‘8 Can’t Wait’ policies?
Motorcycle deputies line Valencia Blvd. Thursday afternoon as protesters gather at the SCV Sheriff's Station. June 4, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

What are the ‘8 Can’t Wait’ policies?

As the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors continues to consider the “8 Can’t Wait” new policies for policing, residents are left asking what these new types of procedures are…

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Read more about the article Child airlifted to hospital after suffering injury in Canyon Country
File photo. Rescue Helicopter 16 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Signal Photo, Cory Rubin.

Child airlifted to hospital after suffering injury in Canyon Country

A child was airlifted to a hospital after suffering an injury in Canyon Country, according to first responders. Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters responded to reports of “an injury…

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Read more about the article Community: Ashton Lee’s Naval Academy class enters second week of quarantine
West Ranch High School graduate Ashton Lee is in Annapolis, Maryland, under two-week quarantine with the rest of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2024. After quarantine, Lee and the rest of the class will take part in Plebe Summer. Courtesy photo

Community: Ashton Lee’s Naval Academy class enters second week of quarantine

West Ranch High School golf alum and current U.S. Naval Academy cadet Ashton Lee was in his second week of quarantine last week with his 2,024 fellow classmates.  The quarantine…

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