Read more about the article Valencia native, ‘Glee’ actress believed to have drowned at Lake Piru
Actress Naya Rivera on the Glee panel at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con in San Diego, California. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore.

Valencia native, ‘Glee’ actress believed to have drowned at Lake Piru

Valencia native and “Glee” actress Naya Rivera, 33, is believed to have drowned, after her child was found alone on a boat in Lake Piru on Wednesday afternoon.  Nearly 100…

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Read more about the article Early numbers show Garcia ahead in campaign finance totals
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Early numbers show Garcia ahead in campaign finance totals

Ahead of the filing deadline next week, readily available federal data showed Wednesday that newly elected Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is the lead fundraiser against Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa…

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Read more about the article Assemblyman Lackey hospitalized due to COVID-19
Tom Lackey

Assemblyman Lackey hospitalized due to COVID-19

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has been hospitalized since Sunday for COVID-19 complications, according to a statement released by his staff via Twitter on Wednesday. “He is in excellent treatment at…

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Read more about the article BOS greenlights creation of plan that would close Men’s Central Jail
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BOS greenlights creation of plan that would close Men’s Central Jail

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create a plan to shut down the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, but first, they required a detailed…

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Read more about the article El comisionado de planificación aboga por comentarios públicos en persona
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

El comisionado de planificación aboga por comentarios públicos en persona

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: El comisionado de planificación aboga por comentarios públicos en persona, El condado de L.A.informa cerca de 2,500 casos de COVID-19, Adolescente muerto…

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Read more about the article Planning commissioner advocates in-person public comment
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning commissioner advocates in-person public comment

Santa Clarita Planning Commissioner Lisa Eichman said Tuesday she would like the city to look into allowing residents to gather inside the City Council chambers to freely express themselves during…

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Read more about the article Valencia murder suspect heads to jury trial
Crime scene tape marks the perimeter of a murder investigation in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Valencia murder suspect heads to jury trial

The Valencia man suspected of strangling his boyfriend to death in 2017 has received a date for his jury trial to begin. Christian Ortiz, 24, is charged with murder in…

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Read more about the article Deputies report seizure of $10,000, kilo of cocaine from vehicle
The cocaine deputies reportedly found in a couple's vehicle in Newhall last Thursday. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Deputies report seizure of $10,000, kilo of cocaine from vehicle

A Bakersfield man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of transporting $10,000 in cash and a kilo of cocaine through the Santa Clarita Valley, according to SCV Sheriff’s Station…

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UPDATE: L.A. County reports nearly 2,500 COVID-19 cases; two deaths in SCV

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced 2,496 additional COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours Wednesday, bringing the total countywide to 123,004.  In the Santa Clarita Valley,…

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Read more about the article ‘The Quarantine Art Challenge’ coming to Old Town Newhall Library
Courtesy photo “The Beast Within,” by Mardi Georgio, is among the 40 pieces featured in the upcoming exhibit, “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” opening July 14 at the Old Town Newhall Library.

‘The Quarantine Art Challenge’ coming to Old Town Newhall Library

The Old Town Newhall Library is exhibiting “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” featuring Santa Clarita artists, from July 14 to Oct. 9. The assignments were from the daily challenge words. Several…

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Read more about the article Exhibit by artist Liang Zhang to take over Town Center Art Space
Courtesy photo Seven unique sculptures and installations by Liang Zhang, including the one pictured here, are included in a solo art exhibit opening July 8, 2020, at the Town Center Art Space inside the Westfield Valencia Town Center. The exhibit will run through Sept. 1.

Exhibit by artist Liang Zhang to take over Town Center Art Space

The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events division is excited to announce a new solo art exhibit in the Town Center Art Space at Westfield Valencia Town Center. The…

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Read more about the article La calle Main pronto podría cerrarse a los autos y permitir cenar
FILE PHOTO: Cars park along Main Street in Newhall on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

La calle Main pronto podría cerrarse a los autos y permitir cenar

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: La calle Main pronto podría cerrarse a los autos y permitir cenar, el condado de Los Ángeles informa el récord más alto…

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