Read more about the article Man accused of SCV deputy assault awaits charges in Ventura
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Man accused of SCV deputy assault awaits charges in Ventura

A 21-year-old man with a history of theft charges could face substantial prison time before he’s even tried in a hit-and-run assault he’s suspected of committing against a Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Growing problem of SCV thefts: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft of rental truck
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Growing problem of SCV thefts: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft of rental truck

A 39-year-old Encino woman was arrested Thursday in Newhall on suspicion of stealing a Budget rental moving truck — the kind of crime that local law enforcement officials say is…

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Read more about the article One person sent to hospital after reported stabbing
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One person sent to hospital after reported stabbing

One person was transported to the hospital following reports of a stabbing in Newhall Wednesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of an assault with a…

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Read more about the article Christian Olmos and Andrea Fleming | A Call for Change in Santa Clarita
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Christian Olmos and Andrea Fleming | A Call for Change in Santa Clarita

On July 20, many of Santa Clarita’s own community organizations and activists came together to release a joint statement to highlight their concerns regarding inaction by the Santa Clarita City…

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Read more about the article 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020. Courtesy of the United States Geological Survey

4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV

A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley, early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  The epicenter…

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Read more about the article Person transported to hospital following deputy-involved fight in Stevenson Ranch
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Person transported to hospital following deputy-involved fight in Stevenson Ranch

A person in a deputy-involved fight was transported to a hospital following an altercation in Stevenson Ranch Tuesday evening, law enforcement officials said.  Los Angeles County Department firefighters responded to…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita council members discuss district-based elections in light of Santa Monica lawsuit
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 council members discuss district-based elections in light of Santa Monica lawsuit

While the Santa Clarita City Council declared its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections in March, the switch is no longer a foregone conclusion following a recent Santa…

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Read more about the article Saugus Union School District board president to step down, cites family move
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Saugus Union School District board president to step down, cites family move

Julie Olsen, Saugus Union School District governing board president, announced her plan to step down from the board due to a move out of the district she represents, she confirmed…

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Read more about the article Solar panel lawsuit pushed to April 2021
Solar panels line a hillside in Canyon Country above the Canyon View Estates. The City of Santa Clarita has ordered the removal of these panels. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Solar panel lawsuit pushed to April 2021

The legal battle between the city of Santa Clarita and property owners Canyon View Limited regarding the 2.5 acres of solar panels on a Canyon Country hillside has extended far…

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Acts of Kindness: Local church donates ‘stay healthy’ kits

Members of the World Mission Society Church of God made “stay healthy” kits to donate to the local community.  “Since we're not able to gather like before, we haven't seen…

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Read more about the article L.A. County to allocate $15 million in child care vouchers
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L.A. County to allocate $15 million in child care vouchers

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced that the county Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million in CARES Act funding to provide child care vouchers for essential…

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Read more about the article City: Softball fields to close until further notice for noncompliance
FILE PHOTO The Golden Valley softball field is empty the day after the William S. Hart School District announces the postponement of spring sports. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

City: Softball fields to close until further notice for noncompliance

All softball fields within Santa Clarita will close starting Friday until further notice due to noncompliance with the current public health order following a recent surge in visitors that include…

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L.A. County reports highest COVID-19 death toll amid backlog; SCV sees large spike, two deaths

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced 91 new deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday — the highest one-day death toll since the start of the pandemic — with two…

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Hart District extends emergency powers, OKs teaching from home

William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members extended the superintendent’s emergency powers and allowed teachers to instruct from home during the pandemic at a Wednesday morning meeting.…

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