Read more about the article July SCV domestic violence reports increase by 59% over 2019
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July SCV domestic violence reports increase by 59% over 2019

The number of Santa Clarita Valley domestic violence reports continue to show higher rates than it had last year, echoing a trend domestic violence experts are seeing throughout Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Saying goodbye to the Martial Arts Fitness Center
Freddy Bouciegues says goodbye to the Martial Arts Fitness Center after 18 years in businesses. Courtesy

Saying goodbye to the Martial Arts Fitness Center

When Liz Bouciegues opened the Martial Arts Fitness Center in Canyon Country 18 years ago, she knew she wanted more than a place for children to learn martial arts. “I…

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Read more about the article Grading underway for long-awaited bike park
Work begins on a new city bike park with BMX elements above the George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Grading underway for long-awaited bike park

Bike enthusiasts might be able to ride at a new city park with BMX and mountain biking elements as early as next month, officials said Wednesday.  The long-awaited recreational amenity…

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Read more about the article Wilk urges Newsom to expand EDD operations
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Wilk urges Newsom to expand EDD operations

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Central Valley, have urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep the state’s Employment Development Department phone lines and operations open and…

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Read more about the article Hart District likely to proceed with Sequoia move; parents express concerns
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Hart District likely to proceed with Sequoia move; parents express concerns

While William S. Hart Union High School District officials have said they’re likely to move forward with the plan, a number of parents from the small, yet niche Sequoia School…

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Golden State tops NY for most COVID cases; L.A. County sees more than 3,000 new diagnoses

California surpassed New York in having the most COVID-19 cases in the nation, as Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Wednesday 3,266 additional diagnoses in the last…

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Read more about the article Additional artists announced for Quarantine Art Challenge
Courtesy photo “Bye Bye Virus,” by Meressa Naftulin, is among the 40 pieces featured in the upcoming exhibit, “The Quarantine Art Challenge,” opening July 14 at the Old Town Newhall Library.

Additional artists announced for Quarantine Art Challenge

Additional participating artists have been announced for the Quarantine Art Challenge, on exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library until Oct. 9. Courtesy photo “Click Your Heels,” by Cheri Marcovitch,…

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Read more about the article SCV schools formalize delayed returns
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students line up outside their classrooms on the first day of school at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal 081519

SCV schools formalize delayed returns

By Caleb Lunetta & Perry Smith Following votes held Monday and Tuesday by the governing boards for the Newhall, Saugus Union and Sulphur Springs Union school districts, all five public…

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Read more about the article Two Seattle men arrested on slew of charges, suspected of drug and illegal firearm possession
The items retrieved during a SAT team operation on Friday. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station .

Two Seattle men arrested on slew of charges, suspected of drug and illegal firearm possession

Two Seattle men were arrested on suspicion of possessing a number of drugs, illegal firearms and body-armor-piercing ammunition. On Friday, deputies were patrolling hotel parking lots in the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article SCV Rotary Club donates meals to Sheriff’s Station
Members of the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donate sandwiches to SCV Sheriff's Station deputies along with a poster expressing their gratitude to Law Enforcement Officers. Rotary club members from left to right: Steve Corn, Tim Cole, and Larry Parsons. July 20, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV Rotary Club donates meals to Sheriff’s Station

As a “thank you for keeping the peace,” members of the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donated meals to the SCV Sheriff’s Station on Monday. After protests surrounding the death…

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Read more about the article SCV residents hold rally in support of full return to campuses
Reagan Ann, 16, right, joins a group of Trinity Classical Academy students on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard as they hold signs in support of safe, in-person schooling on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV residents hold rally in support of full return to campuses

A group of a few dozen parents, school administrators and students held a “Open Up Our Schools” rally on Tuesday in support of returning to school campuses in the fall.…

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Read more about the article Hart Dance Team performs for SCV seniors
The Hart High School dance team performs at Bella Vida during the senior center’s drive-thru lunch program. Courtesy

Hart Dance Team performs for SCV seniors

As seniors drove through the Bella Vida Senior Center parking lot last week, they were treated to a special performance by the Hart High School dance team.  “Because of COVID,…

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Read more about the article Board, sheriff continue to face off over budget
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Board, sheriff continue to face off over budget

A Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors motion aimed at shifting budget priorities to “revitalize” under-resourced and low-income communities in the county left the board and Sheriff Alex Villanueva at…

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Read more about the article City receives $18.3M in CARES Act funds for transit services
A city bus returns from its morning route at the Transit Maintenance Facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal \ The Signal

City receives $18.3M in CARES Act funds for transit services

Santa Clarita has received a portion of $25 billion in grant funding specific to aiding local governments’ transportation systems serving their communities affected by the COVID-19 crisis, federal transit officials…

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