Read more about the article The Salvation Army seeks donations for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
Salvation Army teams up with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus.' Signal File Photo

The Salvation Army seeks donations for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event

As back-to-school season commences, The Salvation Army's Santa Clarita Valley Corps is in need of school supplies donations for its annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign.  Each year, the nationwide event…

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Read more about the article Saugus High grad awarded NASA Armstrong scholarship
Saugus High School graduate Elizabeth Baca was awarded NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Employee Exchange Council 2020 Joseph A. Walker Memorial Scholarship. Courtesy

Saugus High grad awarded NASA Armstrong scholarship

Saugus High School graduate Elizabeth Baca described her senior year as “very eventful, to say the least.”  After wildfires threatened her community, followed by a school shooting, then a global…

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Read more about the article CA clears COVID-19 backlog as state health officer resigns
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

CA clears COVID-19 backlog as state health officer resigns

After California’s public health officer resigned, state officials announced Monday the backlog of 295,000 COVID-19 records was eliminated over the weekend and counties, including Los Angeles County, can now process…

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Read more about the article City Council candidate filing period extended through Wednesday
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council candidate filing period extended through Wednesday

Wednesday marks the official cutoff date for those interested in running for the two Santa Clarita City Council seats open for the November ballot.  The seats up for election are…

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Read more about the article City calling for investigation into SCV Sheriff’s Station response to incident
A group of 5 protesters gathers at a shopping center near the intersection of Whites Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road Monday afternoon in response to a viral video circulating online depicting SCV Sheriff's Station Deputies detaining a group of Black teenagers at gunpoint. August 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

City calling for investigation into SCV Sheriff’s Station response to incident

By Perry Smith and Tammy Murga The city of Santa Clarita called Monday for a full investigation into a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station response regarding an assault investigation and…

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Ferrer ‘cautiously optimistic’ as daily COVID-19 cases drop below 2K

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced 1,920 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the countywide total to 210,424, as Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says the county remains cautiously…

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Read more about the article One detained after reports of attempted stabbing at Saugus Albertsons
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies detain one person following reports of an attempted stabbing at a supermarket in Saugus late Monday morning. August 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

One detained after reports of attempted stabbing at Saugus Albertsons

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained one person Monday after receiving reports of a man who attempted to use a weapon on a manager in an Albertsons in Saugus,…

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Read more about the article Barger’s office to host drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger’s office to host drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is hosting a free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Wednesday, Aug. 12.  The event, which typically feeds an estimated 1,500-2,000 families, has…

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Read more about the article SCV sees 30-case jump in last 24 hours; brings total to 4,716
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SCV sees 30-case jump in last 24 hours; brings total to 4,716

Public Health officials reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 in the last day, bringing its grand total to 4,716.  The SCV total includes those reported during an outbreak at Pitchess…

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Read more about the article Suspected gunshot victim admitted to Henry Mayo
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to Henry Mayo Hospital in Valencia following reports of a patient admitted with a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon. August 09, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Suspected gunshot victim admitted to Henry Mayo

A suspected gunshot victim was admitted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Sunday, but authorities have not yet learned where the shooting took place.  The call of a gunshot victim…

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Read more about the article County to host free food giveaway in Castaic
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: From left, Vesta driver, Lorenzo Cisneros, Santa Clarita Grocery Founder and Executive Director, Bradley Grose and Child & Family Center CEO Joan Aschoff examine the contents of one of the 250 boxes of food delivered at Santa Clarita Grocery in Santa Clarita on Friday, May 29, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

County to host free food giveaway in Castaic

Los Angeles County officials are planning a food giveaway Wednesday to help Santa Clarita Valley residents, organizers said. During the drive-thru at the event, families will be given groceries. The…

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Read more about the article Collision on I-5 temporarily blocks freeway exit, halts traffic
California Highway Patrol officers respond to the side of The Old Road near the Hasley Canyon Road on-ramp following a traffic collision that left at least one vehicle damaged Sunday morning. August 09, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Collision on I-5 temporarily blocks freeway exit, halts traffic

A traffic collision on Interstate 5 Sunday morning temporarily blocked a freeway exit and halted traffic. The collision was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 9:15 a.m., on…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Ethics Begin at Home
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Ethics Begin at Home

By David Hegg  Several times during this political season I have often gone back to the saying that “all politics is local politics.” And while it may be bad grammar,…

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Read more about the article Parents share concern over Sequoia plan
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Sequoia School 2020 Graduate Jason Eskildsen walks the campus's drive-thru graduation ceremony Monday morning in Central Park. June 01, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Parents share concern over Sequoia plan

The William S. Hart Union High School District discussed the move of Sequoia School during its board meeting Wednesday. District staff contend their plan is a feasible one, while the…

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Read more about the article Smoke reported near Newhall Pass due to mulch fire
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Smoke reported near Newhall Pass due to mulch fire

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to reports of visible smoke showing from the Newhall Pass early Saturday.  After further investigation, the smoke raising towards the sky was deemed to be…

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