Read more about the article Veteran Memorial Backpack Walk goes virtual
Albert Rodriguez, left, and Ernie Trevizo carry the flags as they lead a group as part of the Veteran Services Collaborative's Memorial Day Backpack Walk on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Veteran Memorial Backpack Walk goes virtual

After dozens of veterans showed up to march down Lyons Avenue during the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative’s inaugural Veteran Backpack Walk on Memorial Day weekend last year, organizers had…

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Read more about the article Unions sue county over November charter amendment
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Unions sue county over November charter amendment

Multiple police and first-responder unions have filed a lawsuit to remove a charter amendment on the November ballot looking to increase spending on housing and mental health services while decreasing…

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Read more about the article Public Health tracks 11 outbreaks in SCV residential, non-residential settings
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Public Health tracks 11 outbreaks in SCV residential, non-residential settings

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials tracked multiple confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in the Santa Clarita Valley in residential and non-residential settings, which include the SCV Sheriff’s Station, a…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 outbreaks in Los Angeles County
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COVID-19 outbreaks in Los Angeles County

While almost all of The Signal's coverage is focused on the Santa Clarita Valley, COVID-19 is not strictly a local issue. The following is a map of *current* Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article 150-acre Texas Fire in Saugus prompts road closures, evacuations
Fire fighters watch hot-spots at a fire on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus on Thursday. 080620 Dan Watson/The Signal

150-acre Texas Fire in Saugus prompts road closures, evacuations

A 150-acre brush fire in Saugus prompted road closures and evacuations Thursday afternoon.  The fire received the moniker #TexasFire, due to its proximity to the Texas Canyon Ranger Station, and…

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Producer Detail arrested in SCV on 15 sexual assault, 5 assault charges

By Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writer Stevenson Ranch resident and Grammy-winning music producer Detail was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of more than a dozen sexual assault charges, according to the…

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Read more about the article No opening date, guidelines on the horizon for ‘high risk’ businesses
The Canyon Theatre Guild on Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

No opening date, guidelines on the horizon for ‘high risk’ businesses

As the pandemic progresses, more and more businesses have been given the green light to begin reopening. While some businesses have opened — and closed again as reopenings were rolled…

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Local organizations plan ‘peace bag’ giveaways for SCV students

As the back-to-school season commences, a number of Santa Clarita Valley organizations have come together to bring joy, positivity and community engagement to students in the form of “peace bags.”…

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Read more about the article The Signal begins voting for annual ‘Best Of’
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The Signal begins voting for annual ‘Best Of’

Where is the most popular option to take the family’s golden retriever when it’s time for a haircut? How does one find out the best place to take the Wagon…

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Read more about the article Public Health drafts pathway to in-person instruction for higher education
FILE PHOTO A line forms outside the Student Center during the College of the Canyons Welcome Day event at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on a Friday in 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public Health drafts pathway to in-person instruction for higher education

Institutions of higher education in Los Angeles County must remain closed for in-person instruction until further notice from state public health officials, but the county recently released draft guidelines for…

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One arrested in deputy-involved fight

One person was arrested following a deputy-involved fight in Newhall on Wednesday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a medical…

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Read more about the article Single Mothers Outreach’s HeArts event goes virtual
FILE PHOTO Artist James Loken (right) selects from a jar the name of a Single Mothers Outreach honoree to which they will work together to create an art piece that will showcase the honoree's story and exhibited at Empowering Hearts 2020. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Single Mothers Outreach’s HeArts event goes virtual

Single Mothers Outreach has announced that its annual Empowering HeArts fundraising gala has been scheduled for Sept. 12 and will take place virtually.  The theme this year is Inspire to…

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Public Health: Younger people now comprise 60% of new COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reiterated Wednesday the importance of avoiding gatherings with those outside one’s household as 18- to 49-year-olds now comprise 60% of new COVID-19…

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