Read more about the article California takes 2-week ‘reset,’ pausing new unemployment claims
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California takes 2-week ‘reset,’ pausing new unemployment claims

California’s Employment Development Department announced Saturday it’s taking a two-week reset, pausing new unemployment claims to help expedite new claimant payments, reduce fraud and tackle a backlog of cases. This…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s deputy loses home in Bobcat Fire
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Stamsek. Courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station

Sheriff’s deputy loses home in Bobcat Fire

As the Bobcat Fire continued to threaten communities in the Antelope Valley, colleagues and friends raised funds for L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Stamsek, who reportedly lost his home in…

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Read more about the article L.A. County surpasses 260K COVID-19 cases
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L.A. County surpasses 260K COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 991Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:…

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Read more about the article VIA to host annual CEO Forum virtually
Jeff Meyer, board member of the the Valley Industry Association led the CEO forum at the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on Aug. 20, 2019. Gilbert Bernal \ The Signal

VIA to host annual CEO Forum virtually

The Valley Industry Association is set to host its annual CEO Forum in a virtual setting to identify common business and community issues and develop solutions. VIA has been supported…

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Read more about the article Market timing: coronavirus and the housing market
House for sale on Graham Lane in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Market timing: coronavirus and the housing market

It's no surprise, America has entered a recession as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to impact not just businesses but the individuals they employ. Though the economy all but shut…

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

David Hegg | Toward Ethical Disputes

By David Hegg  I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is. Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person,…

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Read more about the article Hart District looking for new Personnel Commission member
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Hart District looking for new Personnel Commission member

The William S. Hart Union High School District is accepting applications for a new member of the Personnel Commission, which oversees the management of personnel functions such as recruitment and…

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Read more about the article Law enforcement: suspect in Acton assault with deadly weapon report outstanding
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies and California Highway Patrol officers gather in front of a home on Crown Valley Road after a report of an armed, barricaded suspect in Acton on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Law enforcement: suspect in Acton assault with deadly weapon report outstanding

A man known by law enforcement for prior threats to harm deputies remained outstanding following a large response from multiple agencies, including from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, upon…

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Read more about the article Public Health: daily case rate increase possibly linked to Labor Day, more testing
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Public Health: daily case rate increase possibly linked to Labor Day, more testing

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Saturday, noting that the increase over the past four days’ rates could be tied to the…

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Read more about the article Attorney for veterinarian continues cross-examination
All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.

Attorney for veterinarian continues cross-examination

The cross-examination in the defense of Balpal Sandhu and his veterinarian’s license continued Friday, as the attorney for Sandhu questioned the state’s expert about her opinion, record review and what…

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