Read more about the article Human trafficking summit takes virtual setting
Over 200 people were in attendance at the seminar, and over 100 listened to Katariina Rosenblatt’s story on Sept. 28, 2019. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

Human trafficking summit takes virtual setting

The Santa Clarita Valley Human Trafficking Committee is hosting its annual Trafficking Summit virtually, starting Thursday, Sept. 24. While the pandemic has halted many things, it hasn’t stopped human trafficking,…

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Read more about the article L.A. County releases COVID-19 figures
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L.A. County releases COVID-19 figures

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: 816Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:…

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Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality advisory announced, COVID-19 testing site closed for weekend
The sun, turned red by smoke from brush fires, is framed through the power lines along Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality advisory announced, COVID-19 testing site closed for weekend

Due to the air quality warning for the Santa Clarita Valley being extended, the COVID-19 testing site at College of the Canyons was closed for the remainder of the weekend. …

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Read more about the article L.A. County reports 29 new deaths, 1,177 new cases
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L.A. County reports 29 new deaths, 1,177 new cases

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics on Saturday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 1,177Total COVID-19 cases in L.A.…

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Read more about the article Overturned vehicle sends one to the hospital
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to an overturned vehicle on the freeway Saturday morning. Photo by Rick McClure.

Overturned vehicle sends one to the hospital

One person was sent to the hospital Saturday morning following a collision, not for injuries, but rather a DUI check.  At approximately 2:21 a.m., multiple agencies including the California Highway…

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Read more about the article Supervisors to vote on preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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Supervisors to vote on preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

When the time finally comes for the COVID-19 vaccine to be ready, whether at the end of the year or early next year, Los Angeles County supervisors are saying they…

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Read more about the article Chamber’s Latino Business Alliance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Dancers from D'Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment performed at the 2019 Hispanic Heritage Dancers from D'Wilfri DanceArt and Entertainment perform at the 2018 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, hosted by the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal

Chamber’s Latino Business Alliance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Business Alliance is set to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an interactive virtual celebration Wednesday. During a cocktail reception, guests can…

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Read more about the article How to prepare for an emergency evacuation
Canyon Country evacuee Merlyn Reeves and her dog Dixie check the evacuation area map on display at College of the Canyon evacuation Center in Valencia on Friday, October 25, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

How to prepare for an emergency evacuation

Gov. Gavin Newsom just shared we’ve had more than 1 million acres burn this year, one of the worst fire seasons in history.  And in the midst of the fires,…

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Read more about the article Commonly used  terms to know for fire season
DAN WATSON HASLEY FIRE/ 3 An L.A. County fire dozer rumbles towards a wall of flames in Castaic

Commonly used terms to know for fire season

Santa Clarita Valley residents are also no stranger to seeing pictures of super tankers filling up at Castaic Lake, or seeing convoys of fire engines and vehicles streaking down the…

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Read more about the article Places where you can ‘take home a piece of your past’
Customer Edwin Watt searches for items to decorate a bar at Rooster's Relics Antiques. Dan Watson/The Signal

Places where you can ‘take home a piece of your past’

Rooster’s Relics Antiques is a trip back in time, just 20 minutes east of Valencia.  Owner Rita Hood, born and raised in Saugus, is a corporate accountant.  Hood and her…

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