Read more about the article Suspect in RV chase takes plea, gets 8-year sentence
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Suspect in RV chase takes plea, gets 8-year sentence

A Santa Clarita woman charged with nine felony counts in connection with a police pursuit of her RV last May pleaded guilty Thursday in court, according to representatives with the…

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California officials subpoena GOP over unofficial ballot drop boxes

California officials have subpoenaed the Republican Party for further information in their use of unofficial ballot drop boxes, state officials announced Friday.  Questions regarding the scope and practices of the…

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Read more about the article School districts cannot fully reopen until county gives the OK
Teacher, Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

School districts cannot fully reopen until county gives the OK

School districts across the Santa Clarita Valley have prepared the necessary paperwork to submit in-school waivers, which would allow lower grade levels to return to campus, but the higher grade…

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Read more about the article Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth addresses the public about the latest COVID-19-related developments in Santa Clarita on Oct. 14, 2020. Screenshot

Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en Santa Clarita

By Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición (del 12 al 16 de octubre): Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en la ciudad, el SUSD hace una…

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Read more about the article Six Flags officials standing by for state visit on reopening
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Six Flags officials standing by for state visit on reopening

Six Flags Magic Mountain officials said Friday they’re awaiting visits from state officials who are reviewing reopening plans, after Gov. Gavin Newsom said last week there was “no hurry” in…

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Read more about the article TMU reports two COVID-19-related cases on campus
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TMU reports two COVID-19-related cases on campus

Two students from The Master’s University tested positive for COVID-19, and are currently self-isolating off campus, according to college officials. Once the positive cases were reported, the school began contact…

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Read more about the article American Red Cross Northern Valleys Chapter welcomes new executive director
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American Red Cross Northern Valleys Chapter welcomes new executive director

By Claire Schlaman For The Signal American Red Cross of the Northern Valleys welcomes Hector LaFarga Jr. as the new executive director. He serves the San Fernando, Antelope and Santa…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 41 COVID-19 cases, 1 death in past 24 hours
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Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 41 COVID-19 cases, 1 death in past 24 hours

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Friday, which included an additional death in the SCV: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past…

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Read more about the article FEMA approves disaster relief aid for CA wildfires following previous denial
Smoke from the Bobcat fire is visible cresting over the mountains surrounding the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday afternoon. September 20, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

FEMA approves disaster relief aid for CA wildfires following previous denial

After rejecting relief earlier this week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved disaster relief aid Friday for six major California wildfires, including for the Bobcat Fire that burned more than…

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Read more about the article COC to hold virtual STEM summit
Through a series of interactive virtual field trips, EarthEcho International and the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club were able to connect female STEM professionals and local girls at the clubhouse. By having girls from diverse backgrounds see and talk to role models who look like them, officials said the organizations hope to create a pipeline of women who will enter STEM-related fields in the future.

COC to hold virtual STEM summit

College of the Canyons has partnered with the Santa Clarita Environmental Education Consortium to host the annual Green STEM Summit virtually Oct. 24. The summit is aimed to encourage middle…

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