Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 27 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
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Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 27 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Officials again warned residents Thursday about the importance of protecting against influenza and COVID-19, amid a report of 27 new COVID-19 diagnoses for the Santa Clarita Valley in the last…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest man on suspicion of assault after alleged crowbar attack in Castaic
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Deputies arrest man on suspicion of assault after alleged crowbar attack in Castaic

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, after a man claimed to be attacked by a crowbar-wielding assailant in a…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Government Is Best When it Represents
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Government Is Best When it Represents

By David Hegg  Well, it’s time. We’ve seen the political yard signs springing up for months, read the papers, been deluged with the TV adds, listened to candidates, pundits, loyalists…

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Read more about the article Oversight Commission formally calls for Villanueva’s resignation
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva

Oversight Commission formally calls for Villanueva’s resignation

After a fiery call for L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s resignation last month, the county’s Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday formally calling for him to step down.  The members’ vote…

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Read more about the article Deputies ask for community’s help in locating man suspected of brandishing knife at store clerk
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Deputies ask for community’s help in locating man suspected of brandishing knife at store clerk

Law enforcement officials are asking for the community’s help in identifying a man suspected of brandishing a knife at a store clerk while making threats to use the weapon.  According…

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Read more about the article City unveils latest public art project
Artist/Architect, Karen Kitayama, left, representing Forma Studio, joins members of the Santa Clarita City Council, and City of Santa Clarita Arts Commission member, Michael Millar, right, they unveil the limestone sculpture entitled "California Scape" at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

City unveils latest public art project

After two years of planning, the city of Santa Clarita unveiled “California Scape,” the latest public art project, Thursday at Fair Oaks Park in Canyon Country. “The inspiration for ‘California…

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Read more about the article Soroptimist International of Valencia host virtual Bras for a Cause
37-year Soroptimist International of Valencia member Karen Ilich and her husband Mirko pick up their dinners and swag bags for the 17th annual Bras for a Cause. Courtesy

Soroptimist International of Valencia host virtual Bras for a Cause

Each year, Soroptimist International of Valencia has hosted its annual Bras for a Cause event, raising more than $380,000 for breast cancer in the event’s 17-year history. “Every year, it…

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Read more about the article SUSD tables vote on child care until next meeting
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

SUSD tables vote on child care until next meeting

The Saugus Union School District governing board decided to table its discussion on child care until its next board meeting Oct. 27.  The discussion revolves around temporarily ending the district’s…

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Read more about the article Smyth: Trick-or-treating allowable within 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: Trick-or-treating allowable within Santa Clarita

Ahead of Halloween this year, Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth announced Wednesday residents can trick-or-treat within the city, despite state and county officials recommending against traditional practices due to the…

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Read more about the article Woman pleads not guilty to car theft, arson, probation violation
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Woman pleads not guilty to car theft, arson, probation violation

A Newhall woman accused of stealing a car and setting a fire while on probation pleaded not guilty in court at her preliminary arraignment. Maria Herrera, 28, was charged with…

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Read more about the article Newhall man arrested on suspicion of hit and run causing injury
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Newhall man arrested on suspicion of hit and run causing injury

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Newhall man Monday evening on suspicion of hit and run causing an injury, after their investigation into a report of a vehicle-vs.-pedestrian…

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Read more about the article COC, League of Women Voters offer breakdown of 2020 propositions
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

COC, League of Women Voters offer breakdown of 2020 propositions

From rent control to rules for app-based drivers, registered voters have a dozen ballot measures to consider before heading to the polls.  To help those who have yet to cast…

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