Read more about the article State criticized for restrictive Thanksgiving guidelines
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State criticized for restrictive Thanksgiving guidelines

As the holidays fast approach, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health are coming under fire for their newly released guidelines on private gatherings, which come with…

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Read more about the article SUSD continues discussion on child care program suspension
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SUSD continues discussion on child care program suspension

The Saugus Union School District’s governing board plans to continue the discussion on temporarily suspending its Child Development Program during Tuesday’s board meeting. Board members previously discussed ending the program,…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Public Health backlog cleared; SCV sees 31 new cases
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COVID-19: Public Health backlog cleared; SCV sees 31 new cases

Department of Public Health officials reported 31 new COVID-19 cases in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 24 hours, as officials Monday released the latest results of countywide testing.…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest suspect in connection with stolen vehicle
SCV Sheriff's Station Deputies investigate a suspected stolen vehicle pulled over in a parking lot along Bouquet Canyon Road Monday. October 26, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Deputies arrest suspect in connection with stolen vehicle

One person was arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle in Santa Clarita on Monday afternoon. A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station sergeant identified the stolen vehicle using department resources…

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Read more about the article City receives ‘Achievement of Excellence’ award for purchasing
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City receives ‘Achievement of Excellence’ award for purchasing

The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the prestigious 25th annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute Inc.  This is the tenth time…

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Read more about the article Big rig leaking fuel prompts Hazmat response
A Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazmat crew assists in the clean-up of a fuel leak on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Castaic Monday afternoon. October 26, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Big rig leaking fuel prompts Hazmat response

A big rig leaking fuel on Interstate 5 in Castaic Monday afternoon prompted a response from Hazmat units. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a big…

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Read more about the article Valencia, Canyon Car Wash hosts Halloween fundraiser
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Valencia, Canyon Car Wash hosts Halloween fundraiser

Join in on some spooky Halloween fun, as the Valencia and Canyon car washes support the American Cancer Society with a Halloween Family Car Wash this weekend.  “(Co-owner Josh Block)…

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Read more about the article Power shut-offs return to SCV with Red Flag conditions
Crews work at a Southern California Edison facility in Valencia as the company implements a public safety power shut-off (PSPS) in an effort to mitigate fire risks during dry, windy weather in Santa Clarita on Monday. Bobby Block/The Signal

Power shut-offs return to SCV with Red Flag conditions

Southern California Edison officials announced Monday the possibility of power shut-offs for some of its customers, including many in the Santa Clarita Valley, amid Red Flag warnings and “damaging wind…

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Read more about the article SCV deputies set up containment in Newhall
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel and SCV Sheriff's Station deputies respond to reports of a battery at a mobile home park in Newhall Sunday afternoon. October 25, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV deputies set up containment in Newhall

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies set up a containment in search for a battery suspect in Newhall Sunday afternoon, according to sheriff’s officials. Deputies responded to the area following…

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Read more about the article L.A. County COVID-19 case numbers decrease following backlog
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L.A. County COVID-19 case numbers decrease following backlog

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 figures Sunday: COVID-19 cases reported in the Santa Clarita Valley in the past 24 hours: 14Total COVID-19…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Reflecting on Why We Disagree
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Reflecting on Why We Disagree

By David Hegg  Only those playing with a closed mind and a closed history book have trouble understanding why Americans are sharply divided over moral issues. At the risk of…

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