Read more about the article City looking to attain more local control of accessory dwelling units
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City looking to attain more local control of accessory dwelling units

The city of Santa Clarita is seeking to attain more local control of the development of accessory dwelling units through a proposed update of its development code and an ordinance. …

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Read more about the article Man killed in Saugus crash identified
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to the scene of a fatal traffic collision in Saugus Saturday night. November 28, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Man killed in Saugus crash identified

The man killed in a two-vehicle traffic collision in Saugus on Saturday has been identified as 62-year-old Kelly Blair, of Saugus, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical…

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Read more about the article CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25: Smith concedes race, Garcia declares himself victor

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, conceded Monday in the 25th Congressional District race as final ballot counts from L.A. and Ventura counties confirmed the reelection of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa…

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Read more about the article Gunshot victim sent to hospital, suspect at large
SCV Sheriff's Station deputies investigate following after a gunshot victim was rushed to the hospital from a Canyon Country residence Monday. November 30, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Gunshot victim sent to hospital, suspect at large

A gunshot victim was transported to the hospital after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in Canyon Country Monday afternoon.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to…

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Read more about the article Coroner identifies Oxnard man as ‘Wipeout’ contestant who died during production
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Coroner identifies Oxnard man as ‘Wipeout’ contestant who died during production

The contestant who died after completing an obstacle course during production of the game show “Wipeout” in Santa Clarita has been identified as 38-year-old Michael Paredes, of Oxnard, according to…

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Read more about the article AvenuesSLS seeks donations on Giving Tuesday
Avenues Supported Living Services is asking the community to provide donations on Giving Tuesday for fuel, which will enable the nonprofit to transport clients to and from work and volunteer positions. Signal file photo

AvenuesSLS seeks donations on Giving Tuesday

By Claire SchlamanFor The Signal The Valencia nonprofit Avenues Supported Living Services is seeking donations this Giving Tuesday after suffering greatly from the effects of COVID-19.  Giving Tuesday, which falls…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo proposing construction of second inpatient tower and other projects
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo proposing construction of second inpatient tower and other projects

In an effort to bring hospital rooms up to current statewide standards, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials are proposing a series of projects that include constructing a second inpatient tower,…

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A Los Angeles man was arrested Saturday morning after a wrong-way crash in Castaic left one person dead and several seriously injured. Guadalupe Padillaperez, 22, allegedly drove his 2016 Ford…

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Read more about the article Bethlehem SCV celebrating Christmas with charity car cruise
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Bethlehem SCV celebrating Christmas with charity car cruise

The Santa Clarita Valley community is invited to join Bethlehem SCV as they celebrate Christmas with a food drive and car cruise Dec. 12.  Though the pandemic has stopped normal…

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SCV sees additional COVID-19 related death, California considers stay-at-home order

As Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional death and its highest COVID-19 patient count to date, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday raised the possibility of a statewide stay-at-home order…

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Read more about the article Congregation Beth Shalom continues volunteer efforts amid pandemic
Penni Perrault and Rochele Mann, left and right, drop off lunches to Charles Smalley, a Bridge to Home volunteer, center. Courtesy

Congregation Beth Shalom continues volunteer efforts amid pandemic

Though the pandemic has halted many volunteer opportunities, members of Congregation Beth Shalom still have found a way to help their neighbors in the community who are experiencing homelessness. Bridge…

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Read more about the article SCV restaurants hosting toy drive for kids in need
A pile of toys sits at Drifters Cocktails in Canyon Country, where toys are being collected for the business' annual toy drive to benefit local children in need this Christmas. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

SCV restaurants hosting toy drive for kids in need

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to close once again, the Marazzito family isn’t stopping them from holding their annual toy drives. Dennis Marazzito, owner of Drifters Cocktails…

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Read more about the article M & M Fasteners Supply offers support for return of filming, construction growth
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M & M Fasteners Supply offers support for return of filming, construction growth

For years, the Santa Clarita Valley has been a home to feature films, TV shows, commercials and now streaming productions, as the SCV sits in the northern half of the…

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Read more about the article A veterans’ tax-savings benefit
Meadows Elementary School recently held an event to thank veterans. The Assessor’s Office also wants to make sure that veterans in L.A. County are aware of the exemptions eligible to them. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

A veterans’ tax-savings benefit

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor This past month saw several historical events occur. The first and foremost, of course, was the presidential election. We have a new president…

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Read more about the article Three Important Online Resources Offered by SCVEDC
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Three Important Online Resources Offered by SCVEDC

Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. is an organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and growing business opportunities for the Santa Clarita Valley.…

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