Read more about the article As count continues, Smith retakes lead in close congressional race
Christy Smith speaks at an event on election night on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 as preliminary vote tallies dropped, showing that she was in the lead in the 25th Congressional District race. Dan Watson/ The Signal

As count continues, Smith retakes lead in close congressional race

In the race for the 25th Congressional District, Assemblywoman Christy Smith has retaken the lead over incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia after Los Angeles County released updated ballot counts on Monday.…

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Read more about the article 2.8 million ballots yet to be processed in CA
A woman prepares to vote at Mountainview Elementary School in the 2018 election. Dan Watson/The Signal

2.8 million ballots yet to be processed in CA

California processed more than 1.1 million ballots over the weekend and has yet to process 2.8 million more in the Nov. 3 General Election as of Monday, which includes 194,700…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Veterans Day in the SCV
The huge American Flag flies over the Schwartz Oil Company Inc gas station in Valencia and can be seen from the Highway 126 near Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal

Celebrate Veterans Day in the SCV

Veterans Day ceremonies across the Santa Clarita Valley are moving to an online platform to be enjoyed by residents from the comfort of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. City…

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Read more about the article Meadows Elementary honors local veterans
Jackson Fry plants a flag at a Veterans Day event hosted by Meadow's Elementary school Monday afternoon. November 09, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Meadows Elementary honors local veterans

While students have yet to return to Meadows Elementary School for in-person classes, teachers and staff still wanted to find a way to recognize the men and women who have…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Coroner IDs man killed in solo-vehicle crash in Stevenson Ranch
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a solo-vehicle traffic collision in Stevenson Ranch on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Bobby Block/The Signal

UPDATE: Coroner IDs man killed in solo-vehicle crash in Stevenson Ranch

Original story posted: 6:32 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 Most recent update: 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Jonathan Manuel Dacosta, 23,…

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Read more about the article Supporters celebrate after Biden projected winner of 2020 election
A group of Santa Clarita residents celebrates the election of Joe Biden to the U.S. Presidency following days of uncertainty as votes were counted. November 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Supporters celebrate after Biden projected winner of 2020 election

Over the weekend, dozens of Santa Clarita Valley residents took to the streets amid rain showers to celebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ projected win in the 2020 election. “I…

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Read more about the article L.A. County continues to see more than 2K COVID-19 cases, SCV sees death
COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

L.A. County continues to see more than 2K COVID-19 cases, SCV sees death

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 figures Sunday, which marked the fourth consecutive day of new cases over 2,000, as one additional death…

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Read more about the article Helicopter assists in multihour hiker rescue
Search and Rescue crews are deployed via Los Angeles County Fire Department Helicopter 16 to Rice Canyon as part of an operation to rescue hikers who were stuck in a tree. November 08, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Helicopter assists in multihour hiker rescue

Los Angeles County Fire Copter 16 aided in rescuing two hikers who were reportedly stuck in a tree for more than four hours in Rice Canyon Sunday. L.A. County Fire…

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Read more about the article Rain, snow return to parts of SCV, slows traffic on Interstate 5
Enough rain fell to wet the street on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country on on Saturday, November 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rain, snow return to parts of SCV, slows traffic on Interstate 5

Following a warm start of autumn, the Santa Clarita Valley got its first taste of rain, with parts of Agua Dulce and Acton even seeing some snow Saturday. California Highway…

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Read more about the article A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day
WWII veteran Alvin Larsen with his service medals at his home in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day

Each year, Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country, thanking them for their sacrifices. For most Americans, it’s a day to thank their family and friends…

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Read more about the article Stay secure for the holiday shopping season
Black Friday deals have gone online this year. Dan Watson/The Signal

Stay secure for the holiday shopping season

With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s guaranteed that Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping will look a bit different this year. Each year, it feels…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Hey, Get Over Yourself Already
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Hey, Get Over Yourself Already

By David Hegg  More ethical ink has been used in discussions concerning pride than perhaps any other element of individual character and integrity. And even so, we are usually at…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Public Health reports 64 new cases in SCV, 2,418 countywide
COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

COVID-19: Public Health reports 64 new cases in SCV, 2,418 countywide

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 figures Saturday, which marked the third consecutive day of new cases over 2,000: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported…

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Read more about the article Newhall resident who’s lived in SCV since 1945 celebrates 95th birthday
Granddaughter, Chrissy Johnson, right, adds a birthday sash and crown to Isabell Williams, as she celebrates her 95th birthday with immediate family at Old Orchard Park in Santa Clarita on Saturday, November 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall resident who’s lived in SCV since 1945 celebrates 95th birthday

Five generations of a Newhall-based family celebrated Saturday the birthday of their matriarch, Isabell Williams, who turned 95.  Donning a pink, glittery crown and a black sash that read, “95…

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