Monthly Archives: November 2020
Read more about the article Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
Food loaders carry boxes of food to the hundreds of cars in line during the Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway held at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex, Aquatic Center in Castaic on Wednesday, August 12, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting a second free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Tuesday.  After a successful event…

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Read more about the article Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%

The race for California’s 25th Congressional District all but tied Thursday as Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith and Republican Rep. Mike Garcia reached 50-50% of the vote, making the election one…

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Read more about the article Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush
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Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush

Firefighters quickly doused a vehicle fire before it spread further into the surrounding vegetation near Mint Canyon Thursday morning.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win
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UPDATE: Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win

Proponents of further stem-cell research and classifying app-based drivers as “independent contractors” saw their state propositions pass after Tuesday’s vote, while those wishing to end the money bail system and…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2
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College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2

The three races for the College of the Canyons board of trustees have seen updated numbers roll in Wednesday, with the race in Area 4 tightening to a difference of…

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Read more about the article More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County
Voters mark their ballots at the Castaic Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, November 02, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County

More than 600,000 votes remain outstanding in Los Angeles County, registar officials announced Wednesday.  The preliminary estimate of outstanding ballots to be processed in the presidential general election marked 618,200,…

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Read more about the article Most of SCV opposed Measure J, but L.A. County OKs initiative
Voters at the Stevenson Ranch Public Library in Stevenson Ranch on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Most of SCV opposed Measure J, but L.A. County OKs initiative

Most of the Santa Clarita Valley has opposed Measure J, the Los Angeles County ballot measure looking to increase spending on community-based programs and decrease spending on law enforcement, but…

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Read more about the article Council: Smyth secures reelection, second open seat close contest
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Council: Smyth secures reelection, second open seat close contest

Unofficial votes in Los Angeles County showed Santa Clarita is keeping its longtime city councilman and current Mayor Cameron Smyth on the dais and the second open seat is expected…

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Read more about the article L.A. County metrics remain in state’s most restrictive tier

L.A. County metrics remain in state’s most restrictive tier

The California Department of Public Health released its updated metrics Wednesday, with Los Angeles County’s figures once again increasing, keeping it in the state’s most restrictive tier. Though L.A. County’s…

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Read more about the article CA-25: Smith maintains slight lead against incumbent Garcia
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25: Smith maintains slight lead against incumbent Garcia

The vote count will continue for several days as an unknown number of outstanding ballots have yet to be processed but one thing is certain: Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith maintained…

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Read more about the article Senate: Wilk, Mueller race less than 1% close contest
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Senate: Wilk, Mueller race less than 1% close contest

After falling behind in the polls throughout Tuesday night, incumbent state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, picked up momentum ahead of Democratic opponent Kipp Mueller, but only by a slight…

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Read more about the article Valladares holds 52-point lead in 38th Assembly race
State Assembly candidate Suzette Martinez Valladares speaks to supporters as the early returns come in at a GOP election night party held in Valencia on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valladares holds 52-point lead in 38th Assembly race

Although her victory remains unofficial, GOP candidate Suzette Martinez Valladares thanked her supporters for her near 52-point lead over challenger Lucie Lapointe Volotzky for the 38th Assembly District.  Valladares, who…

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Read more about the article Suspect in deputy-involved fight sent to hospital
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Suspect in deputy-involved fight sent to hospital

The suspect involved in a deputy-involved fight in Castaic was sent to the hospital Wednesday morning. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call for service near the…

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