Read more about the article Multi-vehicle crash prompts SigAlert SB 5 near Newhall Pass
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Multi-vehicle crash prompts SigAlert SB 5 near Newhall Pass

A four-vehicle traffic collision in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, near the Newhall Pass Friday, left drivers with minor injuries and snarled traffic, blocking most freeway lanes.  Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article NSD discusses preschool programs, reopening
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NSD discusses preschool programs, reopening

The Newhall School District has announced their plans to allow their preschool program director to reopen three preschool sites.  “The direction that the board gave to our preschool director was…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita education, business settings exercise caution as COVID-19 cases are confirmed
A sign hangs on the door of the Newhall School District offices on Thursday. Shae Hammond / The Signal.

Santa Clarita education, business settings exercise caution as COVID-19 cases are confirmed

Newhall School District officials said Thursday they’re taking “an abundance of caution” after multiple COVID-19 diagnoses were linked to the district office, on the corner of Orchard Village Road and…

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Read more about the article City Council welcomes holiday season with virtual Light Up Main Street
During the lighting of the Christmas tree ceremony a woman takes a photo of city mascot Sammy Clarita at Old Town Newhall Library. The city held a virtual ceremony this year due to the pandemic. Shae Hammond | For The Signal

City Council welcomes holiday season with virtual Light Up Main Street

With glistening lights and a flip of the switch Thursday evening, Santa Clarita City Council members sought to spread holiday cheer with a virtual version of Light Up Main Street. …

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Read more about the article CA-25 election: Garcia’s narrow lead endures
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

CA-25 election: Garcia’s narrow lead endures

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, slightly extended his lead Thursday over challenger Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, in the 25th Congressional District race. Garcia’s narrow edge was only 466 votes…

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Read more about the article Costco project to cut out gym, cinema
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Costco project to cut out gym, cinema

Westfield Valencia Town Center officials’ plan to expand the mall with a 101,000-square-foot Costco and other amenities is expected to be significantly smaller as officials have proposed removing the gym…

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Read more about the article State issues stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge
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State issues stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge

Californians will once again be ordered to stay at home, with non-essential work and gatherings ordered to stop from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in counties in the purple tier,…

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Read more about the article Drive-thru hazardous-waste event set for Nov. 21
Workers, wearing protective suits, move a pallet of hazardous waste for recycling as part of the County of Los Angeles Countywide Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Drive-thru hazardous-waste event set for Nov. 21

The city of Santa Clarita has scheduled a free, drive-thru hazardous/e-waste roundup event Saturday in Valencia.  With COVID-19 precautions in place, the event is set to take place from 9…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home workshop to outline financial incentives for SCV landlords
Bridge to Home Executive Director Mike Foley thanks local and regional officials for support in funding Santa Clarita's only homeless shelter. Austin Dave/The Signal

Bridge to Home workshop to outline financial incentives for SCV landlords

After announcing last month a new initiative to house more than two dozen homeless people, Bridge to Home has scheduled a workshop for local landlords to learn about benefits available…

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Read more about the article Firefighters knock down attic fire at Melody Ranch
Firefighters extinguish an attic fire at Melody Ranch on Nov. 19, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Firefighters knock down attic fire at Melody Ranch

Firefighters knocked down an attic fire at motion picture studio Melody Ranch in Placerita Canyon on Thursday morning. The fire was first reported at 11:14 a.m. with smoke showing on…

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Read more about the article Hart district names two new principals
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Hart district names two new principals

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced the newly appointed principals for Academy of the Canyons/Learning Post Academy and Bowman High School during its Wednesday night meeting.  Juliet…

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Read more about the article Mueller concedes in 21st Senate District race, Wilk awaits further ballot counts
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Mueller concedes in 21st Senate District race, Wilk awaits further ballot counts

With a 6,300-vote lead in one of California’s five closest contests, incumbent state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has apparently secured his reelection in the 21st Senate District after Democratic…

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