Read more about the article Hundreds gather for ‘Let Us Worship’ rally in Valencia
Hundreds of attendees raise their hands before the start of the "Let Us Worship" event held in the parking lot of Higher Vision Church in Valencia on Thursday, 123120. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hundreds gather for ‘Let Us Worship’ rally in Valencia

Christian musician Sean Feucht’s controversial “Let Us Worship” rallies concluded on New Year’s Eve with hundreds of people gathered at Higher Vision Church in Valencia as the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Allan Cameron, community advocate, leader in cityhood effort, dies at 75
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Allan Cameron, community advocate, leader in cityhood effort, dies at 75

Known well in Santa Clarita Valley circles for his impassioned advocacy, deep baritone voice and support for the community he loved, longtime local fixture Allan Cameron died Saturday. He was…

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Read more about the article Local family ‘pays it forward,’ finds success after a tough year
Owner, Joe Cubangbang, put the finishing touches on a custom platter in the Kazuyo Japanese gourmet food truck parked on Auto Center Drive in Valencia on Thursday, 123120. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local family ‘pays it forward,’ finds success after a tough year

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the restaurant industry in March, Santa Clarita residents Angelica and Joe Cubangbang worried about the future, but found success after taking matters into their own…

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Read more about the article La Résistance: Santa Clarita resident recalls her family’s heroic efforts to fight Nazis during World War II
Soazig Millet Crawford, 82, remembers the Nazi occupation of her hometown in France during World War II. She recounts her family's acts of resistance against the Germans. Dan Watson/The Signal

La Résistance: Santa Clarita resident recalls her family’s heroic efforts to fight Nazis during World War II

Skipping down the street dressed in her Sunday best, despite the church being closed, was Soazig Millet. At the age of 4 or 5, she was seen doing this regularly,…

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Read more about the article FYI reaches fundraising goal, volunteer training Jan. 13
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence holds its socially distanced holiday party for some of the transition-aged foster youth the organization serves. Courtesy photo.

FYI reaches fundraising goal, volunteer training Jan. 13

News release Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence reached its year-end fundraising campaign goal for 2020, to date receiving $21,946 in donations, surpassing its $20,000 goal. “We are very grateful to…

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Read more about the article Off-duty officer helps in arrest after suspected package thefts
Santa Clarita Valley deputies shared a picture on Facebook of merchandise found in the back of a car, which they believe was stolen property. COURTESY SCV Sheriff's Station

Off-duty officer helps in arrest after suspected package thefts

An off-duty law enforcement officer with a watchful eye helped Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies catch a Van Nuys couple they suspect of stealing numerous packages in the SCV.…

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Read more about the article Crime watch Dec. 30, 2020: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports
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Crime watch Dec. 30, 2020: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports

Editor’s note: The following article was compiled from reports recently available at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and email from Sheriff’s Station officials. The reports are preliminary, compiled by…

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COVID-19: L.A. County surpasses 10K deaths, SoCal region still at 0% ICU capacity

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Wednesday the county had surpassed 10,000 deaths related to COVID-19, while continuing to urge residents to cancel New Year’s gatherings. “As…

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Read more about the article Zonta Club of SCV awards community grants to 3 local nonprofits
Suzie Alziebler and Cathy Gundy of Zonta with Cheryl Jones of the Child & Family Center. Courtesy photo.

Zonta Club of SCV awards community grants to 3 local nonprofits

News release One of the goals of fundraising done by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is to provide community grants to local charities. At the club’s October virtual…

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Read more about the article Meet Henry Mayo’s housekeeping crews protecting caregivers and patients
Environmental Service workers, Jesus Florido, left, and Jose Acevedo prepare to sanitize an acute rehab room at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on on Thursday, 122420. Dan Watson/The Signal

Meet Henry Mayo’s housekeeping crews protecting caregivers and patients

The fight against COVID-19 on the frontlines paints a complex, busy image: There’s a sea of scrubs and isolation gowns scrambling through hospital hallways and intensive care units as nurses…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces school-reopening plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom announces school-reopening plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a phased, in-person learning plan Wednesday, with support for the state’s youngest students to be on track to return to school as early as February. The…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Local DAR hosts Wreaths Across America event
From left, Laura Stotler, Jenny Fitzwater, Carol McFadden, Cynthia Harris, Suzanne Ceglia and Linnea Perrero. The Alliklik Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Wreaths Across America event at the Santa Clarita Veterans Historical Plaza on Dec. 19 and 20. Photo courtesy of David Stotler

PHOTOS: Local DAR hosts Wreaths Across America event

The Alliklik Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Wreaths Across America event at the Santa Clarita Veterans Historical Plaza on Dec. 19 and 20. Typically, wreaths…

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