Acts of Kindness: Local church donates ‘stay healthy’ kits
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God made “stay healthy” kits to donate to the local community. “Since we're not able to gather like before, we haven't seen…
Los Angeles County Seal.
L.A. County to allocate $15 million in child care vouchers
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced that the county Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million in CARES Act funding to provide child care vouchers for essential…
FILE PHOTO The Golden Valley softball field is empty the day after the William S. Hart School District announces the postponement of spring sports. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
City: Softball fields to close until further notice for noncompliance
All softball fields within Santa Clarita will close starting Friday until further notice due to noncompliance with the current public health order following a recent surge in visitors that include…
L.A. County reports highest COVID-19 death toll amid backlog; SCV sees large spike, two deaths
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced 91 new deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday — the highest one-day death toll since the start of the pandemic — with two…
Hart District extends emergency powers, OKs teaching from home
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members extended the superintendent’s emergency powers and allowed teachers to instruct from home during the pandemic at a Wednesday morning meeting.…
L.A. County Superior Court in San Fernando.
Man gets 10 years in DUI death
A 22-year-old Canyon Country man who took a plea deal in the vehicular manslaughter death of a 21-year-old Canyon Country woman in early 2019 received 10 years in prison at…
A Look At The Top Aviation Courses In France
France’s aviation and aeronautics sector are in a strong position within global aircraft manufacturing, research and development. We see the knock-on effect throughout the industry. Aeronautics is the leading export…
How to Stay Healthy While Completing an Online Degree
Online degrees have forever changed the potential of the workplace, especially in places like hospitals or clinics. Nurses can continue to work while completing the next qualification that allows them…
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Jennifer Danny | When Things Are Ready to Go, They Go
Hi! I want to thank you for reading my column and for those who email me or comment, it’s a real delight to connect and I appreciate that very much. …
Letters to the Editor
Lisa M. McDougald | Seeking a Reponse from City
An edited version of this letter was emailed to Councilman Bob Kellar and cc’d to all City Council members and city managers on July 18: This is my third letter.…
Education
Community: Education in brief
Alexandra Ridgewell earns degree from the University of Vermont Alexandra Ridgewell, of Santa Clarita, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in psychological science during commencement ceremonies on May 17.…
Council member Laurene Weste
Laurene Weste: Protect our beautiful landscape and prevent fires
The Santa Clarita Valley, with its rolling hills, beautiful oak trees and thousands of acres of open space, provides an unparalleled backdrop for living, working and raising a family. We…
State Senator Scott Wilk , left, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith. Signal file photo
Wilk, Smith weigh in on issues affecting California workers
While uncertainty still lies ahead for offices across California amid everchanging developments with the coronavirus pandemic, local elected officials shared Tuesday some of what lawmakers are working on in terms…
Graphic courtesy of Be The Match
It’s time to ‘Be The Match’
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a life-threatening blood cancer or blood disease, such as leukemia, lymphoma or sickle cell disease. For those thousands, a cure exists, though about…
Kalia Love Jones, 13, directed her first animated short film, "The Power of Hope," which is set to be debuted at the 2020 Shorts by the Sea Film Festival in September. Courtesy
Animated inspiration: Santa Clarita 13-year-old creates film aimed at empowering women
At 13, Santa Clarita resident Kalia Love Jones is already no stranger to hard work. In between schoolwork, training as a gymnast, piano lessons and playing the flute in honor…
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: A CHP officer in writes down information during a DUI traffic stop.
Quarantine cited as factor in DUI decline
Fewer parties, outings and bar tabs have translated to a dip in DUI arrests for the first half of 2020, according to both Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement agencies. A…
FILE PHOTO Copter 18 prepares to land on southbound State Route 14 north of Soledad Canyon Road, about one mile outside Santa Clarita city limits. Austin Dave/The Signal
Four-month-old transported to hospital after reports of crush injury
A four-month-old girl was transported from Canyon Country to a hospital Tuesday after reports of a “crush injury,” according to first responders. Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters responded to…
COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.
COVID-19 case backlog continues; SCV sees 47 new cases
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced Tuesday 2,708 additional COVID-19 cases, along with 51 new deaths, bringing the total to 178,642 and 4,426, respectively. In addition, the Santa…
The Santa Clarita Courthouse Dan Watson/The Signal
Santa Clarita Courthouse shuts down due to water main break
The Santa Clarita Courthouse was shut down Tuesday afternoon due to a water main break. In a news release distributed Tuesday afternoon by the Superior Court of California, County of…
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo
Woman arrested on the suspicion that she tried to stabbing other woman inside of home
A 41-year-old Newhall woman was arrested on suspicion of attempting to stab another woman in her Newhall home Sunday. The incident was reported to deputies at 10:30 p.m. on the…
