Read more about the article Demonstrators push for defending, not defunding the police
Mike Terry, left, makes a donation as he collects lawn signs from Andrew Lewis as they join about 100 pro-law enforcement demonstrators on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia on Friday, July, 24, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Demonstrators push for defending, not defunding the police

With signs that read “defend the police,” a group of about 80 people waved American flags on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway during a pro-law enforcement rally…

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Read more about the article July 20-24: Newsom pública pautas para peluquerías, las escuelas locales formalizan los retornos a clases
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

July 20-24: Newsom pública pautas para peluquerías, las escuelas locales formalizan los retornos a clases

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Nota del editor: La cobertura en español de Signal pasará de informes diarios a resúmenes semanales de las historias más importantes y se publicará…

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Read more about the article Developments in SCV make progress amid pandemic
Rendering of Williams Ranch, a nearly 500-home development in Castaic, north of Highway 126. Courtesy

Developments in SCV make progress amid pandemic

By Emily Alvarenga and Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writers The coronavirus pandemic has upended many business sectors and has halted many everyday activities over the past months, but construction has…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces additional safeguards for essential workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom announces additional safeguards for essential workers

With an ongoing pandemic and surge in COVID-19 cases, California is doubling down on safeguards to protect essential workers, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.  “We demanded even with our stay-at-home…

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Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish car fire, clear freeway
Firefighters arrive on the scene of a fully involved car fire on southbound Interstate 5 near Weldon Canyon in Newhall on Friday, July 24, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Firefighters extinguish car fire, clear freeway

Firefighters were called to extinguish a car fire and clear Interstate 5 on Friday. The vehicle fire was first reported at 12:14 p.m. just north of the I-5 and Highway…

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Read more about the article First responders called to reported rollover crash on Highway 14
An overturned van snarls traffic on the southbound 14 Freeway near Newhall Avenue in Newhall on Friday, July 24, 24, 2020

First responders called to reported rollover crash on Highway 14

First responders were called to the scene of a rollover crash on Highway 14 on Friday. The collision occurred near the Newhall Avenue exit at approximately noon. An overturned van…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigate non-injury shooting in Canyon Country (VIDEO)
Deputies responding to reports of a possible gunshot in Canyon Country on Thursday. Courtesy photo.

Deputies investigate non-injury shooting in Canyon Country (VIDEO)

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in Canyon Country around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.  Shortly before midnight, deputies were called to the 27900 block of…

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Read more about the article Padilla breaks down November election voting process amid pandemic
A woman casts her ballot in a voting voting booth at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Padilla breaks down November election voting process amid pandemic

In-person voting will still be available for November’s election, but operations will be strategic to keep voters and poll workers as safe as possible, Secretary of State Alex Padilla said…

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Read more about the article Deputies search for missing ‘at-risk’ Saugus resident
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Deputies search for missing ‘at-risk’ Saugus resident

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing “at-risk” Saugus resident. David James Kayvanfar, 36, was last seen on July 20 near…

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Read more about the article Complaints in SCV increase; what happens when businesses don’t comply?
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Complaints in SCV increase; what happens when businesses don’t comply?

Complaints about Santa Clarita Valley businesses not complying with COVID-19 safety measures have increased to more than 200 over the past two months, according to Los Angeles County Public Health,…

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Read more about the article Hart District avoids teacher layoffs; officials discuss return
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart District avoids teacher layoffs; officials discuss return

There are no teacher layoffs planned for William S. Hart Union High School District for the coming fall, district and teacher representatives confirmed Thursday.  Shifting state budgets due to COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Learn more about SCV groundwater in virtual workshop
Castaic Lagoon, originally a borrow area for construction of the dam, also provides recreation and serves as a recharge basin for downstream groundwater aquifers in northern Los Angeles County. Photo taken May 9, 2014. Florence Low / California Department of Water Resources, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Learn more about SCV groundwater in virtual workshop

SCV Water officials are inviting the public to join the SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency for a water-supply workshop, as they continue to develop a Groundwater Sustainability Plan. A critical link…

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