Read more about the article Early results show Garcia in the lead with more than 55% of the vote
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Early results show Garcia in the lead with more than 55% of the vote

While it may take several days for the declaration of an official winner, early mail-in results Tuesday showed Republican Mike Garcia with a commanding lead against Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa…

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Read more about the article City Council to send letter in opposition to stay-at-home order extension
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council to send letter in opposition to stay-at-home order extension

By Caleb Lunetta & Tammy Murga With a projected $10 million revenue loss for Santa Clarita, the City Council is sending a letter to Los Angeles County expressing opposition to…

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Supes discuss additional coronavirus-related relief

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors addressed extending coronavirus-related protections, among other issues unrelated to the pandemic, during Tuesday’s meeting.  With three separate motions addressing rent and mortgage relief…

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City to discuss opposition to extending quarantine measures

In light of comments made by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department director, the Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss the adoption of a resolution in opposition…

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Read more about the article Firefighters investigate odor in Saugus, SoCalGas rules out natural gas
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Firefighters investigate odor in Saugus, SoCalGas rules out natural gas

The Los Angeles County Fire Department quickly cleared the scene of an odor investigation in Saugus after receiving reports of the smell of gas in the area.  Firefighters responded near…

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Read more about the article Newsom lays out guidelines for office, restaurant, retail reopenings
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Newsom lays out guidelines for office, restaurant, retail reopenings

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state was laying out guidelines for the reopening of offices, retail outlets and restaurants. Newsom did add, however, that it would be up to…

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Read more about the article Public Health director discusses extension of quarantine measures; county says order will be ‘continuously considered’
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Public Health director discusses extension of quarantine measures; county says order will be ‘continuously considered’

During the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, county Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said some stay-at-home restrictions could be extended for months, prompting a flurry of…

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Read more about the article Missing hikers found after two-hour search
Los Angeles County Fire Copter 15 flies over the Santa Clarita Valley. Cory Rubin/Signal File Photo

Missing hikers found after two-hour search

Two lost hikers were found in the Placerita Canyon Nature Center area after a two-hour search using two helicopters Monday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to…

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