Read more about the article COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pitchess; 88 inmates confirmed as positive, 2K under quarantine
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pitchess; 88 inmates confirmed as positive, 2K under quarantine

By Caleb Lunetta & Tammy Murga Signal Staff Writers Between two facilities located on the Pitchess Detention Center campus, there are close to 100 inmates who have been diagnosed as…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses prepare to reopen
Maintenance worker Rene Martinez sprays BioPledge AntiMicrobial Protection spray on the interior of a car at Valencia Acura on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses prepare to reopen

As the state and county continue to announce plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions, allowing some businesses to reopen as early as Friday, many of the businesses here in the Santa…

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Death toll related to COVID-19 climbs to 6 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

A day after reporting its fifth death related to COVID-19, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials reported Wednesday an additional death, while the death toll countywide increased by more than 50,…

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Read more about the article L.A. County to reopen Friday, county announces eased restrictions
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L.A. County to reopen Friday, county announces eased restrictions

Los Angeles County officials have announced they will ease public health restrictions and reopen the county on Friday. During the county’s daily press conference on Wednesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger said…

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Read more about the article County expected today to announce easing of restrictions for Friday
Los Angeles County's 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at her inaugural State of the County address at the Hyatt. County supervisors are looking to change the way L.A. County responds to gun violence, by treating it as a public health issue. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

County expected today to announce easing of restrictions for Friday

L.A. County is expected to announce during its daily news briefing today that the “Safer at Home” order will be lifted to a wider extent than the previous statewide announcement…

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Read more about the article Public Health officials discuss benchmarks for recovery, reopening
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Public Health officials discuss benchmarks for recovery, reopening

L.A. County Public Health Department officials discussed Tuesday plans for tracking hospital capacity, personal protective equipment and mortality rates across multiple demographics to ensure those who need testing are being…

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Read more about the article Photos: Happy birthday from first responders
Los Angeles County firefighters take part April 21, 2020, in the birthday parade for 7-year-old Madelyn. Courtesy of Erika Carrillo

Photos: Happy birthday from first responders

Reader Erika Carrillo submitted these photos featuring first responders participating in a recent drive-by birthday parade — in addition to family and friends — for her daughter, Madelyn. She wrote:…

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Read more about the article SCAA announces student scholarship award winners
First-place winner of this year’s Santa Clarita Artists Association student scholarship awards is Isabella Lee for her charcoal piece, “Grandma’s Tea Set.” Courtesy photo

SCAA announces student scholarship award winners

Each year, the Santa Clarita Artists Association raises funds to provide scholarships to high school graduating senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley, with plans to continue their education…

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Read more about the article No injuries reported after big rig engulfed in flames
Firefighters respond to a burning semi-truck on Soledad Canyon Road near Highway 14 Tuesday night. May 05, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

No injuries reported after big rig engulfed in flames

Firefighters from multiple Santa Clarita stations responded to reports of truck fire in a parking lot off of Soledad Canyon Road  just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, fire officials said. No…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Henry Mayo anuncia la quinta muerte relacionada con COVID-19, los funcionarios de salud pública discuten los puntos de referencia para la recuperación,…

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