Read more about the article Newsom discusses six-step plan to reopen California
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Newsom discusses six-step plan to reopen California

Gov. Gavin Newsom has put out a roadmap, outlining six steps necessary for California to consider before modifying the current stay-at-home order. “We laid out six specific indicators that would…

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L.A. County reaches second-highest one-day death toll with 66 new deaths

Los Angeles County officials reported the second-highest one-day death toll related to COVID-19 on Wednesday, with an additional 66 new deaths bringing the tally to nearly 730, as the total…

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Read more about the article Valencia vehicle pursuit ends with standoff between deputies, suspect
Santa Clarita Sheriffs Deputies stand by as the driver of a Blue GMC SUV is checked out by fire department medical staff after her vehicle was blocked by the Sheriff's Department's armored vehicle on Creekside Road and Valencia Blvd. in Valencia, the woman was transported by ambulance on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia vehicle pursuit ends with standoff between deputies, suspect

Deputies detained a reckless driving suspect after a brief confrontation in Valencia early Wednesday afternoon. The call began shortly after 1 p.m. due to deputies reportedly spotting a vehicle being…

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Read more about the article Family seeks help in finding Saugus woman missing since April 18
Saugus resident Theone Paras, 56, reported missing since Saturday, April 18, 2020 was found April 24. Courtesy of Jodi Paras

Family seeks help in finding Saugus woman missing since April 18

UPDATE: April 24, 2020 Missing woman found A local family is seeking help from the public in finding missing Saugus resident Theone Paras after she was last seen in her…

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Read more about the article Firefighters quickly douse garage fire
The contents were removed from a garage where a fire occurred on Calypso Lane in Canyon Country on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Firefighters quickly douse garage fire

A garage fire in Canyon Country was quickly extinguished by firefighters Wednesday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a structure fire on the 27000 block…

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Read more about the article Senior center thanks volunteers amid COVID-19 pandemic
SCV Senior Center Meals on Wheels volunteers don masks and gloves to make meal deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy

Senior center thanks volunteers amid COVID-19 pandemic

With nearly 200 volunteers delivering 1,000 meals to seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley, the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida is taking a pause from the current health crisis…

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Read more about the article SCV resident creates a virtual symphony
SCV resident Shie Rozow, a film and TV composer, used remote recording to bring together 82 musicians to create this beautiful mash-up of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “What a Wonderful World.” Courtesy

SCV resident creates a virtual symphony

As with many industries deemed “nonessential,” music and live entertainment have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. So, local composer Shie Rozow decided to bring the music to people…

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Read more about the article Casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Los Ángeles ve salto de 1.400 en 24 horas
Volunteers direct cars out of the parking lot during the COVID-19 drive thru testing at College of the Canyons on Wednesday, April 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Los Ángeles ve salto de 1.400 en 24 horas

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición cubre el último recuento de casos confirmados de COVID-19, que aumentó en 1,400 el martes en todo el condado de Los Ángeles.…

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Read more about the article The MAIN goes virtual
The MAIN's monthly "You're The Best" talent show competition has turned virtual with a Facebook Live scheduled 7 p.m. Thursday. Courtesy

The MAIN goes virtual

As the “Safer at Home” order continues to keep Santa Clarita Valley residents home, The MAIN has decided to find a new way to keep them entertained. Though the theater…

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Read more about the article Public hearings on district-based elections to start after May 15
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Public hearings on district-based elections to start after May 15

A timeline for public hearings on Santa Clarita’s district-based elections will start after May 15, the current deadline for the “Safer at Home” order, city officials said Tuesday.  City Council…

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Read more about the article Student’s family commemorates birthday, graduation with drive-by celebration
Lilly Duncan displays her birthday cards which were delivered by a caravan of cars wishing her a happy 20th birthday on Cherry Laurel Place in Santa Clarita on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Student’s family commemorates birthday, graduation with drive-by celebration

Despite the need to stay socially distanced, the family of soon-to-be-graduated college student Lilly Duncan were committed to finding a way to commemorate her 20th birthday while recognizing her achievement…

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Read more about the article West Ranch students receive mental health first aid training
Students in Julie Chang's peer counseling class at West Ranch High School recently received mental health first aid certificates. February 07, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

West Ranch students receive mental health first aid training

Students at West Ranch High School became certified in mental health first aid after taking a course funded by a Los Angeles nonprofit organization. Juniors and seniors a part of…

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