Read more about the article Federal government temporarily suspends student loan payments without penalty
Students walk through the Honor Grove on the College of the Canyons Valencia campus. (Source: COC)

Federal government temporarily suspends student loan payments without penalty

As economic repercussions continue amid the coronavirus outbreak, President Donald Trump announced Friday a temporary suspension of federal student loan payments without penalty.  The Department of Education offered details, following…

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Read more about the article All Santa Clarita Valley public school district campuses to remain closed until May 5
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students line up outside their classrooms on the first day of school at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal 081519

All Santa Clarita Valley public school district campuses to remain closed until May 5

All of the Santa Clarita Valley’s public school districts are expected to remain closed until May 5, according to education officials. The extension to the closures comes after L.A. County…

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Read more about the article Car versus bicyclist in Valencia
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Car versus bicyclist in Valencia

A bicyclist was transported to nearby hospital Friday morning, after being struck by a vehicle in Valencia.  “Call was a possible vehicle versus pedestrian,” Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman…

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Read more about the article 6th case of confirmed coronavirus reported in Santa Clarita Valley
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6th case of confirmed coronavirus reported in Santa Clarita Valley

A sixth case of coronavirus was reported in the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday. The cases, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, are listed as follows:…

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Read more about the article L.A. County: Coronavirus cases rise to 292, a jump of 61 in 24 hours
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L.A. County: Coronavirus cases rise to 292, a jump of 61 in 24 hours

The number of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County has risen 61 cases in 24 hours, bringing the total number to 292 as of Friday afternoon. “There are 138 people…

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Read more about the article Mayor urges SCV community to follow statewide ‘stay home’ order
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Mayor urges SCV community to follow statewide ‘stay home’ order

Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth urged the community to follow the new statewide order issued Thursday for residents to stay home in an effort to help prevent the spread of…

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Read more about the article $14.5 million in cannabis flowers and concentrates seized in Newhall
Two round boiling lab flasks sit in a staging area with other lab equipment removed from a commercial property on Bouquet Canyon Road by state and federal authorities Thursday afternoon. March 19, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

$14.5 million in cannabis flowers and concentrates seized in Newhall

A raid led by the Department of Consumer Affairs resulted in a $14.5 million seizure of illegal flowers and concentrates Thursday, state officials said Friday. “(We) served a search warrant…

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Read more about the article School Day Cafe serves thousands of free lunches to students
Peter Martinez hands out boxed lunches as part of School Day Cafe's program to give families access to free meals. Fil March 18, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

School Day Cafe serves thousands of free lunches to students

Over the past few days, School Day Cafe has fed thousands of students in the Santa Clarita Valley with its free pickup food service, which is currently based at its…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball build skill, chemistry at Hawaii tournament
West Ranch boys volleyball competed in the KS Cup in Hawaii in late February. Photo courtesy West Ranch boys volleyball

West Ranch boys volleyball build skill, chemistry at Hawaii tournament

When it comes to preleague scheduling, most boys volleyball teams try to play the best teams in Southern California. West Ranch took it one step further this season and played…

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