Read more about the article SCV Water suspends all late fees, service shut-offs through June
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency

SCV Water suspends all late fees, service shut-offs through June

SCV Water officials have said water services will continue, but will also suspend all late fees and service shut-offs through June 30. In a statement released Wednesday, officials laid out…

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Read more about the article Local food pantries need donations, volunteers
FILE PHOTO Volunteers with the SCV Food Pantry collect donations for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 12, 2018. Skylar Barti/ The Signal

Local food pantries need donations, volunteers

Amid disruptions brought on by the novel coronavirus, Santa Clarita Valley-based food pantries are asking the community for donations as some face lower volumes of food and volunteers.  Among them…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 countywide total rises to 190
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COVID-19 countywide total rises to 190

Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 46 cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 190.  “Today, we're reporting 46 new cases,” Public…

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Read more about the article Real-time L.A. County COVID-19 map from Pepperdine
The Homeland Security Advisory Council at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy (HSAC@SPP) has published real-time SALUS maps, in Spanish and English, for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Los Angeles County.

Real-time L.A. County COVID-19 map from Pepperdine

The Homeland Security Advisory Council at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy (HSAC@SPP) has published real-time SALUS maps, in Spanish and English, for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Looking for Something to Eat?
The Signal and feedSCV have created an interactive Google map showing restaurants that are remaining open for take-out and/or delivery service.

Looking for Something to Eat?

Here’s an interactive map showing many the Santa Clarita Valley restaurants and food establishments that are open and serving. If you’d like to be added, please let us know by…

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Read more about the article CSUN extends class suspensions, postpones commencement
The Delmar T. Oviatt Library at California State University Northridge. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

CSUN extends class suspensions, postpones commencement

The president of California State University, Northridge, made an announcement via email Tuesday that virtual learning alternatives will extend throughout the spring semester and the commencement ceremonies will be postponed.…

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Read more about the article Governor, Los Angeles supes halt evictions and slow foreclosures
Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis met with Governor Gavin Newsom during their annual trip to the Capitol on Feb. 25. Courtesy.

Governor, Los Angeles supes halt evictions and slow foreclosures

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday authorizing local governments to halt evictions, slow foreclosures and protect consumers from utility shutoffs during the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Newsom authorized…

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Read more about the article Cameron Smyth: Tracking the coronavirus
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth provides updates on closures in Santa Clarita amid coronavirus on Monday, March 16, 2020. Screenshot of live stream

Cameron Smyth: Tracking the coronavirus

To say the last week was a tumultuous one would be an understatement. Last Friday, I signed a local emergency declaration in response to the coronavirus outbreak, which is a…

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Read more about the article Chamber hosts COVID-19 webinar
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held a COVID-19 Teleconference to discuss business continuity on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Courtesy of the SCV Chamber of Commerce

Chamber hosts COVID-19 webinar

More than 250 people in the local business community logged on to learn more about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, as the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held a COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Closures continue to impact Santa Clarita businesses
Local Starbucks locations are implementing a "Grab-and-Go" policy where their stores remain open for take-out customers only. March 16, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Closures continue to impact Santa Clarita businesses

The day after Los Angeles County officials ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, a number of Santa Clarita closures also followed suit. While the Westfield Valencia Town Center is…

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Read more about the article Restocking shelves amid the novel coronavirus
Shoppers wait to check out at Ralphs Super Market in Castaic on Monday, March 16, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Restocking shelves amid the novel coronavirus

In an effort to replenish empty shelves amid the coronavirus outbreak, Santa Clarita Valley stores have implemented changes they believe will help keep the products in the hands of customers,…

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Read more about the article SCV lawmakers help secure $1B in emergency funds to fight COVID-19
Sacramento, State Capitol Building

SCV lawmakers help secure $1B in emergency funds to fight COVID-19

Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers helped secure $1 billion in emergency funds for California’s fight against the novel coronavirus that has spread across the state, including in the Santa Clarita Valley.…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of grabbing woman’s throat, continuing to assault her
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Man arrested on suspicion of grabbing woman’s throat, continuing to assault her

An 18-year-old Saugus man was arrested in Newhall Sunday on suspicion of taking a woman in her 40s to the ground by her throat and continuing to assault her. The…

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Read more about the article Sheriff discusses enforcement during pandemic
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Bobby Block / The Signal.

Sheriff discusses enforcement during pandemic

Although a number of businesses and establishments have made the decision to close in light of the coronavirus pandemic, deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station remain on patrol,…

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