Read more about the article Local markets open early for elderly and higher-risk shoppers
A man wearing gloves and mask joins the line of shoppers as thye wait for Ralphs Super Market to open in Castaic on Tuesday morning. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local markets open early for elderly and higher-risk shoppers

Some local supermarkets in the Santa Clarita Valley are opening their doors early for the elderly and other high-risk shoppers starting tomorrow.  In Los Angeles County, there have been 144…

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Read more about the article What does social distancing look like?
In an attempt to flatten the curve of COVID-19, Los Angeles County officials are urging the public to continue social distancing by remaining educated on what it is and isn’t. Christina Morillo.

What does social distancing look like?

In an attempt to flatten the curve of COVID-19, Los Angeles County officials are urging the public to continue social distancing by remaining educated on what it is and isn’t.  …

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Read more about the article Saugus football player meets NBA’s Larry Nance, Jr. through Athletes vs. Crohn’s & Colitis
Saugus football player Colton Fitzgerald met Cleveland Cavalier Larry Nance, Jr. in January as part of a surprise from Athletes vs. Crohn's & Colitis. Courtesy photo

Saugus football player meets NBA’s Larry Nance, Jr. through Athletes vs. Crohn’s & Colitis

At first glance, it seems as though Saugus football player Colton Fitzgerald and Cleveland Cavaliers player Larry Nance, Jr. lead very different lives. In many ways they do, but both…

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Read more about the article Hart alumnus Trevor Bauer hosts ‘Sandlot’ pickup baseball game
Hart baseball alumnus Trevor Bauer hosted a pickup baseball game on Saturday amidst the MLB shutdown and live streamed it on his website, Momentum. Photo courtesy Momentum

Hart alumnus Trevor Bauer hosts ‘Sandlot’ pickup baseball game

On Friday, professional baseball players were told by the MLB and MLBPA that amid the coronavirus outbreak, they could stay at their team’s spring training facility, go to their offseason…

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Read more about the article Parks and Rec make adjustments to county programs
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Parks and Rec make adjustments to county programs

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation officials adjusted programs and events, based on county Department of Public Health recommendations. Establishments associated with Parks and Recreation in Santa Clarita,…

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Read more about the article Red Cross experiencing blood-supply shortage, Henry Mayo to host blood drive
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Red Cross experiencing blood-supply shortage, Henry Mayo to host blood drive

Because of COVID-19 concerns, more than 160 American Red Cross blood drives in Southern California have been canceled, resulting in the loss of about 5,500 blood donations, according to a…

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Read more about the article Additional 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in L.A. County, a total of 144 cases
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Additional 50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in L.A. County, a total of 144 cases

Los Angeles County officials confirmed an additional 50 cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County Tuesday afternoon, bringing the countywide total to 144.  “Today I want to report that, as…

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Read more about the article SSUSD approves teachers’ association agreement
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SSUSD approves teachers’ association agreement

The Sulphur Spring Union School District board of trustees unanimously approved the tentative agreement between the district and the Sulphur Springs Teachers’ Association during Wednesday’s meeting. The tentative agreement was…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo: No new cases of SCV Coronavirus, still at 3
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Henry Mayo: No new cases of SCV Coronavirus, still at 3

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed that as of Tuesday morning they have confirmed no new cases beyond the original three from this past weekend. “(There have been) no new…

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Read more about the article SCV training facilities surviving despite coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: The Dream Team, a recreational basketball team of 15 and 16-year-old boys in the Santa Clarita Parks and Rec league, practices on Tuesday morning at Central Park. They practice usually once per week indoors, but went outside because of the nice weather. Katharine Lotze/Signal

SCV training facilities surviving despite coronavirus

After playing basketball overseas for a season, Golden Valley grad Taylor Statham was excited to come back home to the Santa Clarita Valley last week to sunny weather and a…

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SCV Chamber to host free coronavirus webinar to support business community

Amid growing concerns and restrictions due to COVID-19, or coronavirus, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is supporting the local business community with a webinar Tuesday. The free informational…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita businesses respond to closures
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Santa Clarita businesses respond to closures

Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant had to temporarily let go of nearly its entire staff following the announcement that Los Angeles County officials ordered the closure of all bars, nightclubs, theaters,…

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Read more about the article Deputies run passing vehicle’s license plate, realize it’s stolen
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Deputies run passing vehicle’s license plate, realize it’s stolen

Deputies patrolling in Castaic last Wednesday made an arrest after running the license plate on a passing vehicle, giving them reason to believe it was stolen. At 11 p.m. the…

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Read more about the article Three men arrested on suspicion of stealing $1,500 in clothes
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Three men arrested on suspicion of stealing $1,500 in clothes

Three men and one male juvenile were arrested Saturday on suspicion they stole more than $1,000 worth of men’s clothing from the Macy’s at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Deputies…

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