Read more about the article Kaiser donates $1 million to combat coronavirus
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Kaiser donates $1 million to combat coronavirus

To aid public health organizations that are combating the spread of COVID-19, Kaiser Permanente contributed $1 million to strengthen the organizations’ infrastructure and response systems.  “Public-private collaboration and intergovernmental coordination…

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Read more about the article One Story One City author highlights her book
Silvia Moreno-Garcia, right, author of Gods of Jade and Shadow is interviewed by Debby Verba, Public Service Librarian of the Old Town Newhall Library as Morena- Garcia speaks about her writing process during an event hosted by the City of Santa Clarita Public Library and held at the Newhall Family Theater of Performing Arts in Newhall on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

One Story One City author highlights her book

Silvia Moreno-Garcia shared insights from the writing process for her book, “Gods of Jade and Shadow,” on March 7 to an audience of avid book readers in Newhall.  The One…

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Read more about the article District Attorney: beware of COVID-19 scams
Incumbent District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Courtesy Photo.

District Attorney: beware of COVID-19 scams

Due to the growing concern surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is cautioning the county to be aware of scammers offering treatment for COVID-19…

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Read more about the article COC moves up remote instruction; cancels campus events
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COC moves up remote instruction; cancels campus events

College of the Canyons will begin the transition to online learning formats from in-person instruction beginning March 16. School officials are urging students to not come to campus the week…

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Emergency officials respond to a solo vehicle crash on Bouquet Canyon Rd. in Santa Clarita Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Solo-vehicle collision in Santa Clarita

Los Angeles County fire officials responded to a traffic collision on Bouquet Canyon Road that involved one hospital transport on Saturday. One person was transported to the hospital, according to…

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Read more about the article Second positive test for COVID-19 confirmed
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Second positive test for COVID-19 confirmed

The second positive test for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has been confirmed by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials Saturday morning.  “We do have a second positive (case),” said Patrick…

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Heritage League suspends all spring sports activities due to health concerns

Trinity Classical Academy and Santa Clarita Christian School are two athletics programs that have seen an uptick in the production of the sports teams as of lately. Both the boys…

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Read more about the article SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns
The Golden Valley baseball field is empty the day after the William S. Hart School District announces the postponement of spring sports. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns

At the end of every prep sports season, for every team, there is a day dedicated to uniform return. But after the William S. Hart School District decided to postpone…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Local events canceled in light of coronavirus
David Thornbury performs some trick roping for a picture with Sonia and Zachary Hill at the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall. Signal file photo

UPDATE: Local events canceled in light of coronavirus

To slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, some local events that were slated to take place in the coming weeks have been canceled.  Some of these events will…

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Read more about the article Castaic Area Town Council postpones special election
The Castaic Area Town Council during a meeting. Vivianna Shields/The Signal

Castaic Area Town Council postpones special election

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Castaic Area Town Council is canceling its special election that was scheduled for Saturday and their monthly meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday.  “The…

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Read more about the article Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak
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Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak

In an ever-changing situation, health officials are continuing to follow policies that were set in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the coronavirus outbreak.  “We are…

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Read more about the article Churches response to COVID-19
Hundreds of people attend weekly services at Real Life Church in Valencia. Dan Watson for The Signal

Churches response to COVID-19

Following the latest updates on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak, local churches are taking steps to slow and limit the spread in their congregations.  There has been one confirmed case…

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: Santa Clarita declares local emergency
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth signs proclamation of a local emergency in Santa Clarita in response to COVID-19 coronavirus on Friday, March 13, 2020. Bobby Block/ The Signal

Coronavirus: Santa Clarita declares local emergency

The Santa Clarita City Council declared a local emergency Friday in response to developments of the novel coronavirus, following local health officials’ confirmation of the first case in the city. …

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Read more about the article Coronavirus: Bella Vida to offer drive-thru service
The new Bella Vida senior center. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Coronavirus: Bella Vida to offer drive-thru service

In an effort to minimize the risk of the novel coronavirus for older adults, whom health officials have deemed to be at higher risk, the Santa Clarita Valley senior center…

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