Read more about the article Plane crash kills 2
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies assist in searching for an aircraft in Newhall Friday. Dan Watson / The Signal

Plane crash kills 2

By Vivianna Shields and Raychel Stewart Two people were killed in an aircraft crash in Newhall on Friday, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials confirmed. Fire officials received a call…

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Read more about the article A different kind of bookworm
Liza Purdy, a children's librarian at the Old Town Newhall Library, conducts a worm feeding as part of an interactive activity designed to teach kids about science. March 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A different kind of bookworm

Every Tuesday, Liza Purdy, a children’s librarian at the Newhall Library, wheels out a box of about 50 to 100 red wiggler worms for children at the library to touch and feed with composted materials like celery, coffee grounds and avocado peel.

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Read more about the article SCV’s comic book convention later this month
Cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty poses as The Rocekteer at the San Fernando Valley Comic Book Convention. Bob Ranken

SCV’s comic book convention later this month

San Diego Comic Con may be months away, but Santa Clarita geeks and pop culture fans can scratch that itch early as the Santa Clarita Valley Comic Book Convention comes to town for the second time.

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Trump declares emergency, frees up $50B to fight coronavirus

In a televised White House address Friday, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in the nation’s fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. The move was meant to make it…

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Read more about the article Via Princessa extension project advances with City Council vote
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

Via Princessa extension project advances with City Council vote

The Via Princessa roadway project, which would create an east-to-west connection for commuters in the Santa Clarita Valley, reached a step closer to construction on Tuesday following a vote from…

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Read more about the article Courts to resume operations but stay vigilant
The Santa Clarita Courthouse. KATHARINE LOTZE/Signal.

Courts to resume operations but stay vigilant

The Santa Clarita Courthouse and other courts across Los Angeles County are monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus but will continue operations with some changes, the Los Angeles Superior…

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Read more about the article The Master’s University extends spring break amid coronavirus outbreak
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The Master’s University extends spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

The Master’s University will be extending its spring break an additional week to ensure the health and safety of its students, according to a message TMU released to its campus…

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Read more about the article School closures in Santa Clarita
The William S Hart Union High School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

School closures in Santa Clarita

Following the Los Angeles Unified School District’s decision to close its doors Friday morning, local districts have begun to follow suit by temporarily closing their campuses and transitioning to online…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirm positive test for COVID-19
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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirm positive test for COVID-19

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials confirmed Friday morning the hospital has received its first result indicating a patient tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. “We had a positive COVID-19 test…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: local events canceled in light of coronavirus
Six Flags Magic Mountain halted operations due to inclement weather Monday as a wet storm moved into the Santa Clarita Valley. Austin Dave/The Signal

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.  At this time, it is…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 concerns force district to cancel spring sports
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19 concerns force district to cancel spring sports

By Signal Staff The dominoes continue to fall. The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that all sports and after school activities are canceled until April 30 at…

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Read more about the article NAIA concerns about virus bring TMU men’s, women’s basketball seasons to abrupt end
The Master's University's Michael Taylor (23) drives against Ottawa University defender Demetres Moore (15) at Master's on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

NAIA concerns about virus bring TMU men’s, women’s basketball seasons to abrupt end

Both The Master’s University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs concluded their respective seasons and conference tournaments destined for NAIA Division 1 postseason tournament berths. On Thursday morning, reality became a…

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Read more about the article GSAC athletics enacts spring hiatus due to outbreak
Santa Clarita Christian grad Kylie Brown has been critical to TMU beach volleyball's early success. Photo courtesy TMU Athletics

GSAC athletics enacts spring hiatus due to outbreak

The Golden State Athletic Conference canceled all games and matches between GSAC teams from March 12 to March 25 in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus Thursday morning.…

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