Read more about the article California decides on Proposition 13
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California decides on Proposition 13

While politicians vied for a chance to either claim or reclaim seats on Super Tuesday, California residents also made a decision on Proposition 13. Proposition 13 would authorize $15 billion…

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Read more about the article Early returns show state Senate incumbents leading
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Early returns show state Senate incumbents leading

Early returns indicated on election day that incumbents Scott Wilk and Henry Stern, who represent the Santa Clarita Valley in the state Senate, were doing well in their respective re-election…

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Read more about the article 25th Congressional District: Frontrunners express initial thoughts on Super Tuesday
Christy Smith speaks at an event on election night on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 as preliminary vote tallies dropped, showing that she was in the lead in the 25th Congressional District race. Dan Watson/ The Signal

25th Congressional District: Frontrunners express initial thoughts on Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday marked the end of the California Presidential Primary for 12 candidates seeking to fill former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat after her sudden resignation last year from Congress amid…

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Read more about the article Barger leads race for the 5th District
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District, gathers with supporters Tuesday in Pasadena on Election Night, March 3, 2020. Courtesy photo

Barger leads race for the 5th District

Tuesday’s preliminary results indicated that incumbent Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the 5th District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, was well on her way to keeping…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs’ Measure US behind in early returns
Signal file photo Elementary school students in the Sulphur Springs Union School District watch a live stream of the eclipse on their classroom SMART Board on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Courtesy of the Sulphur Springs Union School District

Sulphur Springs’ Measure US behind in early returns

The $78 million Measure US of the Sulphur Springs Union School District was running behind as the county results of mail-in ballots of Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election were released. About…

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Read more about the article County to make announcement regarding coronavirus
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County to make announcement regarding coronavirus

Los Angeles County officials are making an announcement regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a news conference Wednesday.  “Officials will outline specific actions by the board and Public Health, as…

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Read more about the article Residents weigh in on new polling machines
Voters line up around the corner of the Stevenson Ranch library building with less than an hour left to vote on election night. March 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Residents weigh in on new polling machines

Stevenson Ranch residents Shana and Jeff Thomas waited nearly two hours to vote at the Stevenson Ranch Library Tuesday night. “Almost to the minute,” Jeff said, adding that their three…

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Read more about the article Officials respond to vehicle fire
Officials respond to a vehicle fire on the northbound side of Interstate 5 at Magic Mountain Parkway Tuesday. Bobby Block / The Signal

Officials respond to vehicle fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol officials responded to a vehicle fire on the northbound side of Interstate 5 on Tuesday. A vehicle caught on fire just…

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Read more about the article City launches pilot ride-share-like program for Canyon Country, Fair Oaks communities
The city of Santa Clarita launched an on-demand transit service in Canyon Country and Fair Oaks and other city destinations, starting Monday, March 2, 2020. Courtesy of the city

City launches pilot ride-share-like program for Canyon Country, Fair Oaks communities

In an effort to improve access to transportation in high-demand neighborhoods, the city of Santa Clarita has launched a ride-share-like program for residents within the Canyon Country and Fair Oaks…

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Read more about the article One person was trapped following Castaic traffic collision
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One person was trapped following Castaic traffic collision

A two-vehicle collision on the northbound side of Interstate 5 sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday. The call came in at 2:52 p.m. on the northbound side of…

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Read more about the article Deserted fire extinguisher on 5 freeway, results in two flat tires
Traffic was brought to a stop on the Interstate 5 and Highway 14 split Tuesday afternoon, after a fire extinguisher on the road deflated two vehicle’s tires. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Deserted fire extinguisher on 5 freeway, results in two flat tires

Traffic was brought to a stop on the Interstate 5 and Highway 14 split Tuesday afternoon, after a fire extinguisher on the road deflated two vehicles’ tires.  “At 12:51 p.m.,…

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Read more about the article Ways to show your heart some love
Eating healthy, staying active and getting regular checkups are all steps someone can take to lower their risk of heart disease. Metro Creative.

Ways to show your heart some love

February is American Heart Month, which is the best time to remind yourself how you can show your heart some love. Though heart disease is the leading cause of death…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo hosts events for National Nutrition Month
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is planning to host three events during National Nutrition Month (March), to encourage Santa Clarita residents to eat healthy. Metro creative.

Henry Mayo hosts events for National Nutrition Month

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is planning to host three events during National Nutrition Month (March), to encourage Santa Clarita residents to eat healthy.  “National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education…

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