Read more about the article State moves to issue land-use restrictions amid Whittaker-Bermite cleanup report
Signal file photo Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the cleanup efforts of the Whittaker-Bermite site in Valencia in October 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

State moves to issue land-use restrictions amid Whittaker-Bermite cleanup report

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is developing draft agreements that break down what can and cannot be done in areas that will be restricted in the nearly 1,000…

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Read more about the article Insight Treatment counselor shares recovery journey with SCV Sheriff’s J-Team
Ivan Lozano, left, listens a Johnathon Guerino share his story during SCV Sheriff’s Station J-Team Facebook live event on Thursday, Nov. 5 2020. The Insight Treatment counselors also shared where residents can seek help and support. Screenshot

Insight Treatment counselor shares recovery journey with SCV Sheriff’s J-Team

Years ago, Johnathon Guerino had two options: hop in a white van that shuttles people to drug-and-alcohol rehab centers or get on the Metro subway and “go get loaded.”  “I…

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Read more about the article CA has yet to count 4.5M ballots, 790K in L.A. County, per election officials
Voters at the Stevenson Ranch Public Library in Stevenson Ranch on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

CA has yet to count 4.5M ballots, 790K in L.A. County, per election officials

An estimated 4.5 million outstanding ballots remain to be counted in California, including more than 790,000 in Los Angeles County, elections officials announced Thursday.  The state has already processed 12.4…

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Read more about the article Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
Food loaders carry boxes of food to the hundreds of cars in line during the Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway held at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex, Aquatic Center in Castaic on Wednesday, August 12, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting a second free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Tuesday.  After a successful event…

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Read more about the article Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%
Christy Smith and Mike Garcia head to special election on May 12, 2020. Courtesy photos

Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%

The race for California’s 25th Congressional District all but tied Thursday as Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith and Republican Rep. Mike Garcia reached 50-50% of the vote, making the election one…

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Read more about the article Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush
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Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush

Firefighters quickly doused a vehicle fire before it spread further into the surrounding vegetation near Mint Canyon Thursday morning.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win
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UPDATE: Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win

Proponents of further stem-cell research and classifying app-based drivers as “independent contractors” saw their state propositions pass after Tuesday’s vote, while those wishing to end the money bail system and…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2
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College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2

The three races for the College of the Canyons board of trustees have seen updated numbers roll in Wednesday, with the race in Area 4 tightening to a difference of…

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Read more about the article More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County
Voters mark their ballots at the Castaic Sports Complex in Castaic on Tuesday, November 02, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County

More than 600,000 votes remain outstanding in Los Angeles County, registar officials announced Wednesday.  The preliminary estimate of outstanding ballots to be processed in the presidential general election marked 618,200,…

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Read more about the article Most of SCV opposed Measure J, but L.A. County OKs initiative
Voters at the Stevenson Ranch Public Library in Stevenson Ranch on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Most of SCV opposed Measure J, but L.A. County OKs initiative

Most of the Santa Clarita Valley has opposed Measure J, the Los Angeles County ballot measure looking to increase spending on community-based programs and decrease spending on law enforcement, but…

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Read more about the article Council: Smyth secures reelection, second open seat close contest
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Council: Smyth secures reelection, second open seat close contest

Unofficial votes in Los Angeles County showed Santa Clarita is keeping its longtime city councilman and current Mayor Cameron Smyth on the dais and the second open seat is expected…

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