Read more about the article Getting back on the set or the movie ranch
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Camera crew members Dino Georgopoulos, center, and Conrad Castor wear face masks as the prepare the camera for a commercial shoot in Canyon Country on Friday, October 02, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Getting back on the set or the movie ranch

By Emily Alvarenga & Perry Smith When the coronavirus pandemic swept through California, the film industry, like many other businesses, came to a screeching halt.  Since then, productions have been…

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Read more about the article Pickup truck crashes into Newhall storefront
A pickup truck crashes through the storefront of Barn and Charm in Newhall Saturday. October 17, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Pickup truck crashes into Newhall storefront

One person was taken into custody Saturday night after a pickup truck crashed through the storefront of the Barn & Charm boutique on Lyons Avenue in Newhall.  First responders received…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donates bikes to families in need
Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Club member Scott Hoolahan, right, assists Savanna Monteon, 9, as she picks out a bicycle during the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Bike Exchange held in Santa Clarita on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donates bikes to families in need

Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donated 17 bikes, along with other household supplies, to local veterans in need as part of their Bike Exchange event on Saturday, Oct. 17. Read…

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Read more about the article SCV teens set up pandemic relief supply to aid homeless, low-income residents
Event organizer Hannah Chung, right, organizes volunteers as they prepare to hand out food, cleaning, hygiene and personal supplies to unhoused and low-income community members during "The Village Well" event held at the Global Prep Academy in Valencia on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV teens set up pandemic relief supply to aid homeless, low-income residents

From packaging to logistics, a group of Global Prep Academy students set up a zero-cost, pandemic relief supply operation for homeless individuals and low-income families in the Santa Clarita Valley. …

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Public Health reports 953 new cases countywide, 21 in SCV
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COVID-19: Public Health reports 953 new cases countywide, 21 in SCV

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Saturday, while urging residents to continue to be cautious as the county’s level of community transmission…

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Read more about the article Suspect in RV chase takes plea, gets 8-year sentence
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Suspect in RV chase takes plea, gets 8-year sentence

A Santa Clarita woman charged with nine felony counts in connection with a police pursuit of her RV last May pleaded guilty Thursday in court, according to representatives with the…

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California officials subpoena GOP over unofficial ballot drop boxes

California officials have subpoenaed the Republican Party for further information in their use of unofficial ballot drop boxes, state officials announced Friday.  Questions regarding the scope and practices of the…

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Read more about the article School districts cannot fully reopen until county gives the OK
Teacher, Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

School districts cannot fully reopen until county gives the OK

School districts across the Santa Clarita Valley have prepared the necessary paperwork to submit in-school waivers, which would allow lower grade levels to return to campus, but the higher grade…

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Read more about the article Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth addresses the public about the latest COVID-19-related developments in Santa Clarita on Oct. 14, 2020. Screenshot

Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en Santa Clarita

By Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición (del 12 al 16 de octubre): Smyth dice que el truco o trato está permitido en la ciudad, el SUSD hace una…

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Read more about the article Six Flags officials standing by for state visit on reopening
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain located in Valencia.

Six Flags officials standing by for state visit on reopening

Six Flags Magic Mountain officials said Friday they’re awaiting visits from state officials who are reviewing reopening plans, after Gov. Gavin Newsom said last week there was “no hurry” in…

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Read more about the article TMU reports two COVID-19-related cases on campus
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TMU reports two COVID-19-related cases on campus

Two students from The Master’s University tested positive for COVID-19, and are currently self-isolating off campus, according to college officials. Once the positive cases were reported, the school began contact…

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Read more about the article American Red Cross Northern Valleys Chapter welcomes new executive director
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American Red Cross Northern Valleys Chapter welcomes new executive director

By Claire Schlaman For The Signal American Red Cross of the Northern Valleys welcomes Hector LaFarga Jr. as the new executive director. He serves the San Fernando, Antelope and Santa…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 41 COVID-19 cases, 1 death in past 24 hours
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Santa Clarita Valley sees increase of 41 COVID-19 cases, 1 death in past 24 hours

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Friday, which included an additional death in the SCV: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past…

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