Read more about the article Firefighters extinguish blaze in Newhall
Firefighters work to contain a fire on Newhall Avenue near Carl Court on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Caleb Lunetta

Firefighters extinguish blaze in Newhall

Firefighters quickly doused a near-4-acre blaze in Newhall Wednesday afternoon that prompted mandatory evacuations for some in the area.  The blaze, dubbed the Carl Fire, grew to 3.75 acres at…

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Read more about the article Public Health outlines new private gathering requirements
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Public Health outlines new private gathering requirements

Private gatherings of certain sizes will be permitted beginning Thursday in L.A. County, while large gatherings — excluding people in houses of worship or at public protests — remain prohibited,…

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Read more about the article One taken to hospital after crash in Castaic
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

One taken to hospital after crash in Castaic

One person was sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Castaic Wednesday afternoon.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a traffic collision at around…

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Read more about the article City’s COVID relief grant program now taking applications
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City’s COVID relief grant program now taking applications

Santa Clarita businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 each through a relief grant program City Council members unanimously approved Tuesday.  “The…

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Read more about the article Outage reported near Valencia Industrial Center
Southern California Edison is responding to the rising temperatures by continuing the installation of critical electrical equipment, according to SCE officials. Courtesy photo.

Outage reported near Valencia Industrial Center

A power outage was reported Wednesday morning near the Valencia Industrial Center. The outage was reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday near the intersection of Avenue Stanford and Rye…

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Read more about the article Luminaria Ceremony focuses on loved ones who survived or lost lives to cancer
Hello Auto Group hosts the Drive-Through Luminaria Ceremony put on by the American Cancer Society Sunday. October 11, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Luminaria Ceremony focuses on loved ones who survived or lost lives to cancer

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors came together Sunday, finding a new distanced way to honor their battle with cancer at the American Cancer Society’s inaugural Drive-Thru Luminaria Ceremony.  The…

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COVID-19: Public Health reports 790 new cases countywide, 30 in SCV

A total of 10 new counties have moved into less restrictive tiers under California’s COVID-19 blueprint but Los Angeles County remains with a widespread virus outbreak, state Public Health officials…

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Read more about the article SCV Rotary Club donates meals to Bridgeport teachers
Members of the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita meet Charlie Chong, of Catering by Charlie, second from right, as he prepares to deliver 60 meals to the staff and teachers at Bridgeport Elementary in Valencia on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV Rotary Club donates meals to Bridgeport teachers

In an effort to give a big thank you to Bridgeport Elementary School for the hard work the teachers and staff have been putting in for students, the Rotary Club…

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Read more about the article City encourages community to participate in Great ShakeOut
Sam Heyrat, left, and John Pears get under the table during The Great California ShakeOut, a state-wide earthquake drill, at Valencia Library on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. The two are members of Angel Wings Agency, a local group that supports people with disabilities. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City encourages community to participate in Great ShakeOut

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Santa Clarita announced Tuesday it will participate in a virtual earthquake drill to practice how to properly drop, cover and hold on…

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Read more about the article Supes stand with Armenians, condemn Azerbaijani operations
Hundreds of demonstrators line Valencia Boulevard in front Santa Clarita City Hall in Valencia on Saturday to bring awareness to the ongoing conflict in Artsakh. Dan Watson/The Signal

Supes stand with Armenians, condemn Azerbaijani operations

As heavy fighting continues between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to pen a letter in support of a House resolution that officially condemns…

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