Read more about the article Step up, step down, explore the Santa Clarita bike park
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Step up, step down, explore the Santa Clarita bike park

By Cameron Smyth Santa Clarita City Mayor Have you had the opportunity to ride over to the City of Santa Clarita’s newest public amenity? Whether you’re a novice or expert…

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Read more about the article West Coast Blood Center celebrates Santa Clarita grand opening
Tracy Hunter, Director of Special Events, left, for West Coast Blood Center is presented a plaque from the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce by Chamber member Patrick Moody in front of the blood donation trailer at the grand opening ceremony held in Valencia on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Coast Blood Center celebrates Santa Clarita grand opening

West Coast Blood Center of Santa Clarita, the first and only mobile blood donation center in the Santa Clarita Valley, celebrated its grand opening Thursday. This is the first expansion…

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Read more about the article Veterinarian discusses Chihuahua’s care in animal hospitals trial
Veterinarian Balpal Sandhu is accused of 41 causes for discipline at his three animal clinics, including the All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.

Veterinarian discusses Chihuahua’s care in animal hospitals trial

Balpal Sandhu, a veterinarian accused of 41 causes for discipline at his three animal clinics, testified in his own defense this week. The virtual trial continued as Sandhu’s attorney, George…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge donates $2K worth of food, items to SCV Senior Center
Members of the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 unload food, paper products and personal hygiene supplies to the Bella Via Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Elks Lodge donates $2K worth of food, items to SCV Senior Center

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 donated $2,000 worth of non-perishable food and other goods to the Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday to help provide for local community…

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Read more about the article Veterinarian testifies in animal hospitals’ trial about care of Chihuahua that died
Veterinarian Balpal Sandhu is accused of 41 causes for discipline at his three animal clinics, including the All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.

Veterinarian testifies in animal hospitals’ trial about care of Chihuahua that died

Balpal Sandhu, a veterinarian accused of 41 causes for discipline at his three animal clinics, testified in his own defense this week. The virtual trial continued as Sandhu’s attorney, George…

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Read more about the article Former COC student journalist arrested in Kentucky while covering protests
Jorge Ventura, 25, provides live coverage from the scene of the Louisville protests less than two hours before being arrested as a member of the press. Photo courtesy of Jorge Ventura.

Former COC student journalist arrested in Kentucky while covering protests

A former Cougar News reporter and College of the Canyons student was arrested in Kentucky Wednesday night while covering the Louisville protests that erupted after a grand jury’s decision not…

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Read more about the article City Council reviews 2021 Arts Commission priorities
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council reviews 2021 Arts Commission priorities

Economic development services for arts-oriented small businesses, galleries and more are on the priority list for the 2021 Arts Commission Work Plan, a report Santa Clarita City Council members reviewed…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita not on list of potential motel buyouts for homeless housing
A check in tent is set up at the entrance of the Super 8 Hotel in Canyon Country on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita not on list of potential motel buyouts for homeless housing

Los Angeles County supervisors are expected to review a list of motels they might buy to house the homeless as Project Roomkey begins to close down. County officials also confirmed…

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Read more about the article SCV sees 40 new cases in past 24 hours, bringing total to 5,926
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SCV sees 40 new cases in past 24 hours, bringing total to 5,926

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Thursday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 1,165Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to offer virtual diabetes prevention program
FILE PHOTO The newly constructed Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Patient Tower. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to offer virtual diabetes prevention program

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Community Education Department is again offering the Prevent T2 National Diabetes Prevention Program, a lifestyle change program that helps those who are at risk of developing…

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Read more about the article Going all out for Halloween
Owner Carol Reesha displays velvet pumpkins at Barn & Charm in Newhall on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Going all out for Halloween

While Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials have essentially called for the cancellation of Halloween amid coronavirus concerns, Halloween decorations, costumes and candy continue to be seen in…

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