Read more about the article 2020 SCAA Art Classic goes virtual
Ginny Speirs is one of the judges of the Santa Clarita Artists Association's "Virtual" Art Classic, Oct. 17, 2020. Courtesy photo.

2020 SCAA Art Classic goes virtual

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association will hold its 31st Annual Art Classic as a “Virtual” experience. The public can view all of the artwork on the www.SantaClaritaArtists.org website…

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Read more about the article Big rig catches fire, spreads to brush on I-5
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Big rig catches fire, spreads to brush on I-5

A big rig that caught on fire and created a small vegetation fire, prompting an hourslong closure of southbound Interstate 5 early Tuesday morning, according to first responders. Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Trial begins in case against All Creatures Veterinary Center
All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall.

Trial begins in case against All Creatures Veterinary Center

A trial began Monday in the case of a veterinarian accused in multiple complaints of negligence and unprofessional conduct stretching back several years, regarding animal care and record-keeping at facilities…

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Read more about the article County offers chance for public to contact Public Health
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County offers chance for public to contact Public Health

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is creating a weekly time for residents to be able to talk to Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Public Health…

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Read more about the article Barger announces $100K reward for Compton shooting suspect
FILE PHOTO Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Barger announces $100K reward for Compton shooting suspect

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger called for an end to anti-law enforcement rhetoric and announced a $100,000 reward to help find the gunman who ambushed and shot two sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article Hart District: high school athletes can now condition with their teams
Canyon quarterback Aydyn Litz drops back for a pass in a scrimmage against Ventura on Aug. 16, 2019. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Hart District: high school athletes can now condition with their teams

Santa Clarita Valley high school athletes can now start conditioning with their teams as soon as next week, William S. Hart Union High School District officials announced Monday.  The Foothill…

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Read more about the article County: Further reopening unlikely until October
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County: Further reopening unlikely until October

Los Angeles County has not yet met the qualifications to move out California’s most restrictive health guidelines Public Health officials said Monday, as nearly 60 schools have applied to reopen…

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Read more about the article Daughters of American Revolution receive recognition, visit Mentryville
Daughters of the American Revolution, Alliklik Chapter Regent, Laura Stotler, right, holds a proclamation for "Constitution Week" from the City of Santa Clarita as members meet at the corner of The Old Road and Constitution Avenue in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Daughters of American Revolution receive recognition, visit Mentryville

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Alliklik Chapter, honored the U.S. Constitution in front of the road sign at The Old Road and Constitution Boulevard on Saturday. The event, according…

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Read more about the article Newhall schools put virtual lessons on hold due to ransomware attack
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Newhall schools put virtual lessons on hold due to ransomware attack

Newhall School District officials put virtual classes on hold Monday as staff worked to secure student and faculty technology following a ransomware attack, officials said.  District officials said Monday that…

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Read more about the article Dealers’ donation to fund auto technology at COC
From left: GLANCDA Executive Director Bob Smith, COC Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook, Paul Wickline, COC associate vice president of educational pathways, Max Picado, Valencia Acura service manager, and Valencia Acura co-owner Cheri Fleming. Courtesy photo

Dealers’ donation to fund auto technology at COC

News release College of the Canyons has received a $20,000 donation from the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealer Association in support of the college’s automotive technology program. The funds…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to commercial fire at market in Newhall
Firefighters from Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 73 respond to a fire in a commercial building in Newhall Monday Morning. September 14, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Firefighters respond to commercial fire at market in Newhall

Firefighters responded to the 24400 Block of Walnut Street in Newhall just after 7 a.m. Monday, after receiving reports of black smoke coming from a market in the area, according…

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Read more about the article Human trafficking summit takes virtual setting
Over 200 people were in attendance at the seminar, and over 100 listened to Katariina Rosenblatt’s story on Sept. 28, 2019. Caleb Lunetta/The Signal

Human trafficking summit takes virtual setting

The Santa Clarita Valley Human Trafficking Committee is hosting its annual Trafficking Summit virtually, starting Thursday, Sept. 24. While the pandemic has halted many things, it hasn’t stopped human trafficking,…

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Read more about the article L.A. County releases COVID-19 figures
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L.A. County releases COVID-19 figures

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 816Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:…

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Read more about the article Unhealthy air quality advisory announced, COVID-19 testing site closed for weekend
The sun, turned red by smoke from brush fires, is framed through the power lines along Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Unhealthy air quality advisory announced, COVID-19 testing site closed for weekend

Due to the air quality warning for the Santa Clarita Valley being extended, the COVID-19 testing site at College of the Canyons was closed for the remainder of the weekend. …

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Read more about the article L.A. County reports 29 new deaths, 1,177 new cases
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L.A. County reports 29 new deaths, 1,177 new cases

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics on Saturday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 1,177Total COVID-19 cases in L.A.…

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