Monthly Archives: February 2021
Read more about the article Senior Center hosts Valentine’s Eve parking lot concert
Doc Rock-It band members, from left, Michelle Andria, John Haynes and Chris Burnett, perform "Hot Stuff" on stage during the Valentines Eve in-your-car dance party held at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior Center hosts Valentine’s Eve parking lot concert

With more than 60 concert-goers rocking along from the safety of their own vehicles, the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center held a free concert in its parking lot…

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Read more about the article Housing projects in Newhall, near Vista Canyon make progress before Planning Commission
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

Housing projects in Newhall, near Vista Canyon make progress before Planning Commission

Two developments, one for residential housing near the Vista Canyon project and the other for assisted living in Newhall, are one step closer toward construction, following a green light Tuesday…

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Read more about the article How families, friends are keeping up virtual connections
Seniors use ZOOM to talk to grandkids. Dan Watson/The Signal

How families, friends are keeping up virtual connections

After largely spending much of last year sheltering in place, children lost precious quality time in the classroom and with their extended family members. However, there’s still a number of…

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Read more about the article New nonprofit strives to create inclusion in the arts
Include Everyone Project SCV's last in-person session at REMO Music Center prior to the pandemic. Rodney Dong, pictured in red in center, opens the session with his hello song, breaking the ice and uniting all of the families in rhythm and song. Courtesy

New nonprofit strives to create inclusion in the arts

The Include Everyone Project, a new nonprofit in the Santa Clarita Valley, hasn’t let COVID-19 stop it from creating a space for the community to come together, while especially embracing…

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Read more about the article Acton, Agua Dulce named as sites for SoCal Edison improvements; Canyon Country still uncertain
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Acton, Agua Dulce named as sites for SoCal Edison improvements; Canyon Country still uncertain

While Acton and Agua Dulce are likely to receive hardened power grids over the coming year to reduce the number of power shutoffs, the Santa Clarita area, including parts of…

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Read more about the article A perfect alternative: Couple marries in micro-wedding at SCV park
Wendy Molina and Gustavo Gutierrez toast during their micro-wedding held at Tesoro Adobe Park in Valencia on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

A perfect alternative: Couple marries in micro-wedding at SCV park

Three Santa Clarita Valley business women came together Saturday to make the special day a local couple had been waiting for come to life. In the past year, countless weddings…

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Read more about the article Gerry More, longtime Newhall resident, celebrates 90th birthday
Gerry Morey, of Newhall, celebrated her 90th birthday Jan. 26, 2021. Courtesy photo

Gerry More, longtime Newhall resident, celebrates 90th birthday

By Judy KascoutasSecretary, Xi Nu Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Gerry Morey celebrated her 90th birthday on her front porch with sisters from XI Nu Zeta, a chapter of…

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Read more about the article COVID cases decline 85% but could climb after Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day weekends
Abi Levine, left, and Kimberly Lutz, right, enjoy an outdoor meal away from any Super Bowl celebrations at a Newhall restaurant Sunday afternoon. February 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COVID cases decline 85% but could climb after Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day weekends

Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have declined 85% since earlier this month, but Public Health officials warned residents Wednesday to take precautions as figures connected to the Super…

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Read more about the article 65-year-old man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on 80-year-old victim
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

65-year-old man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on 80-year-old victim

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies have arrested a 65-year-old Canyon Country man on suspicion of sexual assault of an 80-year-old Canyon Country woman at her residence, according to sheriff’s…

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Read more about the article HazMat firefighters respond to 50-foot oil spill in Val Verde
A HazMat team responds to an oil spill in Val Verde on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

HazMat firefighters respond to 50-foot oil spill in Val Verde

A HazMat response was called Wednesday morning to a 50-foot oil spill following a leak in Val Verde.  Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene near Del…

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Read more about the article Students share thoughts on online learning, return to in-person instruction
Teacher Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Students share thoughts on online learning, return to in-person instruction

After a year of online learning, Santa Clarita Valley students expressed mixed feelings about the Los Angeles County announcement Monday that some schools can return to in-person instruction.  Officials with…

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