Read more about the article Districts, families react to news that schools are reopening
Principal Sue Bett places playcards indicating where classes are to line up outside West Creek Academy in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Districts, families react to news that schools are reopening

After the Los Angeles County Department of Education made a late-night announcement Monday that schools could reopen for TK-6 grade students, parents and school districts around the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Parents reflect on positives of online learning amid return for some in-person instruction
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Parents reflect on positives of online learning amid return for some in-person instruction

It’s been an unprecedented year of online learning and, with Tuesday’s announcement of some school reopenings, several Santa Clarita Valley parents and students reflected on the wins and advancements they…

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Read more about the article Hart district still seeking members for Measure SA Oversight Committee
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Hart district still seeking members for Measure SA Oversight Committee

Officials from the William S. Hart Union High School District announced Tuesday they’re still looking for two new members to serve on the Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee, after extending…

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COC ‘Industry Insight’ event features former presidential photographer

College of the Canyons proudly welcomes American photojournalist and best-selling author Pete Souza to the School of Visual & Performing Arts’ Virtual Industry Insight Series on Thursday. “We are delighted…

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Read more about the article SCV Water hosts meeting on Saugus aquifer
Steve Cole, assistant general manager at the SCV Water Agency, discusses the Saugus Formation Aquifer during a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2021. Screenshot

SCV Water hosts meeting on Saugus aquifer

As the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency works to remove hazardous substances from the Saugus Formation Aquifer, the agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the process…

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Read more about the article Public Health explains guidelines for school reopenings
Students complete assignments during their small cohort classes at Live Oak Elementary School as pictured Feb. 2, 2021. Courtesy of the Castaic Union School District

Public Health explains guidelines for school reopenings

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials laid out guidelines that would allow elementary schools to return to in-person instruction immediately, following the announcement L.A. County had reached the…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: New mass-vaccination site opens in L.A. County
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COVID-19: New mass-vaccination site opens in L.A. County

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Los Angeles County’s newest mass-vaccination site Tuesday, a partnership with the federal government to continue to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide. The federal-state site opened at…

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CA Senate hears from EDD, Bank of America on unemployment process

California senators heard last week from officials with the Employment Development Department and Bank of America over the state’s unemployment benefits processing, for which lawmakers urged immediate improvements.  “I want…

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Boy Scout Campouts Amidst COVID-19 ERA: 5 Social-Distance-Friendly Activities For Your Troop

COVID-19 put a halt to numerous activities as strict social distancing regulations canceled a wide range of long-awaited events, from sporting events  to wedding nuptials. However, as ordinances ease, many…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of assault, rape
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Canyon Country man arrested on suspicion of assault, rape

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Canyon Country man on suspicion of assault and rape charges after an alleged domestic violence investigation Saturday.  Alberto Roseman, 26, was arrested…

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Read more about the article Vehicle crashes off Interstate 5 down embankment
First responders gather information from a vehicle that went off the northbound Interstate 5 Freeway and down a steep embankment near Calgrove Boulevard in Newhall on Tuesday, 021621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vehicle crashes off Interstate 5 down embankment

A vehicle reportedly crashed and went over the side of an embankment off Interstate 5 near the Newhall Pass Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to reports of one vehicle that had…

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Read more about the article Sheriff releases crime data for January
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Sheriff releases crime data for January

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials on Sunday released the countywide crime data for January, indicating Part I crimes — which include the more serious offenses like assault, robbery and…

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Read more about the article County superintendent announces some  elementary schools can reopen this week
First-grade teachers, Samantha Iblings, right, and Kristen Chapman socially distance as the plan their lessons in a classroom at West Creek Academy in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, 020321. Dan Watson/The Signal

County superintendent announces some elementary schools can reopen this week

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and school officials announced “encouraging news” Monday for parents and students: Schools reopening could happen as soon as this week. County officials noted…

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