Read more about the article Stern targets future pandemics with wildlife-trafficking bill
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Stern targets future pandemics with wildlife-trafficking bill

Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, joined lawmakers from Oregon, Washington, New York and New Hampshire Wednesday to discuss policies to prevent future pandemics caused by wildlife diseases.  During the livestreamed online…

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Half of gang, narcotics units will be cut, says source in District Attorney’s Office

Half of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Hardcore Gang and Major Narcotics units have been “officially cut,” a source within the office told The Signal on Wednesday.   The…

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Read more about the article Former Blue Cloud Movie Ranch owner dies at 80
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Former Blue Cloud Movie Ranch owner dies at 80

Actor and stuntman Rene Veluzat died March 21 at the age of 80 after losing his battle with cancer. Veluzat was a Santa Clarita native, born on Dec. 28, 1940,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita family mourns loss of mother, wife
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Santa Clarita family mourns loss of mother, wife

Following the death of his 32-year-old wife, Maricely, after her nearly six-year battle with breast cancer, Santa Clarita resident Aubrey Miller hasn’t asked for much. All he wants is to…

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COVID-19: County reports more than 600 cases, SCV sees 34

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Wednesday: New COVID-19 cases reported in L.A. County in the past 24 hours: 648 Total COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Warrant details redacted sexual assault allegations against Realtor
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Warrant details redacted sexual assault allegations against Realtor

Las Vegas Metro Police Department officials released the arrest warrant this week detailing the allegations facing a local Realtor accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Las Vegas hotel…

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Read more about the article An evening with theater director Shelley Butler
College of the Canyons welcomed theater director Shelley Butler to the School of Visual & Performing Arts’ Virtual Industry Insight Series Wednesday. Courtesy photo

An evening with theater director Shelley Butler

College of the Canyons will welcome theater director Shelley Butler to the School of Visual & Performing Arts’ Virtual Industry Insight Series Wednesday.  With a career that includes more than 30 Broadway, Off-Broadway…

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Read more about the article Smith enters race for 25th District congressional seat
Christy Smith speaks at an event on election night on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 as preliminary vote tallies dropped, showing that she was in the lead in the 25th Congressional District race. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Smith enters race for 25th District congressional seat

Democrat Christy Smith announced Wednesday she has entered the race to unseat Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, in the 2022 midterm elections.   The news of her candidacy was announced early…

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Read more about the article Super 8 to resume regular operations
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

Super 8 to resume regular operations

The Super 8 hotel in Canyon Country will no longer serve as a temporary shelter for homeless people after May 31.   Bridge to Home operates the location through Project Roomkey – a statewide effort…

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Read more about the article Viking frosh runner shares how being blind has not stopped her from competing
Alexa Canepa, 14, left, and Bernadette Cisneros run with a tether on the track at Valencia High School on Tuesday, 033021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Viking frosh runner shares how being blind has not stopped her from competing

As the first track and field athlete who is blind in Valencia High School history, freshman Viking Alexa Canepa has said she wants to use her next four years as a high school competitor to inspire…

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Read more about the article Acton-Agua Dulce School District to pay $700K after fraud allegations
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Acton-Agua Dulce School District to pay $700K after fraud allegations

The Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District has agreed to a $726,606 settlement following a San Diego Court ruling over millions of dollars and charter school fraud throughout California.   The decision comes after…

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Read more about the article SCV Sheriff’s Station releases details on Tuesday’s ‘use of force’ altercation
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SCV Sheriff’s Station releases details on Tuesday’s ‘use of force’ altercation

By Emily Alvarenga & Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writers Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials released details on Tuesday’s deputy-involved fight in Canyon Country, which prompted a “use of force”…

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