Read more about the article Rabbi Mark Blazer | Passover reminds us of difficult past, wonderful future
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Rabbi Mark Blazer | Passover reminds us of difficult past, wonderful future

During this global lockdown, there were moments of heroism, and inspiring tales of virtue, qualitative and quantitative time spent with loved ones, and we may have even grown from certain…

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Read more about the article Decisive Vikings victory
Valencia running back Christian Alcantar (36) dodges a tackle attempt against West Ranch Friday. March 19, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Decisive Vikings victory

By Matt Lechuga For The Signal  It only took one quarter for the Foothill League’s reigning champs to reassert themselves as the team to beat in this new, condensed season, with a…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley, Hart end in tie
Hart's Ryan Tomaszewski (5) jumps to tackle Golden Valley running back Jared Giles (28). March 19, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Golden Valley, Hart end in tie

By Dan Lovi For The Signal  As the sun set over Harry Welch Stadium on Friday night, the excitement in the air was palpable, as the Golden Valley and Hart football teams took…

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Read more about the article Gascón responds to speculation about gang unit
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Gascón responds to speculation about gang unit

A source within the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has voiced concern over unconfirmed reports that District Attorney George Gascón plans to disband or significantly downsize the office’s Hardcore Gang Division.   The latest speculation and criticism against…

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Read more about the article Three Hart district junior highs named as Distinguished Schools
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Three Hart district junior highs named as Distinguished Schools

Three junior high schools within the William S. Hart Union High School District were named 2021 California Distinguished Schools by the state’s Superintendent Tony Thurmond.  Placerita, Rancho Pico and Rio Norte junior high schools…

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SCCS girls soccer kicks off season with 4-1 win

News release  Santa Clarita Christian School’s girls varsity soccer team kicked off its season Monday with a 4-1 win over St Genevieve.  It was a wet one at the Glendale Sports Complex and the two SCCS rookie keepers only allowed one goal combined. Sophomore…

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Read more about the article County reaches 1 million fully vaccinated residents
Pediatrician, Mona Shah, MD gives COVID-19 vaccinations at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Saturday, 030621. Dan Watson/The Signal

County reaches 1 million fully vaccinated residents

Los Angeles County surpasses the threshold of one million fully-vaccinated residents this week as vaccination efforts ramp up across the county, Public Health officials announced Friday.  After the emergency authorization…

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Read more about the article Joint first responder force extinguishes vehicle fire
A firefighter works to extinguish the flames that had fully engulfed a vehicle on the Interstate 5 early Friday morning. Photo by Rick McClure

Joint first responder force extinguishes vehicle fire

A group of personnel from the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments extinguished an early-morning vehicle fire on the Interstate 5 Friday.  The call was reported to Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Enrollment decline challenges districts, resulting in potential layoffs
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

Enrollment decline challenges districts, resulting in potential layoffs

School districts across the Santa Clarita Valley endured an ever-changing school year that included sudden classroom-setting changes, cancellation of events and now a significant decrease in student enrollment — which has led to some teachers…

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Read more about the article CDC updates guidance on physical distancing in schools; districts wait for county to align
Teacher Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

CDC updates guidance on physical distancing in schools; districts wait for county to align

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced physical distancing guidelines from 6 feet to 3 feet in a classroom setting, but local school districts cannot make changes until the state and county’s guidance aligns.  Students are able to…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Firefighters stop spread of Castaic brush fire
Firefighters climb a steep hillside to battle a brush fire sparked by commercial truck that caugh fire on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 north of Lake Hughes Road Friday. March 19, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

UPDATE: Firefighters stop spread of Castaic brush fire

Los Angeles County Fire Department officials confirmed Friday they had stopped the forward progress of a brush fire within a half-hour of first receiving the call.    A first-alarm brush fire response was issued after…

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Read more about the article Simple tech solutions that can make daily life easier
There are several simple technology pieces, from WiFi extenders to auto shut-off wall outlets, that can help make daily life a little easier and safer.

Simple tech solutions that can make daily life easier

Technology has become such a part of the fabric of daily life that it’s easy for anyone to take their favorite gadgets and gizmos for granted. It’s only when power…

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