Read more about the article St. Paddy’s Day celebrations are back on!
The crew at Schooners Patio Grille will be part of the fun and revelry on display throughout the Santa Clarita Valley for St. Patrick’s Day. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

St. Paddy’s Day celebrations are back on!

Last year, St. Patrick’s Day 2020 was all but canceled due to a new pandemic sweeping across the globe.  A day usually celebrated with corned beef, shepherd’s pie and green…

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Read more about the article Helping older adults stay active at home during COVID
You don’t need to have a special gym or workout room in your home. You can temporarily turn any room in the house into a workout area.

Helping older adults stay active at home during COVID

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many older adults are following the advice of public health experts and remaining at home to limit risk of exposure. Bad weather conditions can also…

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Read more about the article Experience the butterflies in SoCal
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers a close look at 30 different species of butterflies. PHOTO Courtesy Natural History Museum of L.A. County

Experience the butterflies in SoCal

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Butterflies are magical. But in addition to their beauty, these delicate insects are an important part of the food chain. Butterflies, like bees,…

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Read more about the article Thinking outside the box, on wheels
The "Classroom to Go" is a bus SCV resident Jeri Melo converted into a preschool facility. March 01, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Thinking outside the box, on wheels

While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of beating passerby, stealing vehicle, fleeing
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Man arrested on suspicion of beating passerby, stealing vehicle, fleeing

Deputies arrested a man on suspicion of beating a victim sitting in a vehicle, forcing him from the car and driving away before deputies had a chance to detain him.…

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Read more about the article Hart district reminds spectators of sporting event protocols
Hart district freshman/sophomore and junior varsity boys and girls soccer resumes today, with a reminder to spectators about following L.A. County COVID-19 protocols. Signal file photo

Hart district reminds spectators of sporting event protocols

As the William S. Hart Union High School District’s underclassmen made final preparations Thursday for their return to the field Friday, officials offered information about the safest ways that adults can attend their…

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Read more about the article SCV businesses prepare for red tier reopenings
Managing director Tony Taymourian prepares to check the condition of the water of one of the salt water aquariums at the Newhall Aquarium in Newhall on Wednesday, 031021. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses prepare for red tier reopenings

As the state announces that Los Angeles County is set to move into a less-restrictive tier in the coming days, businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley begin to prepare for…

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Read more about the article Pickup truck rollover results in multi-agency response
Law enforcement responding to a report of an overturned vehicle on Bouquet Canyon Road on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure.

Pickup truck rollover results in multi-agency response

A pickup truck that rolled over on Bouquet Canyon Road resulted in a multi-agency response on Thursday.   At 3:20 p.m., officials from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol Newhall…

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Emergency beacon, reported explosion and possible aircraft crash remain a mystery

The pinging of a Federal Aviation Administration emergency beacon, a report of a loud explosion and a possible aircraft crash near Newhall remained a mystery to investigators as of Thursday.   Within…

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Read more about the article Northbound side of the Grapevine remains open with CHP escorts
A sign posted on northbound Interstate 5 near Castaic on Thursday alerts travelers of snow escorts up the Grapevine , 031121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Northbound side of the Grapevine remains open with CHP escorts

The Grapevine northbound remained open through Thursday, but officers with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-Area Office conducted escorts throughout the day and heading into the night.   At approximately 1:22 p.m. CalTrans District…

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