Read more about the article Live events, amusement parks set to reopen under new state guidance
FILE PHOTO: Six Flags Magic Mountain. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Live events, amusement parks set to reopen under new state guidance

New guidance released by the California Department of Public Health will allow live events and amusement parks to reopen outdoors next month, if a county meets the state’s threshold.  Counties can begin to allow fans to attend live performances, sports and amusement parks starting…

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Read more about the article ‘The Cube’: City reveals ice rink’s new name
Painters work on Ice Station Valencia building on Wednesday, 011320. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘The Cube’: City reveals ice rink’s new name

It’s official: the city of Santa Clarita revealed Friday the name of the newly acquired ice rink as “The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center.”   The 93,000-square-foot ice facility will be managed by the American Sports…

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Read more about the article SUSD leadership to begin diversity, equity training
Students at an elementary school in Santa Clarita walk to their classrooms on the first day of school in Aug. 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SUSD leadership to begin diversity, equity training

Saugus Union School District leadership team members, which includes the governing board and other district officials, are set to begin diversity and equity training during a special board meeting Saturday.  In an effort…

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Read more about the article Newsom signs $6.6B package to fund schools reopening
Teacher Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom signs $6.6B package to fund schools reopening

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday now is the right time for California students to return to in-person learning, signing a $6.6 billion package to fund school reopening efforts for districts that want to open.   After much back-and-forth…

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Read more about the article City Council to reconvene over solar panel litigation
Solar panels line a hillside in Canyon Country above the Canyon View Estates. The City of Santa Clarita has ordered the removal of these panels. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

City Council to reconvene over solar panel litigation

Santa Clarita City Council members are set to discuss in closed session Tuesday their ongoing legal battle with property owner Canyon View Limited over the 2.5 acres of solar panels on a Canyon…

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Read more about the article Man charged in Canyon Country shooting
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Man charged in Canyon Country shooting

An Agua Dulce man stands accused of shooting a woman sitting in her car in Canyon Country, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday.    Questin Walleman, 32, was charged with one felony count each…

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Read more about the article Bare root planting season in Santa Clarita
Green Thumb Nursery Manager Mike Wronkowski examines the selection of bare root fruit trees at Green Thumb Nursery in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bare root planting season in Santa Clarita

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer There is still time to head to the nursery for your bare root roses, trees and vines.  Mike Wronkowski, nursery manager of Green…

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Read more about the article New SCV Sheriff’s Station project nears completion
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

New SCV Sheriff’s Station project nears completion

By Ken Striplin City Manager The City of Santa Clarita continues to rank among the safest cities in California and across the nation thanks to the dedication and tireless work…

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