Read more about the article COVID-19: Low figures result of weekend lag
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COVID-19: Low figures result of weekend lag

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Monday, noting that the low figures may be a result in the lag of weekend reporting:…

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Read more about the article The calm that good leadership can provide
Good leadership isn’t just about telling your employees what to do, writes business expert Paul Butler, it’s also about setting an example. (MC)

The calm that good leadership can provide

I’ll always remember the soccer game when I threw my jersey on the ground to show my disagreement with the referee’s decision to award a penalty kick to our opponents. …

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Read more about the article Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day
Air Force veteran Ken Asam and Army veteran Gary Simpson, left to right, hold a Blinded Veterans Day sign that was on display at the SCV Bella Vida Senior Center for the holiday on March 28, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Local vets celebrate Blinded Veterans Day

Each year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor all those who have served the country. A lesser known — but just as important holiday — comes four months later in…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: L.A. County reports only 1 death due to weekend lag
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COVID-19: L.A. County reports only 1 death due to weekend lag

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday, noting the low figures may reflect a lag in weekend reporting: New COVID-19 cases reported…

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Read more about the article Curbing COVID’s financial impacts for moms
Mother, Diana Moreno, center, and her daughter Iimaya, 4, right, play with friend, Tiffany Delazari, 3, as they pick up toys at the Single Mothers Outreach in Newhall on Thursday, 020521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Curbing COVID’s financial impacts for moms

Santa Clarita single mother Diana Moreno found herself without income just as she needed it most, when the pandemic closed schools. “I’m a full-time student, but I was working as…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Fighting for the Middle Ground
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Fighting for the Middle Ground

By David Hegg  It’s official. American life and American politics have officially outlawed middle ground. There’s only my side and the wrong side. I’m right, and I’m outraged, and if…

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Read more about the article Nearly one-third of SCV vaccinated
Infectious disease experts say the only path to community or “herd” immunity is for Los Angeles County to at least double the number of residents vaccinated. Signal file photo

Nearly one-third of SCV vaccinated

The vaccination rate in Santa Clarita Valley increased to 31.8%, according to Los Angeles County public health data current through Mar. 22. County data includes people who have received at least one dose of the…

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Read more about the article Domestic violence suspect flees Valencia home
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call Saturday, March 27, 2021. Dan Watson / The Signal

Domestic violence suspect flees Valencia home

A man suspected of physically assaulting his wife fled a home in the 29300 block of Dakota Drive in Valencia Saturday.   Sheriff’s deputies received a call about the suspected domestic violence at 2:17 p.m.  A man in a dark colored Chevrolet Avalanche SUV was…

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