Read more about the article Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution
Volunteers prepare boxes of food for the hundreds of vehicles lined up during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 25, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution

Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by…

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Read more about the article FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
The entrance of Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary and Chapel of the Oaks in Newhall, 011329. Dan Watson/The Signal

FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements

Families can soon access COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning in early April, FEMA said it would pay up to $9,000 in expenses for individual…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: State to expand vaccine eligibility
Registered Nurse Maggie Wiercioch administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Vaccination center on Friday, 011520, 011520. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19: State to expand vaccine eligibility

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the state is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Californian over the age of 16 starting April 15, with those 50 and older becoming…

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Read more about the article Castaic Union School District announces plan to return to full day, in-person instruction
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Union School District announces plan to return to full day, in-person instruction

Castaic Union School District administrators announced Wednesday their plans to have full-day, in-person instruction for students and teachers by April 19.   In a statement distributed to district families, Castaic officials…

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Read more about the article New city program makes millions available for rental assistance
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

New city program makes millions available for rental assistance

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved Tuesday establishing a financial assistance program for the city’s low- and moderate-income renters. Residents seeking support with paying their rent must apply with the city during a 30-day application period starting April 1.   During a brief discussion at…

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Read more about the article Zoom artist demo April 19: Alex Schaefer, watercolor
"Yellow Flower," watercolor by Alex Schaefer. Courtesy photo

Zoom artist demo April 19: Alex Schaefer, watercolor

Santa Clarita Artists Association SCAA will spotlight contemporary artist Alex Schaefer in a Zoom watercolor demo on April 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.   Schaefer can often be found with his supplies, easel and…

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Local food delivery service raises $1,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the SCV

When WeGoSCV launched a cause campaign in June to support Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, it wasn’t intended to keep going, but as the pandemic continued, and the club continued critical services, WeGoSCV kept the campaign going. After a…

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Read more about the article Schroeder elected to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors
Holly Schroeder has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors. Courtesy photo

Schroeder elected to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors

Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors. Schroeder, who serves on the board of the Henry…

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Read more about the article LASD parking enforcement to resume April 1
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LASD parking enforcement to resume April 1

As Los Angeles County Public Health officials ease COVID-19-related restrictions, the Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday parking enforcement would resume beginning April 1. The Sheriff’s Department’s Parking Enforcement Detail is set…

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Read more about the article Back to the movies: Local theaters to reopen in April
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Back to the movies: Local theaters to reopen in April

Movie-crazed Santa Clarita residents can finally get ready to once again enjoy movies on the big screen amid the scent of buttered popcorn, as local theaters announce reopening plans. Regal…

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Read more about the article Detroit man arrested for allegedly possessing materials used to make a pipe bomb
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Detroit man arrested for allegedly possessing materials used to make a pipe bomb

A Detroit man was arrested in Valencia on Tuesday on the suspicion that he was carrying materials needed to make a pipe bomb.   Shortly before 2 p.m. on the 28200…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of assault after allegedly throwing bike through glass door
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault after allegedly throwing bike through glass door

A Canyon Country man was arrested last week on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a bike through a sliding glass window.  At approximately 8 p.m.…

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