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Vehicles on the northbound Interstate 5 Freeway are bumper-to-bumper, as well as on surrounding streets in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal

I-5 widening, improvements may start this summer

Construction on the Interstate 5 corridor in the Santa Clarita Valley may start as early as this summer, pending approval from Metro’s board of directors Thursday.   The $679 million project…

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The Ayala family. Courtesy photo.

GoFundMe page set up for SCV deputy whose home burned down

A GoFundMe.com page has been set up on behalf of Deputy Ayala from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, whose house burned down Saturday.   Officials at the SCV Sheriff’s Station on Monday…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of attacking elderly woman, threatening others
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Man arrested on suspicion of attacking elderly woman, threatening others

A Canyon Country man was arrested last week after deputies believe he assaulted an older woman, threatened other victims and attempted to steal firearms from the residence’s safe.   At approximately…

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Agua Dulce restaurant owner loses thousands to scam, offers warning

An Agua Dulce restaurant owner said fear over his business potentially losing power became a cautionary tale for others after an internet scam took $6,800 out of his pocket last week.   Joe Marazzito, owner of Sweetwater Bar…

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Read more about the article Substitute teacher accused of sex crimes against student returns to court
David Cornish, substitute teacher charged with "inappropriate relationship" with student, 14.

Substitute teacher accused of sex crimes against student returns to court

A substitute math teacher at Saugus High School who has been accused of more than a dozen criminal counts of sex crimes against a minor returned to court on Monday.   David Cornish,…

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Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, tours the COVID19 vaccine clinic at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Garcia tours Henry Mayo vaccine clinic

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, toured the vaccination clinic at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday to see how the clinic operates and take questions from health care workers.  Garcia expressed optimism as hospital officials…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, kicks off campaign
Bridge to Home hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to commemorate the completion of the sewer and water hookup to the agency’s site and began a community-wide campaign. Screenshot

Bridge to Home holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, kicks off campaign

Bridge to Home hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to commemorate the completion of the sewer and water hookup to the agency’s site and began a community-wide campaign to raise funds,…

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Read more about the article Rep. Mike Garcia speaks to high school students about legislative branch
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, meets virtually Monday with a senior-level American government class at Opportunities for Learning to discuss the legislative branch. Screenshot.

Rep. Mike Garcia speaks to high school students about legislative branch

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke virtually to local students in a government class Monday about the importance of the legislative branch and what the job entails.  Garcia, who represents the 25th Congressional District, spoke to a senior-level American government high school class…

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County modifies health officer order for breweries, classrooms and recreational sports

Public Health officials modified their health officer order Monday to expand indoor business for qualifying breweries and wineries and to decrease required physical distancing in classrooms.  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health modified its COVID-19 health officer order to expand indoor dining to breweries,…

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