Read more about the article New concealed weapon unit will result in faster permitting process, officials say
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New concealed weapon unit will result in faster permitting process, officials say

A new Carry a Concealed Weapon, or CCW, Unit in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will allow for a more efficient permitting process for residents seeking to carry hidden guns…

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Read more about the article City Council approves steel sculptures for new community center
“In the Wind”, “Amongst the Wildflowers” and “Canyon Sunrise" by H&E Design.

City Council approves steel sculptures for new community center

The Santa Clarita City Council approved Tuesday a $60,000 budget for three sculptures at the new Canyon Country Community Center.   The public art will be made of steel and represent the Western Scrub-Jay, wildflowers and the canyon…

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Read more about the article State Senate to vote on Stern’s genocide and Holocaust education bill
State Sen. Henry Stern. Courtesy photo

State Senate to vote on Stern’s genocide and Holocaust education bill

A bill to “fill the Holocaust education gap” in schools introduced by state Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, passed out of the Senate Appropriation Committee last week. The proposed legislation would…

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Read more about the article City Council committee considers workforce housing proposal
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council committee considers workforce housing proposal

The Santa Clarita City Council Development Committee heard a presentation Wednesday morning about a proposal to convert 278 market-rate apartment units into “workforce housing” intended for middle-income workers, such as first responders, teachers…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita announces July 4 Patriotic Tour, Pee-Wee Parade
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Ella Fernandez, Santa Clarita’s 2020 Fourth of July Patriotic Tour Pee-Wee Parade Grand Marshall, appears at the Old Town Newhall Public Library. The city is looking for a pint-sized grand marshal to announce this year’s Patriotic Tour winners.

Santa Clarita announces July 4 Patriotic Tour, Pee-Wee Parade

Due to lingering restrictions from the pandemic, the city Fourth of July Parade committee is unable to host its traditional Fourth of July Parade in Santa Clarita, which draws tens of thousands out into…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo raffles off donated 2021 Toyota Hybrid
Renee Leo'n, left, donor relations officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and Bud Lawrence, right, medical director of emergency services, look on as Frontier Toyota General Manager Bob Corson, center, draws the winning raffle ticket for a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid car at the hospital on Wednesday, 052621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo raffles off donated 2021 Toyota Hybrid

The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, with the help of Joe Caso, owner of Frontier Toyota, gave away a new hybrid car Wednesday. The raffle to win the Toyota was…

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Zero COVID-19 patients at Henry Mayo

For the first time in more than a year, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital says it has no COVID-19 patients hospitalized. The last COVID-19 patient at the hospital was discharged Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Zonta Club of SCV honors winner of Carmen Sarro Award
Sheril Porter was the recipient of the Carmen Sarro Award during the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley's 36th annual Women in Service celebration, held Saturday, May 15, 2021. Courtesy photo

Zonta Club of SCV honors winner of Carmen Sarro Award

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley held its 36th annual Women in Service celebration via Zoom on Saturday, May 15, and recognized Sheril Porter with its Carmen Sarro Award.  Seventeen women volunteers nominated by local nonprofits were honored at the…

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Read more about the article City debuts ‘Color is Your World’ exhibit
"Cotton Candy Sky," by Alicia Hale, is part of the city's new exhibit, "Color is Your World." The exhibit is available online and at the First Floor Gallery of City Hall until July 23. Courtesy photo

City debuts ‘Color is Your World’ exhibit

Vibrant colors, abstract illusions, serenity—all this and more can be found in the city’s new art exhibit, “Color is Your World.” This art gallery is designed to stimulate your senses and display a colorful world of imagination through 43 artists…

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Read more about the article Man arrested following deputy-involved fight
Paramedics assess the suspect who fought deputies during an assault with a deadly weapon call Tuesday, May 26, 2021. Courtesy of Austin Dave

Man arrested following deputy-involved fight

A man was arrested in Valencia on suspicion he brandished a knife and fought with deputies Tuesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of an…

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