Monthly Archives: June 2021
Read more about the article OSHA eliminates indoor mask requirements for vaccinated workers
Visitors to City of Santa Clarita City Hall pass a sign that states if you have been vaccinated you don't need to wear a mask during your visit. 061521. Dan Watson/The Signal

OSHA eliminates indoor mask requirements for vaccinated workers

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) board voted Thursday afternoon to revise the emergency temporary standards (ETS) regulating COVID-19 safety in the workplace to align with the California Department of Public Health’s orders that took effect on Tuesday.  In short, it means fully vaccinated…

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Read more about the article Woman testifies Stevenson Ranch Grammy winner raped her on Hollywood street

Woman testifies Stevenson Ranch Grammy winner raped her on Hollywood street

During the second day of testimony during the preliminary hearing for Noel Fisher, the Stevenson Ranch resident and Grammy-winning producer arrested on suspicion of 26 counts of sexual assault and/or…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: One killed, one sent to hospital after Canyon Country crash
One person was killed following a three-vehicle crash in Canyon Country on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

UPDATE: One killed, one sent to hospital after Canyon Country crash

One person was killed and another was sent to the hospital as a result of a three-vehicle traffic collision in Canyon Country Thursday evening. The crash was reported just after…

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Read more about the article One detained after Newhall containment, Saugus assault
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies set up a containment on Newhall Avenue on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

One detained after Newhall containment, Saugus assault

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained one suspect after he’d allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend Thursday. The incident began around 1:45 p.m. on Robin Avenue in Saugus when deputies received…

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Read more about the article ‘Your legacy will live on’: Community mourns fallen firefighter Tory Carlon
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel honor the life of fallen firefighter Tory Carlon during a memorial service on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Screenshot courtesy of LACoFD

‘Your legacy will live on’: Community mourns fallen firefighter Tory Carlon

First responders, family and friends gathered Thursday to celebrate the life and service of firefighter Tory Carlon, who was shot and killed at Fire Station 81 in Agua Dulce June…

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Read more about the article Hearing underway for Grammy winner, SCV resident accused of multiple rapes
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Hearing underway for Grammy winner, SCV resident accused of multiple rapes

The first witness testifying against a Stevenson Ranch resident and Grammy-winning producer took the stand in a preliminary hearing Wednesday, saying Noel Fisher, aka “Detail,” who stands accused of sexually assaulting 11 women, locked her in…

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Read more about the article Commission approves transitional housing for families
A vacant lot on Newhall Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Sierra Highway will be the new home of transitional housing for single mothers and their children. Kev Kurdoghlian / The Signal.

Commission approves transitional housing for families

Ed. note: This story was revised for clarification. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission unanimously approved five single-story apartment units Tuesday for low-income families with children in Newhall.  Four two-bedroom, one-bathroom units will be in one of two approximately 3,000-square-foot buildings slated for a 30,000-square-foot vacant lot on Newhall Avenue between Railroad…

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Read more about the article Grizzlies claim several titles at CIF Finals meet
Kylee Davis, of Golden Valley High School, competes in the long jump at Canyon High School on May 20. Davis set a new personal record of 19 feet, 2 inches during the long jump at the CIF Southern Section Finals on Saturday. 081221. Signal file photo

Grizzlies claim several titles at CIF Finals meet

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal  Santa Clarita Valley’s best in track and field came together one more time Saturday at Moorpark for the CIF-Southern Section Finals.  Golden Valley’s athletes continued to take…

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Read more about the article Juneteenth picnic at Central Park set for Saturday

Juneteenth picnic at Central Park set for Saturday

SCV for Change is scheduled to host a Juneteenth event Saturday evening at Central Park featuring live music, a chalk art walk, tie dye station and raffle.  Event organizers recommend bringing “water, food, blankets, coolers of ice, and whatever else you’d bring…

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Read more about the article Planning Commissioners learn about pressures on local housing needs planning
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Planning Commissioners learn about pressures on local housing needs planning

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission received an update Tuesday about the city’s housing element, which helps the city plan to meet its housing needs for the next eight years.  In Santa Clarita and many Southern California municipalities, housing…

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Read more about the article Board hears city’s recent tourism, economic development efforts
The Santa Clarita Trolley stops at the Valencia Hyatt Hotel Thursday, June 21. The summer trolley offers its service to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hurricane Harbor, Westfield Valencia Town Center, and Old Town Newhall. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Board hears city’s recent tourism, economic development efforts

The city of Santa Clarita’s tourism advisory board held its quarterly meeting Tuesday to hear updates on the city’s tourism advertising, special events and other economic development updates.  Tourism Trolley  The Tourism Trolley returned to Santa…

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Read more about the article Trinity girls hoops advances to next level in state playoffs
Trinity Classical Academy's Katie Brown (23) pulls down a rebound against Verdugo Hills at The Master's University on Tuesday, 061521. Dan Watson/The Signal

Trinity girls hoops advances to next level in state playoffs

By Justin Powell | For The Signal  The Trinity Classical Academy Knights (13-4) picked up right where they left off Tuesday, smothering Verdugo Hills, 52-40, in the opening round of the CIF Southern…

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Read more about the article Helicopter airlifts two patients from Vasquez Rocks
The second of two patients is lifted to a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter as it heads takes them to the hospital from Vasquez Canyon Natural Areal Park in Agua Dulce on Wednesday, 061621,, Dan Watson/the Signal

Helicopter airlifts two patients from Vasquez Rocks

The Los Angeles County Fire Department airlifted two patients who may have suffered from heat strokes at Vasquez Rocks Wednesday afternoon, according to department officials. Jonathan Matheny, a public information officer with the department, said the…

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Read more about the article Hart baseball loses 2-1 to Millikan in CIF semifinals
A Hart High School player runs to first base during playoff matchup. Signal File Photo

Hart baseball loses 2-1 to Millikan in CIF semifinals

By Ryan Menzie  For The Signal  With Hart High having runners in scoring positions in the top of the sixth, the Millikan Rams made a clutch double play to close out the…

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