State employees, health care workers required to show proof of vaccination or get regular testing

California state and health care employees will soon be required to show proof of vaccination or be regularly tested as part of a new vaccine-verification program announced by state officials…

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Read more about the article Person hit with nunchucks during park fight
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a reported fight at Discovery Park Sunday afternoon. July 25, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Person hit with nunchucks during park fight

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a reported assault after someone was hit in the face with nunchucks when a fight broke out at Discovery Park Sunday, according…

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Read more about the article Pedestrian reportedly struck by vehicle in Canyon Country
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Pedestrian reportedly struck by vehicle in Canyon Country

A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle in front of In-N-Out Burger in Canyon Country Sunday. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of someone hit by…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Canyon Country carjacking suspect apprehended
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a reported carjacking near Jakes Way in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon. July 25, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

UPDATE: Canyon Country carjacking suspect apprehended

A carjacking suspect who reportedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon was in custody by the evening, according to law enforcement officials. The incident was reported…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Who’s Setting Society’s Clock?
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Who’s Setting Society’s Clock?

By David Hegg  Several events around the nation have led pundits and observers alike to label certain actions “unconscionable.” The word defines what is considered unreasonable, wrong, or unreasonably excessive.…

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Read more about the article SCV native wins bronze at Olympics
Saugus alumna Abbey Weitzeil swims the 100 backstroke. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV native wins bronze at Olympics

Olympic swimmer and Saugus High School graduate Abbey Weitzeil took home a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Saturday. Weitzeil swam the second leg for the U.S. women’s 4x100-meter…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: Car takes out light pole, fire hydrant
Law enforcement respond to a traffic collision on Railroad Avenue where a vehicle collided with a light pole and fire hydrant just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Firefighters worked to shut the hydrant off and were successful after approximately 45 minutes, with southbound lanes of traffic shut down as they worked and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies completed their investigation. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, according to fire officials. Rick McClure/For The Signal

PHOTOS: Car takes out light pole, fire hydrant

Law enforcement respond to a traffic collision on Railroad Avenue where a vehicle collided with a light pole and fire hydrant just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021.…

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Read more about the article Looking at hotels, motels, suites and rental apps
Guests use the pool at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. 070121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Looking at hotels, motels, suites and rental apps

As summer kicks into full swing and Santa Claritians hit the road, many are finding themselves left with the choice of staying in a hotel versus a home rental when…

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Read more about the article Vacationing locally in the SCV
Santa Clarita residents Tim and Debbie Aiello pull into the loading zone at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. 070121. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vacationing locally in the SCV

While many of us have spent the past year-and-a-half at home in the Santa Clarita Valley, many are opting to stay local for their long-awaited vacations this year. “We’re so…

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Read more about the article The City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget process
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

The City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget process

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Each year, staff spends six months preparing the City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget. The process includes gathering input and guidance from the…

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