Read more about the article Low-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for children 5-11
Intensive Care Unit nurse Kathy Brady looks on as Pharmacist, Courtney Mattley, left, draws the first dose of Pfizer BioNTech, Covid-19 vaccine before administering it to Brady at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia on Thursday, 121720. Dan Watson/The Signal

Low-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for children 5-11

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday emergency use authorization of a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5-11. The move expands vaccine eligibility…

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Read more about the article SCCS girls’ volleyball advances to CIF finals; Saugus loses in semifinals
SCCS girls volleyball team celebrates after winning the match. Courtesy of Darcy Brown

SCCS girls’ volleyball advances to CIF finals; Saugus loses in semifinals

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer   The Santa Clarita Christian School Cardinals are now one win away from the CIF championship. The Cardinals have yet to drop a set (84-0)…

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Read more about the article Week 11 football roundup
Castaic quarterback Tyler Soles (11) hands off to wide receiver Ethan Zischke (22) in the first quarter against Mira Costa High School at Castaic High on Thursday, 101421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Week 11 football roundup

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The final week of the regular season for Santa Clarita Valley football is officially in the books with six teams making the playoffs. Valencia…

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Read more about the article Oakmont seniors get special animal visit
Residents lean over the railing to pet the visiting alpacas during their weekly pet therapy program held at Oakmont of Valencia on Thursday, 102821. Dan Watson/The Signal

Oakmont seniors get special animal visit

Zebras, donkeys and goats — oh my! Last week, senior residents at Oakmont of Valencia and their families had the opportunity to experience their weekly dose of pet therapy with…

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Read more about the article City hires counsel for expected by-district election litigation
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City hires counsel for expected by-district election litigation

City of Santa Clarita officials confirmed Tuesday that they have hired a law firm to represent the city in expected litigation over “at-large” City Council elections.   Carrie Lujan, a spokeswoman for the city, confirmed that the…

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Read more about the article Health officials provide framework for lifting mask mandate
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Health officials provide framework for lifting mask mandate

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors heard Tuesday what it will take to lift COVID-19 masking requirements — but the county’s health director told…

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Read more about the article Three teachers reportedly punched by Castaic High student
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Students and parents walk through campus at Castaic High School's first Back to School Night Tuesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Three teachers reportedly punched by Castaic High student

Multiple teachers were reportedly struck by a Castaic High Student on Tuesday, resulting in a response from law enforcement officials.   The call came in shortly before 3 p.m., and the…

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Read more about the article Firefighters assist driver after crash on Highway 14
Emergency responders dispatch personnel after reports of a single vehicle collision at State Route 14 in the northbound lanes on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Firefighters assist driver after crash on Highway 14

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a traffic collision on State Route 14 where a single vehicle lost control in the northbound lanes and hit the center divider.   Firefighters…

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