Read more about the article City establishes financing agency for workforce housing projects
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City establishes financing agency for workforce housing projects

The city of Santa Clarita recently moved one step closer toward introducing workforce housing in the city.   The Santa Clarita City Council authorized city staff last week to enter into an agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), which issues bonds to help finance…

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Read more about the article Art exhibit: castles, cottages and countrysides
"To the Manor Born," by Laurie Morgan. Morgan will have a solo exhibit Sept. 1-30 at FastFrame. Courtesy photo

Art exhibit: castles, cottages and countrysides

Award-winning artist Laurie Morgan will have a solo art exhibit Sept. 1-30 at FastFrame, 24204 Valencia Blvd., with an artist’s reception 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11.  "Highland Farm," by Laurie Morgan. Courtesy photo “This…

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Read more about the article SCV organization raising funds for local foster youth
Twins Jessica, left, and Kaylin Mai, right, discuss their time volunteering with Tidings for Teens. July 18, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV organization raising funds for local foster youth

Tidings for Teens is collecting funds for its annual shopping event that gives underserved youth in the foster care system the chance to shop for new clothes ahead of the…

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Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths; county reports more than 2,500 cases

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday, as Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reported 2,551 new COVID-19 cases countywide — 20 times…

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Read more about the article Driver dies, passenger transported following rollover crash
California Highway Patrol officers respond Wednesday afternoon to a fatal vehicle over the side of Highway 14, north of Escondido Canyon Road in Acton. July 21, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Driver dies, passenger transported following rollover crash

California Highway Patrol officers responded to a fatal single-vehicle collision Wednesday, after a 2006 Toyota Tacoma truck veered off Highway 14 and rolled down an embankment.   The driver, a 38-year-old man…

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Read more about the article Art receptions are back in Santa Clarita
"Americana," by Tony Hanna, is on display in the First Floor Gallery at Santa Clarita City Hall as part of the "Stars and Stripes" exhibit. Courtesy photo

Art receptions are back in Santa Clarita

Art receptions are officially back and residents are welcome to attend in person! Join the city of Santa Clarita this month for two art receptions in celebration of current art exhibits.   The “Color is Your World” and “Stars…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita woman reported missing, found
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Santa Clarita woman reported missing, found

A Santa Clarita woman reported missing Tuesday has been found, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit. Krystie Rae Low was last seen on…

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Read more about the article City: We’re in “a really good place”
Keynote speakers, Monica Fawcett, left, Interim Economic Development Associate, City of Santa Clarita and Jason Crawford Acting Community Development Director prepare to speak at the Valley Industrial Association luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Tuesday, 072021. Dan Watson/The Signal

City: We’re in “a really good place”

Business leaders of the Valley Industry Association (VIA) gathered Tuesday afternoon to receive an update from the City of Santa Clarita about the city’s economic development activity.  Jason Crawford, the city’s acting…

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Read more about the article Garcia introduces forestry bill
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-25) discusses some of his priorities while in office. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Garcia introduces forestry bill

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, introduced the Protecting and Restoring Our Trees by Enhancing Conservation and Treatments (PROTECT) Act on Tuesday.   The bill intends to help improve forest management by allowing for more flexibility…

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Read more about the article Transient man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires in Canyon Country, Newhall
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Transient man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires in Canyon Country, Newhall

A transient man was arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires in the Canyon Country and Newhall areas after a passerby reported seeing the 29-year-old last week igniting some of…

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