Read more about the article Report shows local water quality surpasses state and federal standards
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Report shows local water quality surpasses state and federal standards

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency released its annual water quality report this week. This year’s report shows that customers continued to receive water that meets or surpasses rigorous state and federal drinking water compliance standards in 2020.   “This past…

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Read more about the article Mask mandate to remain in effect for workers, Cal/OSHA withdraws current guidance
Officials with the state and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that face coverings would be required indoors until at least Nov. 1. Signal file photo

Mask mandate to remain in effect for workers, Cal/OSHA withdraws current guidance

The state’s mask mandate is expected to remain in effect for workers regardless of vaccination status after the “blueprint for a safer economy” expires June 15 as the state’s workplace safety agency reconsiders…

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Read more about the article Emergency personnel respond to reported assault at Pitchess
This Signal file photo shows Pitchess Detention Center.

Emergency personnel respond to reported assault at Pitchess

First responders were called to the scene of a reported assault Thursday at Pitchess Detention Center. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. on the 29300 block of The…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek help in identifying robbery suspects
Three men suspected of robbing a Circle K in Saugus on April 6, 2021. Courtesy of SCV Sheriff's Station

Detectives seek help in identifying robbery suspects

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying three robbery suspects who physically assaulted a Circle K clerk in Saugus in April.  The three men,…

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Read more about the article Two-story apartment catches fire in Canyon Country
Los Angeles County firefighters investigate a report of a structure fire on Silver Saddle Circle in Santa Clarita on Thursday, 061021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Two-story apartment catches fire in Canyon Country

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a report of a two-story apartment fire in Canyon Country on Thursday.   The call was first reported at 9:31 a.m. on the 28000 block of Silver…

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Local educators awarded scholarships from DKG Society International

By Penni Perrault Signal contributor  Eta Rho chapter (Santa Clarita) of DKG Society annually awards scholarships to local educators who show excellence in education. This year the recipients are Katie Colletta (Newhall School District), Mary Jane Harmon Saltz (Sulphur…

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West Ranch student Emily Doi awarded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship

ASSE International has announced that Emily Doi, a high school student from Valencia, is one of 250 American high school students from across the United States to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange…

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Town Center Art Space launches new exhibit

The Town Center Art Space, located on the second floor of the Westfield Valencia Town Center, has announced their new art exhibit — “In Motion,” by artist Daryl Bibicoff.  This series expresses Bibicoff’s passion for movement by connecting viewers with his existential beliefs.…

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Read more about the article Cedarcreek Elementary, Skyblue Mesa break ground on new facilities
(Left to right) Josh Hertan, Senior Superintendent - Novus Construction; John Audap, Construction Manager – Colombo Construction; Chris Trunkey, Board Member (Trustee Area 5); Laura Arrowsmith, Board President (Trustee Area 2); Colleen Hawkins, Ed.D., Superintendent; Mary Mann, Principal; Nick Heinlein, Assistant Superintendent of Business; Peter Gayton, Director of Maintenance and Operations. Courtesy photo

Cedarcreek Elementary, Skyblue Mesa break ground on new facilities

The Saugus Union School District held groundbreaking events last week for a handful of new buildings coming to the Cedarcreek and Skyblue Mesa elementary schools.   During a groundbreaking ceremony at Cedarcreek Elementary on June 2 for the…

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Read more about the article Hundreds of teachers protest before Hart district meeting
Members of the Hart District Teachers Association attend a district board meeting with signs advocating for higher pay Wednesday. June 09, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Hundreds of teachers protest before Hart district meeting

More than 200 teachers gathered outside the William S. Hart Union High School District office ahead of Wednesday’s board meeting, sharing frustration over their salaries. The teachers, walking around the…

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Read more about the article City Council prepares to adopt new budget
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council prepares to adopt new budget

The Santa Clarita City Council made plans Tuesday to approve the city’s $248 million budget for the next fiscal year at its next meeting, set for June 22.  Councilmembers commended city staff for presenting a balanced budget of just under a quarter of…

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Read more about the article More than 1K families receive food during drive-thru distribution
Volunteers load boxes of food in vehicles lined up during Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

More than 1K families receive food during drive-thru distribution

Boxes full of food were loaded into cars at Castaic Lake Recreation Area Wednesday during another free drive-thru food distribution event hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office.…

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