Read more about the article City receives 800+ rental assistance applications
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

City receives 800+ rental assistance applications

The city of Santa Clarita received approximately 850 applications for its rental assistance program ahead of the program's April 30 application deadline.  “Now we're in the process of basically fully vetting the applications,” said Michael Villegas, the city’s preservation officer, “determining…

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Read more about the article Cycling the daily commute for Bike to Work Week
Bill Fickett, left, and Alain (cq) Gyger bike to work over the historic 1898 railroad trestle bridge near Iron Horse Trailhead in Valencia on Thursday, 051321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cycling the daily commute for Bike to Work Week

The city of Santa Clarita marked Bike to Work Week this week by inviting residents to ride their bikes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.   Residents could take a pledge to ride to their workplaces at…

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Read more about the article Front-line grocery workers share pandemic stories
A worker retrieves carts from the parking lot at Ralphs in Castaic on Thursday, 051321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Front-line grocery workers share pandemic stories

Editor’s note: The grocery store workers in the story were not named, as they were not authorized to speak to the media. As panic-filled shoppers swarmed grocery stores across the…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Route 66 Classic Grill hosts Show and Shine car show
Buzzy Wieman backs his 1963 15-window Volksgagen Samaba van into an empty spot amid the dozens of pre-1978 classic cars on display at the Show and Shine car show Saturday at Route 66 Classic Grill in Canyon Country. 050821. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTOS | Route 66 Classic Grill hosts Show and Shine car show

Kane Fortness, 10, dances to classic rock music from the live band SoundWaves as they perform on stage at the Show and Shine car show at Route 66 Classic Grill…

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Read more about the article SCV teen gets COVID-19 shot
Andrew Jenofsky, 14, receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s vaccine clinic on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was the first adolescent to receive the vaccine at the clinic following its authorization Wednesday. Courtesy

SCV teen gets COVID-19 shot

Fourteen-year-old Andrew Jenofsky was the first in line to get his shot at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Thursday morning, as adolescents ages 12-15 were given the go-ahead to get Pfizer’s…

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Read more about the article Newhall resident, Pearl Harbor survivor featured in documentary
A still of George Keene from the documentary he participated in, “Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission.” Courtesy

Newhall resident, Pearl Harbor survivor featured in documentary

Longtime Newhall resident and Navy veteran George Keene was featured in “Journey to Royal: A WWII Rescue Mission,” a World War II documentary released earlier this year. The film tells…

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Read more about the article Former COC football player signs with Seahawks
Former College of the Canyons defensive back Bryan Mills, who helped the Cougars to a 10-0 regular season record and the 2018 Southern California Football Association National Division, Northern League championship, signed with the Seattle Seahawks early this month. Photo Courtesy of College of the Canyons

Former COC football player signs with Seahawks

Former College of the Canyons defensive back Bryan Mills is the latest former Cougar to join the NFL ranks after signing a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks early this month. …

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Saugus boys basketball tops Hart, 79-68

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal  Strong drives into the lane, tough rebounds and shooting lights-out from the 3-point line. This gritty game Tuesday showed all the reasons why this Foothill League rivalry always brings out the best…

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Read more about the article CDC eases mask restrictions for vaccinated people
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Gideon Fajardo, left, and his daughters Melody, 12, and Natalie ,10, wear their masks as they prepare to fly their kite at Central Park in Saugus on Friday, Jan. 8, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

CDC eases mask restrictions for vaccinated people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks or maintaining physical distance in most indoor and outdoor settings. As of Thursday,…

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Read more about the article Las Vegas case dismissed against SCV Realtor accused of sexual assault
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Las Vegas case dismissed against SCV Realtor accused of sexual assault

The case against a prominent Santa Clarita Valley Realtor who had been accused of a sexual assault stemming from a Las Vegas real estate conference last summer was dismissed, a court clerk confirmed Thursday.  …

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Read more about the article Mike Garcia | Reflecting Back on a Year in Congress
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-25) discusses some of his priorities while in office. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Mike Garcia | Reflecting Back on a Year in Congress

One year ago, 25th Congressional District families first elected me to represent them in Congress.  My promise was simple: to stop what we saw coming and not let the disastrous…

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