L.A. County moves to yellow tier; reopenings expected Thursday

Los Angeles County’s continually declining COVID-19 cases have met the threshold to move into the least-restrictive, yellow tier this week, allowing for more businesses to reopen starting Thursday.   California Department of…

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Read more about the article For SCV parents, twin daughters, ‘Creative Comforts’ exhibit is a family affair
"Dumplings," submitted by Madison Zumsteg. Each member of the Zumsteg family submitted a photo for the city's "Creative Comforts" exhibit at City Hall. All were accepted. Courtesy of the Zumsteg family

For SCV parents, twin daughters, ‘Creative Comforts’ exhibit is a family affair

By Danielle Gallegos  For The Signal    An art exhibit now on display at Santa Clarita City Hall includes a family effort that brought together a love of food and the arts.  The idea was to inspire people…

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Read more about the article CalArtians work on display at Newhall Crossings
Newhall Crossings is located at 24480 Main St. in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

CalArtians work on display at Newhall Crossings

By Danielle Gallegos For The Signal   California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts, is leasing space in Downtown Newhall to put its students’ artwork on display, officials with the Valencia arts college announced recently.  The agreement at…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center hosts 33rd annual Taste of the Town
The Santa Clarita Child & Family Center hosts its 33rd Taste of the Town fundraising event Sunday. May 02, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Child & Family Center hosts 33rd annual Taste of the Town

The Santa Clarita Valley community joined the Child & Family Center in celebrating the 33rd annual Taste of the Town Sunday. “It's usually a huge event with hundreds of people…

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Read more about the article Nephew accused of killing uncle returns to court
A member of the LASD Crime Lab enters the home of missing man Will Cierzan on Feb. 13, 2020. Signal photo, Bobby Block.

Nephew accused of killing uncle returns to court

A man accused of killing his uncle who was reported missing in 2017 returned to court Monday.    Investigators have charged Daniel Cierzan, 25, on suspicion of him being responsible for the disappearance of William Cierzan,…

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Read more about the article Four more Hart district schools named as 2021 California Distinguished Schools
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Four more Hart district schools named as 2021 California Distinguished Schools

Four local high schools were among the select group statewide to be recognized as 2021 California Distinguished Schools, William S. Hart Union High School District officials announced on Monday.   The…

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Read more about the article Woman convicted of killing 4 daughters has death penalty reversed
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Woman convicted of killing 4 daughters has death penalty reversed

A mother convicted of murdering her four children after purposefully burning down their Santa Clarita Valley home more than 20 years ago had the death penalty in her case reversed Monday.   Sandi…

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Read more about the article Muslim softball team balances sports and faith during Ramadan
Members of the Batter Halves softball team pose for a team photo Sunday. May 02, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Muslim softball team balances sports and faith during Ramadan

A coed softball team of all-Muslim players is showing the Santa Clarita Valley what it means to combine faith, fasting and sports during Ramadan. Each year for the month of…

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Hart girls soccer takes 2-0 victory over Canyon

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal  Despite the scorching heat, calls that could’ve gone either way and a physical game all around, the Hart girls soccer team couldn’t be stopped on their April 30 senior night against Canyon.   Canyon struggled…

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Read more about the article Three-vehicle traffic collision sends one to the hospital
Deputies investigate a three-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Drayton Street and Railroad Avenue on Monday that sent one person to the hospital. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Three-vehicle traffic collision sends one to the hospital

A three-vehicle traffic collision resulted in one person being sent to the hospital on Monday.   The collision was first reported at 1:46 p.m. near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and…

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Read more about the article Emergency personnel respond to brush fire near Sierra Highway
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter makes a water drop on the Skyline Fire on Monday, May 3, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

Emergency personnel respond to brush fire near Sierra Highway

Firefighters quickly halted a brush fire off Sierra Highway in Canyon Country Monday afternoon. The fire was first reported at 12:52 p.m., northeast of the intersection of Sierra Highway and…

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Read more about the article L.A. County to open additional libraries
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L.A. County to open additional libraries

Los Angeles County is set to open additional library locations to the public starting May 10.  The Acton-Agua Dulce and Castaic branches are set to join the Stevenson Ranch Library in offering…

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Detectives seek help locating missing man

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit issued a news release Sunday seeking the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Romeo Silvano.  Silvano was last seen at…

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