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SoCal Edison officials hold community meeting to discuss PSPS, future grid improvements

During a virtual question-and-answer session Thursday, officials from Southern California Edison spoke with Santa Clarita Valley residents — who largely criticized the electrical company’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program — while utility officials promised improvements were underway.    Dozens…

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Read more about the article Elimination of cash bail for some suspects goes statewide
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Elimination of cash bail for some suspects goes statewide

A new ruling from the California Supreme Court has said that judges within the state must consider a person’s ability to post bail and the authorities may not detain a person merely because he…

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Read more about the article Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution
Volunteers prepare boxes of food for the hundreds of vehicles lined up during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 25, 2020. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Hundreds line up for Castaic food distribution

Hundreds of cars snaked through the Castaic Lake Recreation Area parking lot Thursday, as they waited to receive boxes full of food during another free drive-thru food-distribution event hosted by…

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Read more about the article FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements
The entrance of Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary and Chapel of the Oaks in Newhall, 011329. Dan Watson/The Signal

FEMA gives details on COVID-19-related funeral expense reimbursements

Families can soon access COVID-19-related funeral expense relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Beginning in early April, FEMA said it would pay up to $9,000 in expenses for individual…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: State to expand vaccine eligibility
Registered Nurse Maggie Wiercioch administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Vaccination center on Friday, 011520, 011520. Dan Watson/The Signal

COVID-19: State to expand vaccine eligibility

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the state is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Californian over the age of 16 starting April 15, with those 50 and older becoming…

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Read more about the article Castaic Union School District announces plan to return to full day, in-person instruction
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Castaic Union School District announces plan to return to full day, in-person instruction

Castaic Union School District administrators announced Wednesday their plans to have full-day, in-person instruction for students and teachers by April 19.   In a statement distributed to district families, Castaic officials…

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Read more about the article New city program makes millions available for rental assistance
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

New city program makes millions available for rental assistance

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved Tuesday establishing a financial assistance program for the city’s low- and moderate-income renters. Residents seeking support with paying their rent must apply with the city during a 30-day application period starting April 1.   During a brief discussion at…

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Read more about the article Zoom artist demo April 19: Alex Schaefer, watercolor
"Yellow Flower," watercolor by Alex Schaefer. Courtesy photo

Zoom artist demo April 19: Alex Schaefer, watercolor

Santa Clarita Artists Association SCAA will spotlight contemporary artist Alex Schaefer in a Zoom watercolor demo on April 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.   Schaefer can often be found with his supplies, easel and…

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Local food delivery service raises $1,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the SCV

When WeGoSCV launched a cause campaign in June to support Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, it wasn’t intended to keep going, but as the pandemic continued, and the club continued critical services, WeGoSCV kept the campaign going. After a…

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Read more about the article Schroeder elected to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors
Holly Schroeder has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors. Courtesy photo

Schroeder elected to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors

Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board of directors. Schroeder, who serves on the board of the Henry…

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