Read more about the article SoCal Edison to hold SCV community meeting
Southern California Edison is responding to the rising temperatures by continuing the installation of critical electrical equipment, according to SCE officials. Courtesy photo.

SoCal Edison to hold SCV community meeting

Southern California Edison officials plan to give residents a chance Thursday to ask questions and speak with them directly during two online meetings to discuss Edison’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program.  “As California continues to experience…

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Read more about the article Barger to host another Castaic food distribution
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Volunteer Rudy Lopez carries boxes of food to one of the hundreds of vehicles in line during Supervisor Kathryn Barger's Food Distribution event held at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area in Castaic on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger to host another Castaic food distribution

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting another free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Thursday.   Barger’s office has partnered with the L.A. Regional Food Bank a…

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Read more about the article Supes approve more Valencia project updates, vaccination rollout
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Supes approve more Valencia project updates, vaccination rollout

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved two additional motions related to the Valencia project, formerly known as Newhall Ranch, a long-term, master-planned community west of Interstate 5.…

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Read more about the article Stern announces legislative package on nursing home reform
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Stern announces legislative package on nursing home reform

Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, along with other California lawmakers and a coalition of workers and advocates for the elderly and people with disabilities, unveiled a legislative reform package Tuesday that…

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Read more about the article I-5 widening, improvements may start this summer
Vehicles on the northbound Interstate 5 Freeway are bumper-to-bumper, as well as on surrounding streets in Castaic. Dan Watson/The Signal

I-5 widening, improvements may start this summer

Construction on the Interstate 5 corridor in the Santa Clarita Valley may start as early as this summer, pending approval from Metro’s board of directors Thursday.   The $679 million project…

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Read more about the article GoFundMe page set up for SCV deputy whose home burned down
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GoFundMe page set up for SCV deputy whose home burned down

A GoFundMe.com page has been set up on behalf of Deputy Ayala from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, whose house burned down Saturday.   Officials at the SCV Sheriff’s Station on Monday…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of attacking elderly woman, threatening others
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Man arrested on suspicion of attacking elderly woman, threatening others

A Canyon Country man was arrested last week after deputies believe he assaulted an older woman, threatened other victims and attempted to steal firearms from the residence’s safe.   At approximately…

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Agua Dulce restaurant owner loses thousands to scam, offers warning

An Agua Dulce restaurant owner said fear over his business potentially losing power became a cautionary tale for others after an internet scam took $6,800 out of his pocket last week.   Joe Marazzito, owner of Sweetwater Bar…

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Read more about the article Substitute teacher accused of sex crimes against student returns to court
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Substitute teacher accused of sex crimes against student returns to court

A substitute math teacher at Saugus High School who has been accused of more than a dozen criminal counts of sex crimes against a minor returned to court on Monday.   David Cornish,…

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Read more about the article Garcia tours Henry Mayo vaccine clinic
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, tours the COVID19 vaccine clinic at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Garcia tours Henry Mayo vaccine clinic

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, toured the vaccination clinic at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday to see how the clinic operates and take questions from health care workers.  Garcia expressed optimism as hospital officials…

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Read more about the article Bridge to Home holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, kicks off campaign
Bridge to Home hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to commemorate the completion of the sewer and water hookup to the agency’s site and began a community-wide campaign. Screenshot

Bridge to Home holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, kicks off campaign

Bridge to Home hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to commemorate the completion of the sewer and water hookup to the agency’s site and began a community-wide campaign to raise funds,…

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Read more about the article Rep. Mike Garcia speaks to high school students about legislative branch
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, meets virtually Monday with a senior-level American government class at Opportunities for Learning to discuss the legislative branch. Screenshot.

Rep. Mike Garcia speaks to high school students about legislative branch

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke virtually to local students in a government class Monday about the importance of the legislative branch and what the job entails.  Garcia, who represents the 25th Congressional District, spoke to a senior-level American government high school class…

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County modifies health officer order for breweries, classrooms and recreational sports

Public Health officials modified their health officer order Monday to expand indoor business for qualifying breweries and wineries and to decrease required physical distancing in classrooms.  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health modified its COVID-19 health officer order to expand indoor dining to breweries,…

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