Read more about the article Newsom, lawmakers reach deal to fund school reopening for younger students
Teacher Nicholas Patey teaches calculus in an empty classroom at Golden Valley High School on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom, lawmakers reach deal to fund school reopening for younger students

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he and Democratic state lawmakers had reached a deal to fund the reopening of schools for the youngest students across California, as Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Crime watch March 1, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports
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Crime watch March 1, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports

Editor’s note: The following article was compiled from reports recently available at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The reports are preliminary, compiled by deputies who respond to calls for…

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Read more about the article COC theater production presented at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Abigail Thomas, a first-year COC student, was one 16 finalists selected for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival's Musical Theatre Initiative Cabaret and Competition. Courtesy photo

COC theater production presented at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

The College ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Canyons‌ ‌Theatre‌ ‌Department’s‌ ‌devised‌ ‌production‌ ‌“Virtuality: the 2020 Tournaments" was presented at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for Region 8 held Feb. 10-13. The…

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Read more about the article Investigation continues into Valencia explosion
Three critical burn patients are transported by paramedics after an initial report of an explosion on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Investigation continues into Valencia explosion

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Arson and Explosives Detail are continuing their investigation of the circumstances surrounding last month’s explosion at a Valencia industrial park. The Feb.…

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Read more about the article Local author publishes ‘from Chandrika’s Kitchen’
Chandrika David, of Santa Clarita, is a professional chef and cooking instructor. Courtesy photo

Local author publishes ‘from Chandrika’s Kitchen’

Local resident Chandrika David’s new book is the result of years of creating meals for friends and family gathered around the table to share in delectable foods and warm conversation.…

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Read more about the article COC AST selected to work with NASA
The radio system designed by COC's Aerospace and Sciences Team that will transmit post-deployment data to the RockSat-X capsule. Courtesy photo

COC AST selected to work with NASA

Launched in 2016, the College of the Canyons Aerospace and Sciences Team — which includes High Altitude Student Payload (HASP) and RockSat-X — continues to secure its reputation of being…

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Read more about the article COC receives Rotary Club donation
From left: James Kneblik (COC Foundation Director), Jill Mellady (COC Foundation Board of Directors Co-Chair), Cindy Schwanke (COC Culinary Arts Instructor), Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook (COC Chancellor), Linda Pedersen (Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Vocational Chair), Michelle Rey (COC Foundation Executive Director), Michael Joslin (COC Associate Vice President of Student Services) and Glenn Terry (Rotary Club of Santa Clarita President). Courtesy photo

COC receives Rotary Club donation

College of the Canyons has received a $9,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita, which will be divided equally to establish a scholarship fund for culinary arts students…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Henry Mayo begins inoculating educators
Jim Klipfel, a teacher at Saugus High School, recieves the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Monday afternoon. March 01, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COVID-19: Henry Mayo begins inoculating educators

More than two months after Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines for hospital frontline workers, Santa Clarita Valley educators were next in line Monday to…

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Read more about the article Third COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in U.S.
Health care workers line up for their COVID-19 vaccine shots at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital vaccination center on Friday, 01-15-21. Dan Watson/The Signal

Third COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in U.S.

As Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital celebrated the opening of its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to the Santa Clarita Valley’s educators Monday, Johnson & Johnson announced it started shipping nearly 4 million…

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COVID-19: Cases continue to decline countywide, SCV sees fewer than 20 cases

While partially due to a lag in weekend reporting, Los Angeles County reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases Monday, which continues to be a welcome sign in slowing virus transmission,…

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Read more about the article SCV celebrates Purim in Newhall Park
Rabbi Choni Marozov, left, wearing a costume, reads the Megilliah as children and parents make crafts during the Purim Festival held at Newhall Park in Newhall on Friday, 022621. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV celebrates Purim in Newhall Park

Socially distanced families gathered in Newhall Park on Friday to celebrate Purim, the Jewish holiday that marks the liberation of the Israelites from Persian rule.  “Over the last year, we’ve…

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Read more about the article How COVID-19 could impact your tax credits
Tax preparer Dindi Cervantes, center, and her partner and enrolled agent Karol Johnson review tax returns at All Valley Tax Service in Santa Clarita. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

How COVID-19 could impact your tax credits

Tax season is once again upon us. Many aspects of your life may look very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that doesn’t stop with your taxes and finances.…

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