Read more about the article Jonathan Hatami | A Prosecutor’s Job Doesn’t End at Sentencing
Jon Hatami, prosecutor for the Complex Victims Unit at home. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jonathan Hatami | A Prosecutor’s Job Doesn’t End at Sentencing

One of the many directives that Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascón ordered on his first day in office was that deputy district attorneys were barred from attending parole hearings.…

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Read more about the article Weekly Spanish news roundup | El condado aprueba 1 millón de dosis de vacunación; asignaciones futuras para segundas dosis
Los Angeles Public Health care workers prepare doses of Covid-19 vaccine for a car load of people in one of the hundreds of cars in line at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia waiting for vaccinations on Wednesday, 012021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Weekly Spanish news roundup | El condado aprueba 1 millón de dosis de vacunación; asignaciones futuras para segundas dosis

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Se han administrado más de un millón de dosis de vacunas en el condado de Los Ángeles, anunciaron funcionarios de Salud Pública el viernes,…

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Read more about the article With students returning, SUSD shares how campuses will look a bit different
Principal Sue Bett places playcards indicating where classes are to line up outside West Creek Academy in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

With students returning, SUSD shares how campuses will look a bit different

The first day of school can be a nerve-wracking experience for parents, students and teachers. But Saugus Union School District officials are doing what they can to take stress and…

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Read more about the article Public Health announces 1 million vaccination doses administered, will prioritize second-dose appointments
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Public Health announces 1 million vaccination doses administered, will prioritize second-dose appointments

More than 1 million vaccine doses have been administered in Los Angeles County, Public Health officials announced Friday, adding next week’s appointments will be primarily reserved for those who require…

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Read more about the article School officials express ‘little optimism’ for sixth- to 12th-graders returning this year
Students complete assignments during their small cohort classes at Live Oak Elementary School as pictured Feb. 2, 2021. Courtesy of the Castaic Union School District

School officials express ‘little optimism’ for sixth- to 12th-graders returning this year

SCV school officials say they’re prepared for middle and high school students to return, but there’s no definitive answer to the question of when. Students in the Castaic Union School…

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Read more about the article Gascón defends policy barring prosecutors from parole hearings in letter
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Gascón defends policy barring prosecutors from parole hearings in letter

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón defended his special directive that bars prosecutors from attending parole hearings in response to a recent request from county Supervisor Kathryn Barger.  In…

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Read more about the article Coming home: Bauer signs record deal with Dodgers
Trevor Bauer standing in his L.A. Dodgers jersey in a video he posted to social media on Friday. Photo courtesy of Trevor Bauer.

Coming home: Bauer signs record deal with Dodgers

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner and Hart High School alumnus Trevor Bauer signed a record-breaking contract with his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Bauer announced his decision…

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Read more about the article Preparing for tax season, COVID-19 edition
Partner and enrolled agent Karol Johnson prepares tax returns at All Valley Tax Service in Santa Clarita on Thursday. 020421. Dan Watson/The Signal

Preparing for tax season, COVID-19 edition

As tax season gets into full swing after the roller coaster year that was 2020, tax experts say this year will be unlike any other when it comes to filing…

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Read more about the article Valladares introduces bill looking to reopen theme parks sooner
Hundreds of cars wind around the Six Flags Magic Mountain parking lot as people wait for their up for Covid -19 in Valencia on Wednesday. 012021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valladares introduces bill looking to reopen theme parks sooner

Theme parks in California have remained closed since the onset of the pandemic, with no clear sight of when they’ll welcome guests again — but a new bill introduced by…

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Read more about the article Crime watch Feb. 5, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station field reports
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Crime watch Feb. 5, 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 Containment set up following attempted robbery in Castaic
Deputies responding to reports of an attempted robbery in Castaic on Friday. Feb. 5, 2021. Dan Watson/ The Signal.

Containment set up following attempted robbery in Castaic

At least three suspects are in custody following a report of an attempted robbery in Castaic on Friday.  The call was first reported around 12:30 p.m. near the 27000 block…

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Read more about the article ‘Tis the season for love, happiness and togetherness
Cody Pascual and Brittany Sanders with Valentines picnic at Hart Park. 011621. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Tis the season for love, happiness and togetherness

Even under normal conditions, finding love can be a daunting task.  You have to find someone whom you have an attraction to, whom you trust, who trusts you, who gets…

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Read more about the article Maintaining our safe Santa Clarita community
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Maintaining our safe Santa Clarita community

By Ken Striplin City Manager National organizations release rankings of Top Cities each year based on various metrics. Without fail, the City of Santa Clarita consistently ranks near the top…

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