Read more about the article Community to hold vigil in remembrance of Pedro Roman
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Pedro Roman was starting his second year as a football player at Valencia High School when he received his leukemia diagnosis. Photo courtesy of the Roman family.

Community to hold vigil in remembrance of Pedro Roman

Family members of 17-year-old Pedro Roman announced Monday the Valencia High School student died, following a recent relapse of his cancer. Pedro was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2019.…

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Read more about the article SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan
Thomas Chesnutt, a consultant from A&N Technical Services, explains water supply and demand indicators during SCV Water's public meeting for the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Screenshot

SCV Water hosts meeting on water-shortage plan

In a year when California has only received approximately half its average rainfall, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency hosted a virtual public meeting to inform residents of the Water…

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Read more about the article California Board of Accountancy disciplines woman who stole from SCV Girl Scouts
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California Board of Accountancy disciplines woman who stole from SCV Girl Scouts

After filing a formal accusation, the California Board of Accountancy recently disciplined a Saugus woman convicted of stealing from a local Girl Scouts troop.   Patricia Guardado, also known as Patricia…

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Read more about the article City to begin new budget process amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City to begin new budget process amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Santa Clarita officials are expected Tuesday to offer a first look into the city’s 2021-22 spending plan, which looks at how the city will move forward after more than a…

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Wilk announces scholarships to raise awareness of Armenian Genocide

California high school students looking to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide can enter scholarship contests, state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recently announced.  The senator shared that the…

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Read more about the article CIF-Southern Section announces return of high school cross-country competition
Valencia's girls cross-country runner Hailey Kirsch, middle, will join the Saugus girls cross-country team at the CIF State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday.

CIF-Southern Section announces return of high school cross-country competition

Nearly two weeks after announcing its decision to cancel its fall sports championships, California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section officials announced Monday the return of high school cross-country competitions.  Boys and girls…

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County officials advise residents ‘double down’ on COVID-19 prevention measures

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced the county has continued to see a decrease in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations, following a monthslong surge. However, county officials…

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Read more about the article Suspect outstanding in reported armed robbery at Saugus Trader Joe’s
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Suspect outstanding in reported armed robbery at Saugus Trader Joe’s

Law enforcement officials are looking for a woman who reportedly robbed a Saugus Trader Joe’s at gunpoint Sunday night.  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a…

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Read more about the article Deadline looms for new law that changes inheritance
With Proposition 19’s passage, there have been some important changes to how we look at property that’s passed down, according to L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

Deadline looms for new law that changes inheritance

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor This month, I come to you about the recent change in property tax law that governs, among other things, inheritance and subsequent limitations…

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Read more about the article Husband-and-wife team open rapid COVID-testing company
Harleen Grewal, DDS, and her husband, Dr. Yuvraj Grewal, stand in front of their Mind-Body Infusion Center, which is under construction as part of the Skyline Ranch development. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

Husband-and-wife team open rapid COVID-testing company

After Harleen Grewal became one of the 1 million Los Angelenos to be diagnosed with COVID-19, she realized there’s a better way for people to find out whether they have…

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