Yearly Archives: 2021
Read more about the article Weekly Spanish news roundup | Salud pública: hospitalizaciones en el condado disminuyen, pero siguen siendo una preocupación
A Los Angeles Public Health employee attends to a couple as they wait in line for their vaccinations with hundreds of cars at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia on Wednesday, Vaccinations now include people over 65. 012021. Dan Watson/The Signal

Weekly Spanish news roundup | Salud pública: hospitalizaciones en el condado disminuyen, pero siguen siendo una preocupación

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Si bien los funcionarios del Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Los Ángeles anunciaron una disminución constante en los casos diarios de COVID-19…

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Read more about the article Innovation grant could offer $126K to six projects looking to address homelessness
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal

Innovation grant could offer $126K to six projects looking to address homelessness

A series of projects brought forth by Santa Clarita Valley-based organizations and agencies to address the local homeless population could soon receive thousands of dollars from the city of Santa…

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Read more about the article Power shutoffs add to challenges facing SCV schools, distance-learners
White clouds billow over Canyon Country as viewed from Oak Crest Drive in Santa Clarita on Friday afternoon, 012221 . Dan Watson/The Signal

Power shutoffs add to challenges facing SCV schools, distance-learners

While the recent power shutoffs by Southern California Edison would frustrate the thousands of residents they affected during normal times, these past few weeks of unreliable electricity during a global…

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Read more about the article Firefighters reach full containment of Towsley Fire
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter assists in controlling the Towsley Fire. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Firefighters reach full containment of Towsley Fire

Firefighters reached full containment of the Towsley Fire on Friday after battling the wind-driven blaze in challenging, mountainous terrain during the week.  The blaze was kept at 185 acres as…

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Read more about the article Waste Management extends biweekly green waste pickup to Feb. 1
FILE PHOTO: Waste Management collects trash and recycling bins on May 26, 2019 in Canyon Country. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Waste Management extends biweekly green waste pickup to Feb. 1

Waste Management has extended its temporary residential green waste pickup schedule for its Santa Clarita customers for another week, city officials announced Friday.  The service, which typically occurs every week,…

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Read more about the article Garcia to host virtual town halls on Paycheck Protection Program
Mike Garcia

Garcia to host virtual town halls on Paycheck Protection Program

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is set to host three virtual discussions on the Paycheck Protection Program, including one in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The discussions are open to small…

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Read more about the article Barger steps in to deny parole of convicted child rapist
File photo. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger steps in to deny parole of convicted child rapist

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Friday she’s concerned there is a growing trend that the rights of victims of some of the most violent crimes are not being…

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Read more about the article SCV dental surgeon sells practice after more than 40 years
Dr. John Scaramella, DDS, in an examination room with a Dental Cone-Beam Computed Tomography system that creates 3-D images of the teeth and mouth at his office in Newhall on Tuesday, 011220. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV dental surgeon sells practice after more than 40 years

When Dr. John Scaramella, a dental surgeon, moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978, there were only 18 others in his field.  Now, more than 40 years later, Scaramella…

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Read more about the article County hospitalizations decline, but remain a concern for Public Health officials

County hospitalizations decline, but remain a concern for Public Health officials

While Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced a steady decline in daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the virus remains widespread in the county. The county has seen…

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Read more about the article Young actors share fun, challenges amid the pandemic
Mackenzie Hancsicsak discovered she really enjoys baking, during the pandemic, in addition to her hobbies and acting career. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL Inset: Hancsicsak as the young Kate on “This Is Us.” PHOTO COURTESY IMDB

Young actors share fun, challenges amid the pandemic

For Mackenzie Hancsicsak and Maddy McGraw, two of Hollywood’s brightest young stars, 2020 was an interesting, stop-and-go year to say the least. Mackenzie stars as the young Kate in the…

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Read more about the article More adventure awaits bmx riders, mountain bikers
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

More adventure awaits bmx riders, mountain bikers

By Ken Striplin City Manager The new Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita is already a smash hit with residents of all ages. Since its grand opening last September, we’ve…

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