Read more about the article Garcia condemns violent protests amid Electoral College vote count
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Garcia condemns violent protests amid Electoral College vote count

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was among numerous legislators Wednesday who called for violent protests at the U.S. Capitol building to end, following evacuations of multiple congressional buildings as lawmakers…

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Read more about the article Hit-and-run suspect leads deputy on chase after flipping truck
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to the scene of an overturned vehicle near the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon Road Tuesday night. January 05, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Hit-and-run suspect leads deputy on chase after flipping truck

By Bobby Block Signal Staff Writer A traffic collision that left a pickup truck overturned in Valencia Tuesday night had local deputies searching for a hit-and-run driver, Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to gas leak
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel respond to reports of a gas leak at an apartment complex on Peachland Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Bobby Block/The Signal

Firefighters respond to gas leak

Reports of a gas leak at a Santa Clarita apartment complex prompted response from emergency personnel Wednesday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a gas…

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Read more about the article Local resident competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
Santa Clarita Naval officer Phillip Howard, right, competes on “Jeopardy,” pictured with the game show’s host Alex Trebek, left. Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

Local resident competes on ‘Jeopardy!’

For years, Santa Clarita resident Phillip Howard has watched “Jeopardy!” with his wife, always hoping to one day have the opportunity to compete. “We have this unspoken agreement, (where) we…

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Read more about the article SCV teens create peer counseling service
Alex Yang, Kyle Fabella and Ansen Chen, left to right, create the booths for Lucy’s Psychiatry, a student-run peer counseling service in the SCV. Courtesy

SCV teens create peer counseling service

In an effort to help Santa Clarita Valley residents in need of someone to talk to, West Ranch High School senior Caitlin Ong created Lucy's Psychiatry, a peer-counseling service. “Lucy’s…

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Read more about the article Supes extend eviction ban and rent relief program
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Supes extend eviction ban and rent relief program

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday extending and enhancing the countywide ban on evictions and a rent-relief program as the county awaits its share of the $25…

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Read more about the article Crime watch Jan. 5, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station, CHP field reports
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Crime watch Jan. 5, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station, CHP field reports

Editor’s note: The following article was compiled from reports recently available at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and via communication from Sheriff’s Station officials, as well as California Highway…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo medical director on ambulance transports, overwhelmed ERs countywide
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Henry Mayo medical director on ambulance transports, overwhelmed ERs countywide

Amid reports of the nightmarish circumstances in overrun Southern California hospitals, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials said Tuesday while resources are thin, the hospital hasn’t been impacted by a recent…

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Read more about the article Supes approve ‘hero pay’ for grocery, drug store workers
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks out of Vallarta Supermarkets with their groceries on March 17, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal

Supes approve ‘hero pay’ for grocery, drug store workers

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the creation of “hero pay” for frontline workers at larger grocery and drug retail stores during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The motion, which…

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Read more about the article COVID-19: Public Health expects ‘devastating’ figures in January
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COVID-19: Public Health expects ‘devastating’ figures in January

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials are expecting “devastating” COVID-19 figures to continue in January, as the impacts of the winter holiday are felt. “The higher the number…

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Read more about the article West Ranch honor students spread holiday joy
The West Ranch National English Honor Society made a special delivery of nearly 100 holiday cards to the Oakmont of Valencia senior living facility on Christmas Eve. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch honor students spread holiday joy

News release The West Ranch National English Honor Society made a special delivery to the Oakmont of Valencia senior living facility on Dec. 24 of almost 100 holiday cards. Members…

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Read more about the article Firefighters respond to overturned vehicle
An overturned vehicle crash on Copper Hill Drive prompts an emergency response Tuesday afternoon. January 05, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Firefighters respond to overturned vehicle

A traffic collision where one vehicle overturned prompted response from first responders Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of two vehicles involved in a collision,…

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Read more about the article Driver in fatal big rig crash on 5 freeway identified
A driver is pronounced dead on arrival after a loaded ACE Hardware truck fell down an embankment off Interstate 5 Monday afternoon. January 04, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Driver in fatal big rig crash on 5 freeway identified

The Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver of a loaded Ace Hardware truck who died after the big rig fell down an embankment off Interstate 5…

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