Valladares’ back-to-school tax relief bill passes committee

News release   Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that her legislation to create a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies for parents, students and teachers passed the Assembly Committee on…

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Legislators’ reactions mixed on Newsom budget plan

By Signal Staff  Local legislative representatives issued mixed reactions this week after Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 state budget, acknowledging the inclusion of some measures they described as…

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Lily Caddow (13) goes up for the layup against Golden Valley. Courtesy of Wally Caddow

Prep sports roundup: basketball, soccer  

The following summaries were provided by team coaches and/or representatives for some of this week’s Santa Clarita Valley prep sports action. The Signal thanks all who submitted for helping get…

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Businesses seek consistency as COVID-19 rules change

By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter  Large businesses won’t have to mandate their employees be vaccinated following a Supreme Court decision this week — a decision that, local business leaders say, is the latest…

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Jed Blaugrund | ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is a unique Shakespearian experience

3.5/4 stars “The Tragedy of Macbeth” Directed by Joel Coen Rated R (Violence), 105 minutes Now streaming on Apple+ and playing at Laemmle Newhall  In collaboration with his brother Ethan, Joel Coen has tried his hand at…

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City announces 2 new local arts exhibits

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Arts division invites individuals of all ages to explore the newest art exhibitions in the community. Each exhibit is free and open to the public for enjoyment…

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‘And…Again’ on stage at The Main Jan. 28-30

News release  The dramatic comedy “And…Again” takes the stage at The Main from Jan. 28 to 30.   “And…Again” is presented by Active Voice Productions in cooperation with Actors Equity Association. This full-length one-act by Dylan Brody and…

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County reports highest death count since previous winter surge

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported on Thursday one of the highest daily COVID-19 death totals since the previous winter surge between the end of 2020 and…

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Sheriff’s Department Academy recruit loses firearm, prompts investigation

Sheriff’s deputies were working near Hillcrest Parkway Thursday afternoon, investigating to locate a firearm misplaced by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruit, according to law enforcement personnel.   Deputy Alejandra…

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Read more about the article Committee greenlights Wilk bill on film credits
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Committee greenlights Wilk bill on film credits

News release  State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced that Senate Bill 485), extending the Film and Television Tax Credit until 2030, was approved by the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance. Wilk authored the…

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Read more about the article Residents testify against potential Saugus camp for violent youth
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Residents testify against potential Saugus camp for violent youth

By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter  Santa Clarita Valley residents worried about the prospect of violent young offenders who may be housed in Saugus told Los Angeles County supervisors to house them somewhere…

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