Valladares’ bill to improve access to child care passes committees

News release  Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that her bill to increase access to state child care services and preschools passed both the Assembly's Committee on Human Services and Committee…

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Read more about the article Multiple vehicles destroyed in Canyon Country carport fire
Multiple vehicles were destroyed in a carport fire early Thursday morning in Canyon Country on the 27000 block of Camp Plenty Road. Dan Watson / The Signal

Multiple vehicles destroyed in Canyon Country carport fire

Multiple vehicles were destroyed in a carport fire in Canyon Country early Thursday morning.   The fire was first reported at approximately 1:33 a.m. on the 27000 block of Camp Plenty…

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Read more about the article 2021 film season brings in $37.6M for the city
A member of the sound crew wears a masks and color coded vest on the set of a feature film production in Canyon Country. 100220 Dan Watson/The Signal

2021 film season brings in $37.6M for the city

Following a year of productions being forcibly shut down or being heavily mitigated, the city of Santa Clarita Film Office reported a relatively large comeback for the entertainment industry in…

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Read more about the article Saugus district receives approval for hybrid quarantine, testing protocols
The Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus district receives approval for hybrid quarantine, testing protocols

Following the announcement of another change in L.A. County Public Health Department protocols for campuses last week, the Saugus Union School District informed parents that they would be taking an…

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Read more about the article A bonding opportunity for veterans
John Eymard, left, David Rendon, right, and Kevin Duxbury, back, open a military vehicle’s engine during the Veteran Fellowship motorcycle tour in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021. 25 veteran motorcycle riders from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association took a tour of an acre of World War II armored vehicles. Chris Torres/The Signal

A bonding opportunity for veterans

On a fair, sunny day, brothers in arms from different military branches had an opportunity to bond over lunch, their shared experiences and a unique collection of military vehicles.   Motorcycle…

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Read more about the article Hart girls soccer maintains lead in Foothill League, defeats Valencia 4-1
Hart teammates Adrielle Salvador (9), Ari Salvador (12) and Rubi Reyes (11) celebrate after Hart's first goal in the first half against Valencia at Valencia High on Tuesday, 011122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart girls soccer maintains lead in Foothill League, defeats Valencia 4-1

Battling a strong, cold wind, in an aggressive and physical game, the Hart High girls soccer team could not be stopped and came up with the win against the Valencia Vikings.   The Hart Indians (4-1-1) defeated the Valencia Vikings (4-2-2) in…

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Read more about the article Former Saugus principal pleads not guilty to perjury, conflict of interest
Bill Bolde was the former principal at Saugus High School for 14 years. He was arrested on the suspicion of embezzlement and perjury on Saturday. Courtesy Art of William S. Hart Union High School District

Former Saugus principal pleads not guilty to perjury, conflict of interest

A former Saugus High School principal accused of perjury and conflict of interest pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday to both charges.   Bill Bolde, 65, who was at the…

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Bridge to Home names new executive director

News release  The Bridge to Home board of directors has named Chris Najarro as executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley organization following the departure of former Executive Director Michael Foley.  Joining the Bridge to Home team as director of programs in 2017 following a six-year stint as executive director…

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Read more about the article City Council has ‘no announcement’ regarding lawsuit filed against election system
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City Council has ‘no announcement’ regarding lawsuit filed against election system

The Santa Clarita City Council returned once again from a closed-door meeting Tuesday night with nothing to report out in regard to the litigation filed last month against the city…

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Read more about the article Operation Eagle Scout: Beautifying Fire Station 107
Eagle Scout Justin Shakoori stands next to the wall and plaque that was installed at Los Angeles County Fire Station 107 in Canyon Country as part of Shakoori's Eagle Scout project. Dan Watson/The Signal

Operation Eagle Scout: Beautifying Fire Station 107

Two years ago, Justin Shakoori of Canyon Country decided his Eagle Scout project would be a way to give back to local heroes.    He and his father, Sassan, with some…

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Read more about the article LA County expands COVID testing with pickup test kits
Dozens of people form a line for COVID rapid tests in front of the Facey Medial Group Immediate Care office in Valencia on Thursday, 010621. Dan Watson/The Signal

LA County expands COVID testing with pickup test kits

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has launched a new program to increase COVID-19 testing for residents unable to schedule appointments, by providing test kits that can test…

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