Read more about the article High levels of COVID-19 may prompt return of indoor masking
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High levels of COVID-19 may prompt return of indoor masking

Public Health to reinstate indoor mask mandate if community transmission of COVID-19 reaches high levels   Public health data indicates there’s been an increase in coronavirus test positivity and hospitalizations,…

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Read more about the article PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return
The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, left, and Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, pose at the end of their ballet routine during Act II of ‘Cinderella,’ presented by The Santa Clarita Ballet Company, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return

Santa Clarita Ballet Academy makes return to live performances with "Cinderella" Cinderella, played by Sidney Haefs, and The Prince, played by Raydel Caceres, perform their ballet routine during Act II…

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Read more about the article City selects less expensive trash service
FILE PHOTO: Waste Management collects trash and recycling bins on May 26, 2019 in Canyon Country. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

City selects less expensive trash service

After decades of partnering with Waste Management, the Santa Clarita City Council decided Tuesday to go with a new solid waste collection service for local residents. For at least the…

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Read more about the article Schools can’t decline being a polling place, even in light of school shootings
Voters use the touch screens as they vote in person at La Mesa Junior High School in Santa Clarita on Tuesday, 060722. Dan Watson/The Signal

Schools can’t decline being a polling place, even in light of school shootings

Schools have long been election-day polling places. Valencia Valley Elementary School is one of them.  But on the heels of the recent Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, at…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo getting patients moving again with state-of-the-art technology
Occupational therapist Michelle Asuncion, center, describe the arms range of movement as Constance Bullock demonstrates the ArmeoSpring self-initiated movement therapy machine at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Thursday, 060922. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo getting patients moving again with state-of-the-art technology

Confidence is everything when a patient is trying to walk or move hands and arms again after experiencing something like a stroke.  Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia is now…

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Read more about the article Modern and classic cars dazzle at Castaic show
Kim Winklhofer’s pet dog, Taiko, strolls next to the vintage cars on display during the 3rd Annual Castaic Lake RV Park Car and Motorcycle Show at Castaic Lake RV Park on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Modern and classic cars dazzle at Castaic show

From the modern to the classic and everything else in between, it was all available to see at the third annual Castaic Lake RV Park Car and Motorcycle Show on…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center announces 2022-23 season
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Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center announces 2022-23 season

News release  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center will feature an eclectic lineup of talented musicians and performers for its 2022-23 season. The PAC announced the following shows and dates…

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Read more about the article ‘Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream’ at Newhall Family Theatre
From left: Bre San Jose, Steve Randolph, Dan Nufer, Jay Arella and Roland Vasquez in “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream.” Photo courtesy of Hart Images Media Services

‘Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream’ at Newhall Family Theatre

News release  Full of doo-wop music, dancing and comedy, “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream” is set in the early 1960s and follows Denny and the Dreamers — Denny, Wally…

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Read more about the article Deputies arrest men on suspicion of assaults
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Deputies arrest men on suspicion of assaults

A Canyon Country man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after swinging a knife at woman, according to law enforcement.   Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station…

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Read more about the article Sierra Fire 90% contained, holds at 11 acres overnight
Los Angeles County firefighters lay out water lines in preparation for fire helicopters to land at Pacific Crest Park in Saugus. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sierra Fire 90% contained, holds at 11 acres overnight

Firefighters announced Thursday morning that the Sierra Fire burning north of Santa Clarita had been held to 11 acres and they had reached 90% containment.   But despite a lifting of…

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Read more about the article Inaugural Shining Star award honors late philanthropist, Cheri Fleming
Flowers decorated the Shining Star Award ceremony at in Valencia on June 12, 2022, in honor of the late Cheri Flemming. Trevor Morgan/The Signal

Inaugural Shining Star award honors late philanthropist, Cheri Fleming

In a ceremony and fundraiser for Cheri Fleming’s legacy fund, an award was given to Abigail Alvidrez in honor of the late philanthropist.  Fleming, who died in 2020, was the…

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