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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"Piazza Navona Roma" by Laurie Morgan. Courtesy image.

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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Sen. Scott Wilk

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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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
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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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