Read more about the article Cyberattacks highlight the vulnerability of California schools
St. HOPE Public School 7 Elementary in Sacramento used some of its stimulus funds to buy laptops for students. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Cyberattacks highlight the vulnerability of California schools

By Joe Hong CalMatters Education Writer  If Los Angeles Unified, the state’s largest school district, can be hit with a ransomware attack, how prepared are California’s public schools for the increasing…

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Attorney expresses gratitude to ‘heroes’ after Val Verde rescue

A prominent Santa Clarita Valley attorney expressed his gratitude Tuesday morning for the people he described as heroes after a harrowing roadside rescue.  “I’m very, very fortunate,” said Valencia resident…

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Supervisors proclaim January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

News release  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn dedicating January as Firefighter Cancer…

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Read more about the article Couple bonds through COVID-19, marries after hospital stay
Marlene Cagatao, left, and Marnie Lacsamana got married in September in Beverly Hills. They bonded over COVID-19 while at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, and tied the knot soon after. Photo courtesy of Marlene Cagatao

Couple bonds through COVID-19, marries after hospital stay

The two 73-year-olds were acquaintances before they each contracted COVID-19. They texted each other from their individual rooms at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, bonded over the experience, and…

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Read more about the article Wilk budget reaction: Spend smart on critical budget priorities to fix California
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Wilk budget reaction: Spend smart on critical budget priorities to fix California

News release  Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for California on Tuesday morning:  “When you are facing a $22 billion shortfall…

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Read more about the article Reversal of fortune: Gov. Newsom outlines plan to deal with budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year during a press briefing at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento on Jan. 10, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Reversal of fortune: Gov. Newsom outlines plan to deal with budget deficit

By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Government Writer  California will delay some spending commitments, reverse recent budget resiliency measures and shift funding sources to limit the amount of cuts it has to make…

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Read more about the article Woman treated for injuries after crashing into light post
First responders assess the scene after a car crashed into a light post Sunday evening. Oscar Sol/ The Signal

Woman treated for injuries after crashing into light post

A driver crashed into a light post Sunday night in Newhall, according to L.A. County Fire Department officials.  The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valle Del…

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Read more about the article Deputies investigating fatal freight train collision involving pedestrian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies respond to a report of a pedestrian versus train incident at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station in Canyon Country, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Deputies investigating fatal freight train collision involving pedestrian

A Union Pacific freight train struck and killed a pedestrian shortly after 3 p.m. Monday in the 19200 block of Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to officials.  Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Macy’s Christmas Eve robbery suspect detained
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Macy’s Christmas Eve robbery suspect detained

A 29-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a suspected robbery that took place at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Macy’s on Christmas Eve, according to…

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Read more about the article City invites residents to Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Central Park on Monday at 9 a.m. Courtesy photo.

City invites residents to Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Walk

News release  The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita City Council invite the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys’ basketball nabs spot on CIF Open Division watchlist
West Ranch forward James Evans (5) drives in the lane in the first quarter of a Foothill League game against Valencia High School at the Valencia High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. West Ranch defeated Valencia 72-64. Chris Torres/The Signal

West Ranch boys’ basketball nabs spot on CIF Open Division watchlist

West Ranch boys’ basketball is not just leading the Foothill League, but is also one of the top teams in the entire Southern Section, according to the CIF’s latest round…

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Read more about the article LASD: Shooting during celebration of life under investigation
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies investigate the scene of a shooting that happened in a garage on Prairie Lane on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Oscar Sol/For The Signal

LASD: Shooting during celebration of life under investigation

By Trevor Morgan and Perry Smith  A celebration of life turned violent Saturday after a shooting left three wounded in Canyon Country.  Three people were hit by gunfire after a…

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Read more about the article NWS: Flash flood warning issued for SCV, flood watch issued.
The Bouquet Creek flows with rainwater during a heavy rainstorm pouring over Santa Clarita near Santa Clarita United Methodist Church in Saugus, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

NWS: Flash flood warning issued for SCV, flood watch issued.

Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley were issued a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:20 p.m. and it was to be in effect until…

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Read more about the article City Council to host another CVRA settlement talk in closed session
A map proposed by the plaintiffs suing Santa Clarita City Council over an alleged California Voting Rights Act violation.

City Council to host another CVRA settlement talk in closed session

Santa Clarita City Council members are hosting another closed session discussion Tuesday on the settlement of a lawsuit over an alleged California Voting Rights Act lawsuit.  The city announced a…

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