Coronavirus

Barger meets with VIA, SCV business leaders

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger spoke to Santa Clarita Valley business leaders last week, reflecting on the pandemic’s effect on the local economy and how she expects to move

Hospital counts 19th COVID death since July

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported an additional COVID-19 death Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths at the hospital to 167, according to hospital spokesman Patrick Moody.  Since July 2, 19 people have died

Henry Mayo’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 166

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported another death related to COVID-19 Monday. The most recent death brings the hospital’s total since the onset of the pandemic to 166, while the Santa

A second pandemic looms

The pandemic’s toll could be seen nationwide this past year, as deaths from drug overdoses hit a record high in 2020, according to the U.S. government. The death toll jumped

Henry Mayo reports two more COVID-19 deaths

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the hospital’s total to 165 since the onset of the pandemic. As of Thursday, Henry Mayo had

How they hope to help feed the need

What looks like an oversized birdhouse sitting in front of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is much more than meets the eye. When three Girl Scouts in Troop No. 7102

Help with the journey back to the classroom

Children who have headed back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges as they return to full-time in-person learning this school year. “This year is definitely different and

SCV business leaders discuss new vaccination mandate

By Caleb Lunetta  Signal Senior Staff Writer   Following this week’s announcement of a federal mandate requiring large businesses to provide proof of their employees’ vaccination status or weekly negative tests, Santa Clarita

Pediatric COVID-19 cases declining in L.A. County

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that COVID-19 cases among children have declined or remained even, following the pattern seen in the county’s adult population.  “Children under 18 comprised on average 27% of

Henry Mayo reports another COVID-19 death

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced one additional death related to COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the hospital’s total to 161 since the onset of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, Henry Mayo had

Free food distribution scheduled in Castaic

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is again partnering with the L.A. Regional Food Bank to host a free food distribution event at Castaic Lake Wednesday. The drive-thru food

COC enrollment sees slight dip

Following a national trend for community colleges, College of the Canyons’ enrollment numbers are down about 12% from the same point in the semester last fall, according to college officials.

COVID-19 testing requirements tweaked for youth sports

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials have adjusted youth sports testing requirements for athletes and coaches, removing the testing requirement for fully vaccinated youth participating in outdoor sports.

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College briefs: Local students earn honors

Coltron Islas receives degree from Quinnipiac University   Coltron Islas, of Valencia, received a master of science in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May.  Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north