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How to combat social isolation in seniors

As the “Safer at Home” order is extended until May 15, many seniors are beginning to feel the effects of self-isolation, especially loneliness.  In fact, research suggests loneliness and prolonged

Ways older adults can stay healthy and safe

Life has gotten significantly harder for approximately 6 million Californians age 65 and older, as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to urge them to stay home to protect themselves from the

UCLA to host blood drives in SCV

The University of California, Los Angeles, is hosting two blood drives in Valencia, as severe blood shortages continue due to an unprecedented number of blood-drive cancellations during the coronavirus outbreak.

Home activities to encourage family health

By Lauren Budman, For The Signal  Humans are social creatures, and isolation can be challenging, even leading to poor mental health outcomes. So it’s important to stay connected with others

Making the most of increased family time

It’s been a week since schools in the Santa Clarita Valley closed, meaning kids, as well as parents, have been stuck primarily indoors due to the coronavirus and dreary weather.

How the novel coronavirus is transmitted

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in mid-March, has claimed thousands of lives across the globe. Though the WHO insists that the

State launches website for COVID-19 awareness

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office launched on Wednesday a new website offering Californians information on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and where to access resources such as paid

Filing for unemployment in California

As the number of Santa Clarita Valley residents suddenly becoming unemployed or underemployed due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to rise, the rise in demand for state unemployment assistance

Real-time L.A. County COVID-19 map from Pepperdine

The Homeland Security Advisory Council at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy (HSAC@SPP) has published real-time SALUS maps, in Spanish and English, for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Los Angeles

Looking for Something to Eat?

Here’s an interactive map showing many the Santa Clarita Valley restaurants and food establishments that are open and serving. If you’d like to be added, please let us know by

What does social distancing look like?

In an attempt to flatten the curve of COVID-19, Los Angeles County officials are urging the public to continue social distancing by remaining educated on what it is and isn’t.  

Health policies during the coronavirus outbreak

In an ever-changing situation, health officials are continuing to follow policies that were set in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid the coronavirus outbreak.  “We are