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Santa Clarita welcomes international festival

Films are a powerful way to tell stories and provoke great heights of emotion, but for independent filmmakers, it can be difficult to acquire funding and viewership compared to established filmmakers

L.A. County reports local transmission of Omicron

News Release  L.A. County health officials have confirmed two additional cases of Omicron, a variation of COVID-19, from an individual who recently traveled to several countries in Africa and another individual who

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Deputies investigate Undisputed Sole burglary

Undisputed Sole closed its doors for the day on Thursday after burglars stole an assortment of merchandise in the early morning.  Undisputed Sole, a sneaker store at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, posted

Skate park closed after incidents of vandalism

By Jose Herrera  Signal Staff Writer  The city of Santa Clarita announced a one-day closure of the Santa Clarita Skate Park Friday due to ongoing vandalism and graffiti in and around the area.  “We’ve had

Cold weather alert issued for SCV

Following a drizzly Thursday in the Santa Clarita Valley, temperatures are set to remain low through the weekend, as the Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a cold weather alert for

Public Health fears start of winter surge

Health officials fear the beginnings of a winter surge as they received COVID-19 data from the week of Thanksgiving showing an increase in cases and hospitalizations.  The county’s daily average

COC to vote on final trustee area map

The Santa Clarita Community College District will wait to approve a final trustee area map after receiving little public input from constituents at its first public hearing of two.   The

Bridge to Home hosts virtual auction fundraiser

Bridge to Home held its 2021 Soup for the Soul fundraiser virtually last weekend to support year-round shelter services and resources for the local homeless population. “We’re here for hope,

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Lynn Evans of Canyon Country raises her arm as she finishes donating blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Historic Red Cross blood, platelet shortage

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, announced its blood supply is at historically low levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and winter weather all

Big rig crash stalls Newhall Pass traffic

A crash involving multiple big rigs south of the Newhall Pass on Interstate 5 stalled traffic in and around the area Thursday morning. The incident was first reported shortly before

Hart board discusses changes to trustee areas

The 2020 Census data, and how it effectively changes the trustee areas for all five seats, was discussed during the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting on Wednesday.  

Planning Commission approves ion-lithium battery project

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission approved an ion-lithium battery project Tuesday that is described as an effort to benefit the local community when wind events prompt power shutoffs.   While some residents expressed their concern or worry over the