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CDC finds significant increase in invasive strep throat strain in several states 

April 14, 2025 1:01 pm

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  The frequency of invasive group A strep infections more than doubled over a nearly 10-year period, according to a study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week.  The study, led by CDC researchers and published in the JAMA Network on April 7, looked into invasive group A streptococcus bacterial infections collected

Volunteers (from left) Marilyn Perez, Lucia Aguyo, and Ashley Orozco look at their assigned locations for the 2025 Homeless Count with Bridge to Home clinical supevisor Tyson Pursley (center) on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Centre in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada

Volunteers gather for 2025 homeless count  

February 20, 2025 3:50 pm

In 2024, the Santa Clarita Valley recorded an estimated 276 to 299 homeless individuals, according to the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority. The previous year’s count had recorded 287

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Measles outbreak in West Texas spreads to 48 cases 

February 17, 2025 1:05 pm

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer  The measles outbreak in western Texas has escalated to at least 48 cases, the state’s health officials said Friday.  According to the Texas Department of State

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Human case of bird flu identified in Wyoming 

February 17, 2025 1:03 pm

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. health authorities said Friday that Wyoming has identified its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu, making it the third confirmed instance of hospitalization

From left: Oskar Strauss, 8, Teddy Strauss, 4, and Anna Strauss participate in a self-defense demonstration during a community hike hosted by the city on Feb. 8, 2025 at Central Park in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Community hike and self defense

February 12, 2025 5:56 pm

The city of Santa Clarita hosted a community hike at Central Park on Saturday, and dozens of attendees were able to experience a self defense class from professionals with the

Many people take fish oil supplements in place of fish to get the omega-3 fats in their diet. Photo by Grace Wu

Study: Daily Omega-3 supplements may slow aging 

February 11, 2025 12:26 pm

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flax seeds, may slow down the body’s aging process, according to a new study.  This week, a team of

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Medlin joining HMNH as VP, chief HR officer 

February 5, 2025 3:25 pm

News release  Rian Medlin will join Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as vice president and chief human resources officer, the hospital announced in a news release.    Medlin is replacing longtime

The city of Santa Clarita welcomes parents and community members to their ‘Parenting for Prevention’ in-person meeting at the Golden Valley High School on Jan. 27, 2025 in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City hosts discussion on youth substance abuse 

February 1, 2025 3:19 pm

Parenting for Prevention, a community conversation hosted by the city Monday at Golden Valley High School, tackled the topic of drug and alcohol use, a prevalent issue among communities including

Guests look through numerous paintings from 20 local SCAA artists during the first art show of the year titled “Signature You” at the 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall, Jan. 18, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCAA “Signature You” art show

January 25, 2025 12:31 pm

The Santa Clarita Artists Association opened the 2025 year with their first art show titled “Signature You” featuring 20 local SCAA artists on a recent Saturday evening at the 6th

Singer-songwriter Judy Unger performs an original song called “Beside Me Always” during the 23rd Annual Candle Light Remembrance Program Sunday evening at Bethlehem SCV Church in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

One woman’s grief to harmony 

January 18, 2025 1:16 pm

Judy Unger was 15 years old the first time she picked up a guitar and wrote her first original song, titled “You’re Not the One” following a recent breakup. Years