L.A. County to discuss new state guidance; here’s what can and can’t open
Owner Maria Barcenas prepares hair color for a customer in the rear parking lot at Maria Argelia's Beauty Salon in Newhall on Wednesday, Augus19, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County to discuss new state guidance; here’s what can and can’t open

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Monday county officials are expected to meet Tuesday to review California’s new state guidance criteria, which aims for a more gradual reopen than…

Drive-thru food distribution draws long line, plenty of gratitude
Food loaders carry boxes of food to the hundreds of cars in line during the Free Food Drive-Thru Giveaway held at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex, Aquatic Center in Castaic on Wednesday, August 12, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Drive-thru food distribution draws long line, plenty of gratitude

Cars lined up for at least a mile along Castaic Road Wednesday, as families waited to pick up boxes of fresh produce, dry goods and dairy at a food giveaway…

L.A. County voters to track wait times for November election
View inside the electronic voting booth of the touch-screen, keypad and headphones during a mock election held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

L.A. County voters to track wait times for November election

Los Angeles County announced Friday that new technology will help registered voters track wait times at the polls and that everyone will receive mail-in ballots this November, changes aimed at…

L.A. County homeless up 13%, Santa Clarita homeless task force reacts
FILE PHOTO Homeless task force members receive training ahead of the 2020 homeless count on Jan. 21. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

L.A. County homeless up 13%, Santa Clarita homeless task force reacts

Santa Clarita homeless task force members said Friday the community’s safety net must remain strong to help prevent its vulnerable population from increasing as Los Angeles County faces a 13%…

State OKs reopening of movie theaters, L.A. County says not yet
After opening presents, residents head to the movies, restaurants and parks on Christmas Day on Dec. 25, 2018. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

State OKs reopening of movie theaters, L.A. County says not yet

California counties granted variance to hasten their reopenings can now decide to reopen movie theaters as early as Friday, state officials said earlier this week, but Los Angeles County officials…

City and nation grapple with the job losses
More than 20,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in Santa Clarita, according to data available from the Economic Development Department. (MC)

City and nation grapple with the job losses

Nearly 4.6 million Californians, among them many Santa Clarita Valley employers and employees alike, have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March, painting an unsettling image of the pandemic’s ripple effect…

County now allowing indoor malls to offer curbside services, beach trails and parking lots now open
Shoppers hunt for bargains at the Westfield Valencia Town Center on Black Friday morning. Knowing which stores your loved ones’ like makes buying gifts a little easier.

County now allowing indoor malls to offer curbside services, beach trails and parking lots now open

Ahead of its targeted July 4 reopening date and Memorial Day weekend, Los Angeles County announced Friday three additional openings that include allowing indoor malls to open for curbside service. …

Hart District considers plans for drive-by graduations
Choir member Jenna Peterson, changes her tassel during the 2020 Valencia High School Choir graduation ceremony which took place in the Real Life Church parking lot in Valencia on Friday, May 15, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District considers plans for drive-by graduations

Drive-by graduations are going to be allowed for the class of 2020, according to 5th District County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. The idea of a drive-thru graduation stems from news stories…

The criteria to reopen a ‘lower-risk’ business
Maintenance crew member Berta Ortiz, sanitizes the door handles as the employees prepare for customers at Frontier Toyota in Valencia on Thursday, May 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

The criteria to reopen a ‘lower-risk’ business

With additional businesses recently allowed to reopen under Los Angeles County’s new health order, officials have laid out protocol establishments must follow, including that they instruct customers to wear face…

SCV hotel to be used for isolation as CA secures 7K hotel rooms for the homeless
Bridge to Home resident adviser Carlos Flores, left, and Camelot Moving & Storage employee Juan Espita set up a cot and personal belongings of a resident in the gymnasium at the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall on Thursday, March 26, 202. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV hotel to be used for isolation as CA secures 7K hotel rooms for the homeless

A Santa Clarita Valley hotel is slated to be part of an effort to house the homeless amid the coronavirus outbreak, with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement Friday the state has…

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