California Community Colleges releases annual Economic and Workforce Development report

On Wednesday, the California Community Colleges (CCC) Chancellor’s Office released its annual report on the 2015-16 Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) program. Created as part of the Economic and Workforce…

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Read more about the article Petrochemicals detected in 2 groundwater monitoring wells at Lang Station in March 2015
The Lang Station historical landmark marker stands beside the railroad tracks on Lang Station Road near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Petrochemicals detected in 2 groundwater monitoring wells at Lang Station in March 2015

After more than three decades of ongoing cleanup efforts at a toxic site on the east side of the Santa Clarita Valley, environmental engineers found groundwater containing petrochemicals at two…

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Read more about the article Wilk commends film industry tax credit
Drew Barrymore, center, stars in Santa Clarita Diet, filming season 2 this week in Santa Clarita.

Wilk commends film industry tax credit

To provide an update on the 2014 film and television tax credit he coauthored, Senator Scott Wilk held a hearing Thursday in light of increased filming occurring in Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article “Comprehensive” report into triple fatal crash delays court case
Michelle Littlefield's parents, William and Gigi Littlefield, stand next to a photo of their daughter, who was killed in February 2016 in a car crash on Interstate 5 in Commerce. Littlefield was returning from Disneyland with three friends, including Brian Lewandowski, who was also killed in the crash. The two other occupants were seriously injured. Katharine Lotze/Signal

“Comprehensive” report into triple fatal crash delays court case

Prosecutors waiting on a “comprehensive” scientific study by California Highway Patrol investigators into the deadly crash that claimed the lives of three young people, including two Valencia residents, were compelled…

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Read more about the article Knight holds hearing for small business entrepreneurs
Congressman Steve Knight shakes the hands of students as they exit a forum at College of the Canyons on Monday, March 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight holds hearing for small business entrepreneurs

Seeking resources for small business owners, Representative Steve Knight chaired a hearing on Thursday to review federal programs that assist females, veterans and others who want to be entrepreneurs. “Small…

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Read more about the article Teens help teens with Safe Rides for 30 years
Safe Rides volunteers smile at the 2017 awards dinner. Courtesy of Brooke Ritter Photography.

Teens help teens with Safe Rides for 30 years

For as long as Santa Clarita has existed, there have been teenagers who have needed help and teenagers willing to help. Celebrating their 30th year of operation, Santa Clarita Valley’s…

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Read more about the article Newcomers and Friends, Line-Dancing at their March Luncheon
Newcomers and Friends line dancing to the music of Dave and Dana Colin at American Legion Post 507, and were welcomed by Commander Greg Nutter at their March luncheon, which was catered by Rattlers Bar-B-Que. (www.ncandf.com). Courtesy photo

Newcomers and Friends, Line-Dancing at their March Luncheon

Newcomers and Friends line dancing to the music of Dave and Dana Colin at American Legion Post 507, and were welcomed by Commander Greg Nutter at their March luncheon, which…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde announces retirement plans
Saugus High School principal Bill Bolde at the podium recognizes the Saugus High School Concert Choir after they sang the National Anthem at the Wall of Honor unveiling at Saugus High School on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde announces retirement plans

Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde will be stepping down from his position within the William S. Hart Union High School District. Bolde announced his impending retirement to Hart District…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley Painting Company Paints-It-Forward for 11th Annual Charity Event
ALLBRiGHT’s team of painters and volunteers outside of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center in Val Verde during the 11th annual Paint-It-Forward charity event. Courtesy photo

Santa Clarita Valley Painting Company Paints-It-Forward for 11th Annual Charity Event

On Saturday March, 5th the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center received a complete interior and exterior paint makeover as the recipients of ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING’s 11th annual Paint-It-Forward charity event. The…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball’s FitzGerald a perfect fit as Cents catcher
Senior Cassidy FitzGerald has served as a leader on this year's Cents team. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus softball’s FitzGerald a perfect fit as Cents catcher

At Saugus High softball practice Monday, as coach Julie Archer whipped underhand ground balls toward infielders at close range and pitchers fine-tuned mechanics near the batting cages, a dominant presence…

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