Read more about the article COC selected to participate in California Guided Pathways Project
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

COC selected to participate in California Guided Pathways Project

College of the Canyons (COC) was one of 20 community colleges chosen to participate in a project designed to help students stay on track and complete their degree programs and…

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Read more about the article Fundraiser for Pleasantview Industries
Participants at the fundraiser for Pleasantview Industries held at Valencia Lanes on March 25, 2017. Courtesy photo

Fundraiser for Pleasantview Industries

A fundraiser was held recently at Valencia Lanes for Pleasantview Industries, a local 48 year old non-profit organization serving individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley with developmental disabilities.  This was…

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Read more about the article CalArts students to invite public into private studios during annual event
MFA Open Studios organizer, Sydney Mills, consults with a fellow art student. Courtesy of Rafael Hernandez/CalArts

CalArts students to invite public into private studios during annual event

The Santa Clarita community and general public will have a unique opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the creative processes and studios of MFA students at California…

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Read more about the article CalArts Presents Annual World Music and Dance Festival
The CalArts World Music Festival in April 2016. Photo courtesy of CalArts

CalArts Presents Annual World Music and Dance Festival

On Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30, the CalArts World Music and Dance Festival 2017 will transport musical traditions from around the globe to Southern California. Over one spectacular weekend, audiences…

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Read more about the article Foothill boys volleyball roundup: Saugus slides past Canyon; Vikes, Cats sweep
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Foothill boys volleyball roundup: Saugus slides past Canyon; Vikes, Cats sweep

It happens at least once in just about every match. A team’s setter, positioned sideways beside the net, poised to assist an attacking teammate, takes matters into his own hands.…

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Read more about the article Hart golf earns individual and team wins in league meet No. 4
Hart's Jess Scheller tees off at the first hole at Valencia Country Club on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart golf earns individual and team wins in league meet No. 4

Hart golf’s Jess Scheller felt more like himself at Foothill League meet No. 4 on Tuesday. After watching two of his teammates earn medalist honors throughout the first three league…

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Read more about the article Foothill softball roundup: Valencia pitcher tosses 3rd straight shutout
Valencia's Shea O'Leary (19) throws a pitch during a softball game against Saugus on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Foothill softball roundup: Valencia pitcher tosses 3rd straight shutout

Really, it only seems fair. Opponents aren’t giving Valencia catcher Ally Shipman many pitches to hit. So Viking pitcher Shea O’Leary is returning the favor. O’Leary threw her third straight…

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Read more about the article Nell Campbell: Stand up today against expanding Chiquita Canyon Landfill
Supporters in bright green and opponents in various shades of red attended a meeting at Rancho Pico Junior High March 1 to voice their support or concerns about the proposed expansion at the Chiquita Canyon landfill for county commissioners who were to decide on the fate of the project March 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Nell Campbell: Stand up today against expanding Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Editor’s note: Part 2 of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission’s public hearing on the Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion is scheduled starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the commission’s…

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Read more about the article Nancy Starczyk: Unified water board deserves SCV support
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Nancy Starczyk: Unified water board deserves SCV support

When something brings together the best people from diverse backgrounds, it usually means it’s a good idea. This is exactly the case with the proposal to create a new water…

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Read more about the article March Rothenberg: Representatives and their misrepresentations
Santa Clarita resident Harry Reed asks Congressman Steve Knight a question during the town hall at the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

March Rothenberg: Representatives and their misrepresentations

Members of the United States House of Representatives are elected to “represent” the residents of their congressional districts. At least, that’s what the Constitution tells us. So why does it…

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Read more about the article Stern’s public safety bills unanimously pass initial committee hearings
State Sen. Henry Stern. Courtesy photo

Stern’s public safety bills unanimously pass initial committee hearings

Seeking justice for victims of human-trafficking and sexual abuse, two of Senator Henry Stern’s bills moved forward from committee hearings on Tuesday. Senate Bill 756 was approved unanimously by the…

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