Read more about the article Volcanologist Jess Phoenix announces candidacy for Congress
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Volcanologist Jess Phoenix announces candidacy for Congress

With the large Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce as her background, Jess Phoenix announced her candidacy for the District 25 Congressional seat Monday afternoon. In between discussing her love of…

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Read more about the article Health center begins program to address patients’ unique medical needs
Sarian Bangura, an ambulatory care pharmacist with Northeast Valley Health Corporation, smiles as she poses for a portrait at the Canyon Country clinic on Monday, April 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Health center begins program to address patients’ unique medical needs

Patients at the Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) now have a chance to regularly check-in with pharmacists and adjust their medication needs, thanks to the health care group's new Ambulatory…

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Read more about the article Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump, dies at 74
Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump Temporary Site Services, died last night at the age of 74. He is seen here with his daughter and successor, Nancy Gump Melancon, in a 2011 photo. They are holding the Portable Sanitation Association's M.Z. "Andy" Gump Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by the company. Behind them is a photo of company founder M.Z. "Andy" Gump. Dan Watson/The Signal.

Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump, dies at 74

Barry Gump, retired president of Andy Gump Temporary Site Services, died this morning at age 74 at his home in Valencia. Gump was born in San Fernando and headed the…

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Read more about the article Newhall Board to discuss educational leadership, district arts programs
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall Board to discuss educational leadership, district arts programs

The Newhall School District Governing Board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the district’s instructional leadership and partnership with Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Arts for All initiative. Governing Board…

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Read more about the article COC conducts ‘large earthquake’ drill on Canyon Country campus
Aerial photo of College of the Canyon's Canyon Country campus, March 2015. Source: COC

COC conducts ‘large earthquake’ drill on Canyon Country campus

Students and faculty at College of the Canyons (COC) received text, email and voicemail alerts Monday morning warning of a “large earthquake” on the college’s Canyon Country campus. The warnings…

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Read more about the article Nathan Bousfield: Need to change how  we work
Traffic proceeding down Valencia Boulevard as viewed from pedestrian bridge near City Hall looking west. (Dan Watson / Signal file art)

Nathan Bousfield: Need to change how we work

  I keep hearing how terrible the increase in the gas tax will be because it doesn’t expand lane capacity. How many expensive new lanes will it take for us…

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Read more about the article Number of eggs at SCV Eggstravaganza trumps the White House Easter party
Children gather plastic eggs at the annual Eggstravaganza at Central Park on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Number of eggs at SCV Eggstravaganza trumps the White House Easter party

The White House has a long tradition of Easter parties known as the Easter Egg Roll, dating back to 1876. From current Press Secretary Sean Spicer dressing up as the…

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Read more about the article Easter eggs, jumpers and live music…oh my
Valentina Shirinyan spins a wheel to win a prize at the fifth annual Easter in the Park at Richard H. Rioux Memorial Park in Stevenson Ranch on Easter Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Easter eggs, jumpers and live music…oh my

Easter eggs, carnival games, jolly jumpers and live music are all important features of an Easter party—and Easter in the Park in Stevenson Ranch had all of them on Sunday.…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Firefighters make quick work of brush fire near Newhall Pass
A Los Angeles City Fire battalion chief issues commands during a firefight near the Newhall Pass on Sunday April 16, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

UPDATE: Firefighters make quick work of brush fire near Newhall Pass

Firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that was just south of San Fernando Road and one-quarter north of Balboa Boulevard. The fire was reported at 1:28 p.m. and burned…

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Read more about the article Sunrise celebration takes crowd back in time
Actors perform in the Vasquez Rocks Easter Sunrise Celebration at Vasquez Rocks on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Sunrise celebration takes crowd back in time

While the annual sunrise service had all of the traditional elements of an Easter message, this celebration was a bit different than other services. Dozens of actors put on a…

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