Read more about the article COC Insider: Cougar chases down state title
COC track and field's Diani Ellis won a state championship title in the 3,000m steeplechase at the California Community College Athletic Association State Championships. Courtesy COC Athletics

COC Insider: Cougar chases down state title

The College of the Canyons track and field program capped its season with a trip to the California Community College Athletic Association State Championships, highlighted by a state championship run…

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Read more about the article Stacy Fortner: Election funds linked to water access?
People testify remotely about the proposed Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion at the Stevenson Ranch Library during a hearing in April. The issue is scheduled to go before the Board of Supervisors for final approval. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Stacy Fortner: Election funds linked to water access?

During the November campaign Chiquita Canyon Landfill was a major contributor to the Castaic Lake Water Agency incumbents’ re-election campaigns, with the largest contribution ($3,000) given to Bill Cooper, one…

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Read more about the article Budget Office says 23 million would lose health care, Democratic candidates respond
Protesters march to the corner of Centre Pointe Parkway and Golden Valley Road on Monday, May 8, 2017 to voice their concerns over Congressman Steve Knight's vote in favor of the American Health Care Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Budget Office says 23 million would lose health care, Democratic candidates respond

Almost three weeks after the controversial American Health Care Act passed in the House of Representatives, an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed 23 million fewer Americans would…

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Read more about the article Council members stand by appointment process for Miranda
Newly-appointed city councilman Bill Miranda is sworn in ahead of the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Council members stand by appointment process for Miranda

In light of Signal Publisher Chuck Champion’s criticism of the appointment process that brought Bill Miranda onto the Santa Clarita City Council, he confronted council members at Tuesday’s council meeting…

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Read more about the article Making music at Plum Canyon
Students in Liz Hand's second grade class at Plum Canyon Elementary play flutes created by Martin Espino during a performance on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Making music at Plum Canyon

Using traditional flutes they constructed and decorated themselves, second grade students at Plum Canyon Elementary School shared their knowledge of Native American music during a special performance Wednesday. The performance…

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Read more about the article Veteran trauma treatment bill passes House, onto Senate
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions at a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Knight announced he was considering a run in the special election for the seat Katie Hill is expected to vacate shortly. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Veteran trauma treatment bill passes House, onto Senate

The House of Representatives were all for Rep. Steve Knight’s (R-Palmdale) No Hero Left Untreated Act when they vote unanimously in favor of it Tuesday. Under the legislation, known as…

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Read more about the article White Ribbons drive message of safety to high school students
A West Ranch High School senior sports a white ribbon on her graduation gown following the kick-off of White Ribbon Week at West Ranch High School on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

White Ribbons drive message of safety to high school students

High schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are encouraging their senior students to pin a small reminder on their gowns to drive safe during the exciting graduation season. The small,…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive
Assistance League of Santa Clarita members posing with some of the teddy bears they donated to the recent Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive. Courtesy photo

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive

Assistance League Santa Clarita was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Teddy Bear Drive.  The 100 percent volunteer run organization contributed 400 bears from their…

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Read more about the article Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders
Operation Gratitude will send its two-millionth care package to members of the military later this year. Last night, the group held an event at TPC Valencia. Courtesy photo.

Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders

Local business leaders gathered at TPC Valencia last evening for a charity wine tasting event to honor the contributions of ten current and former first responders and members of the…

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