Read more about the article Juneteenth: An excerpt from “Jaime, A California Farmworkers Story”
The Author’s Grandmother Poli. Courtesy photo

Juneteenth: An excerpt from “Jaime, A California Farmworkers Story”

By Ricardo Flores Angel, Santa Clarita Contributor   Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19. It celebrates the date of the pronouncement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas in 1865, Texas…

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Read more about the article COC baseball earns major postseason recognition
College of the Canyons baseball players Anthony Lepre (55), Anthony Medina (20), Ivan Lomeli (2) and Wes Felber (9) greet center fielder Cole Kleszcz at home plate moments after he hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a 6-5 loss to Santa Ana College on March 2. Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information

COC baseball earns major postseason recognition

Between Cole Kleszcz, Justin Dehn, Anthony Lepre and head coach Chris Cota, College of the Canyons baseball is swimming in postseason awards. Kleszcz, a center fielder, was named 2017 Player…

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Read more about the article Ruth Baker and Peggy Stabile: The need for civil discourse
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Ruth Baker and Peggy Stabile: The need for civil discourse

After reading Noah Peterson’s column “A town hall Knightmare” published June 9 in The Signal, we feel compelled to respond. We are proud Democrats and we must agree with Mr.…

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Read more about the article Dan Masnada: Scare tactics and water merger
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Dan Masnada: Scare tactics and water merger

It’s unfortunate that Dr. Gene Dorio has chosen to engage in shameful scare tactics to garner support for his opposition to both the Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion and the Castaic…

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Read more about the article Community fills chambers, council talks annual budget and mobile home parks
At the city council meeting on June 13, the chambers were full of community members.

Community fills chambers, council talks annual budget and mobile home parks

After months of city staff’s preparation, city council approved Santa Clarita’s budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year at their Tuesday meeting to a fully packed city council chambers. The budget…

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Read more about the article Saugus man accused of killing his mother appears in court
Friends of family of Maria Acevedo hold our their arms as part of a vigil in her honor in October at Central Park. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Saugus man accused of killing his mother appears in court

A Saugus man accused of stabbing his mother to death appeared briefly in court Tuesday. Jesse Lucatero, 24, faces one count of murder with the allegation he used a knife…

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Read more about the article Historic vote puts millions of Measure H dollars to work fighting homelessness
FILE PHOTO: Sheriff's deputies observe as homeless residents leave the Santa Clara riverbed in 2016. Jordan Glenn/For the Signal

Historic vote puts millions of Measure H dollars to work fighting homelessness

SOURCE: County of Los Angeles, Chief Executive Office press release Los Angeles County Supervisors today unanimously approved a spending package to deploy more than $1 billion in Measure H funds…

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Read more about the article Mike’s Diner celebrates 70th anniversary
From left. Mike's Diner co-owner Mike Harutunian, general manager Juan Dominguez, and server Andie Seib in a 2015 photo. File photo.

Mike’s Diner celebrates 70th anniversary

Mike’s Diner on Castaic Road, celebrating its 70th anniversary this month, has gone by many names since opening in 1947, including Larkin’s and Café Jose. It became Mike’s because that’s…

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Read more about the article COC Board to present tentative budget to support new initiatives, teachers, programs
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

COC Board to present tentative budget to support new initiatives, teachers, programs

Santa Clarita Community College District’s tentative budget for the 2017-18 will include an increase in $5.3 million in revenue that will benefit new programs, additional teachers, capital projects and increased…

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Read more about the article City provides tips to help beat the heat
A skateboarder makes a loop around the bowl at the Santa Clarita Skate Park on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

City provides tips to help beat the heat

With the first day of summer fast approaching, hot temperatures are already forecast for the week in Santa Clarita. According to the National Weather Service, there will be a high…

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Read more about the article Hart Board to approve 2017 Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarship winners
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board to approve 2017 Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarship winners

Forty-six graduates from the William S. Hart Union High School District are expected to receive Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Scholarships totaling $149,000 following the district’s Governing Board meeting Wednesday. The…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo appoints new V.P. and Assistant V.P.
Jennifer Castaldo, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer

Henry Mayo appoints new V.P. and Assistant V.P.

SOURCE: Press release from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital VALENCIA, CA (June 13, 2017)-- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced the appointment of two highly experienced healthcare professionals to its administrative leadership…

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