Read more about the article Keith R. Smith – U.S. Air Force Veteran – Canyon Country Resident
Keith R. Smith, Pilot US Air Force October 4, 1947. Courtesy photo

Keith R. Smith – U.S. Air Force Veteran – Canyon Country Resident

Recently, I met Keith R. Smith, Jr. at his Canyon Country home and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing his military experiences, seeing his wonderful memorabilia and especially checking his beautifully maintained…

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Read more about the article High-five parade
Hart seniors are congratulated by faculty members as they walk to their seats at the school's commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

High-five parade

Hart High School seniors celebrated their graduation at College of the Canyons on Thursday. Graduates: 503 Graduates with honors: 107 Class Speakers: Finn Kobler and Mary Gooneratne Valedictorian/Salutatorian: Hart does…

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Read more about the article Valencia grad Hiura a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award
Valencia grad Keston Hiura was picked by the Milwaukee Brewers with the No. 9 pick in the first round of Monday's MLB Draft. Courtesy UC Irvine Athletics

Valencia grad Hiura a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award

In a meaningless late-May game, between two teams with sub-.500 records, UC Irvine junior Keston Hiura still finished his season, and maybe his college career, in a spectacularly fitting way.…

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Read more about the article Gene Dorio: Some rules to draw up insurance by
Dr. Eugene Dorio, right, stands as one of about 60 people in attendance and asks a question about the accounting oversight of Measure H during a debate over the homelessness tax hike earlier this year. Signal file photo by Dan Watson.

Gene Dorio: Some rules to draw up insurance by

Regarding “Health care free market abject failure” column published May 25 in The Signal: The financial burden faced by the Lunetta family stemming from an inept health-care system is similarly…

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Read more about the article Thomas Oatway: ‘Public option’ must be part of insurance choices
Santa gives an encouraging bump to James Powell, 5, during a visit to the Henry Mayo Emergency Department. Signal file photo.

Thomas Oatway: ‘Public option’ must be part of insurance choices

A May 25 Opinion piece by right-leaning contributor Steve Lunetta was an honest and accurate admission that free-market health care is doomed to failure as long as the insurance industry…

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Read more about the article COC defensive end narrows down college choices to 12
Dorian Gerald, shown here as No. 99 against Santa Monica College on Nov. 5, 2016, has been recruited by 17 Division 1 FBS schools this year. John Bogdan/COC Sports Information

COC defensive end narrows down college choices to 12

It’s not unusual for Dorian Gerald’s phone to light up every few seconds. When you’re a junior college defensive end sought after by 17 FBS Division 1 schools, that’s usually…

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Read more about the article The kiss of success
FILE PHOTO: Valencia High School graduating senior Jennifer Heinrich throws a kiss to family during the Valencia High graduation ceremony held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/For The Signal

The kiss of success

Valencia High School held its graduation on Friday, May 26 at College of the Canyons. Graduates: 732 Honor Scholars: 131 Class Speakers: Jake Gomez and Hyeji Suh Co-Valedictorian: Kyung Jin…

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Read more about the article Knight faces polarized crowd at Santa Clarita town hall
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Knight faces polarized crowd at Santa Clarita town hall

Congressman Steve Knight’s much anticipated town hall meeting brought about 200 District 25 constituents to Santa Clarita Thursday evening. Knight was flooded with requests to hold a town hall in…

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Read more about the article SCVi learners reenact the American Civil War
Santa Clarita Valley International learners,dressed as Union Army soldiers advance to fight Confederate soldiers during the fifth annual Civil War Living History Day event held at Rancho Camulos Museum in Fillmore on Thursday. Dan Watson/For The Signal

SCVi learners reenact the American Civil War

Rancho Camulos Museum was transformed into a scene from the late-1800s Thursday as more than 100 Santa Clarita Valley International (SCVi) eighth grade learners participated in the fifth annual Civil…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons 2017 graduating class is the largest ever
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

College of the Canyons 2017 graduating class is the largest ever

News release issued by College of the Canyons. With a 15.8 percent increase in the number of students receiving degrees compared to last year, College of the Canyons will honor…

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Read more about the article Riding into retirement
Social studies teacher Eileen Balikov, right, expresses feeling overwhelmed as her husband Stu, left, surprises her by picking her up in a horse-drawn carriage after school on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Balikov is retiring after teaching for more than 40 years. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Riding into retirement

Stewart (Stu) Balikov knew how to stirrup emotions for his wife Eileen after her final day teaching students at Hart High School. As Eileen Balikov made her way out of…

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Read more about the article Fifth grade students sing, act through the history of the 13 colonies
Fifth grade students at Golden Oak Community School wait in line ahead of a performance about the original 13 colonies on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fifth grade students sing, act through the history of the 13 colonies

Fifth grade students at Golden Valley Community School explored the creation and history of the United States as they performed their rendition of the musical “13 Colonies.” The fifth annual…

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Read more about the article Minimum wage increase takes effect July 1
Hundreds attend the Job and Career Fair hosted by College of the Canyons in the east gymnasium at COC last year. Photo by Dan Watson/The Signal

Minimum wage increase takes effect July 1

SOURCE: County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs In one month, starting July 1, the minimum wage will increase to $12.00 an hour in unincorporated areas of…

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Read more about the article Rent increase trend holds true in Santa Clarita
Clouds billow in the distance looking north-west at about noon from Dockweiller Drive in Santa Clarita. The Old Town Newhall Library can be seen, lower right, and the homes of Stevenson Ranch are visible on the hills in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Rent increase trend holds true in Santa Clarita

As rent costs continue to climb across the Los Angeles County area, Santa Clarita prices are following suit. Rent prices inched up one-half percent in the city and are up…

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