Read more about the article COC’s Howard Fisher, USA sweep pool play in Israel
COC men’s basketball coach Howard Fisher is currently leading the Youth Men’s Basketball team at the 20th World Maccabiah Games. Photo courtesy Jesse Munoz

COC’s Howard Fisher, USA sweep pool play in Israel

Editor’s note: College of the Canyons men’s basketball head coach Howard Fisher is currently in Israel coaching the USA Youth Men’s Basketball team during the 20th World Maccabiah Games. The…

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Read more about the article Barry Hoelscher: SCV’s dangerous streets
A young man crosses the street as traffic moves through the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Whites Canyon Road in November. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Barry Hoelscher: SCV’s dangerous streets

My family moved from Porter Ranch to Valencia 18 months ago. While we like our neighbors and the neighborhood very much, one could write a book about the dangerous traffic…

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Read more about the article West Ranch tennis player prepping for national tournament
West Ranch singles player Davey Woodland returns a hit to his opponent at the Foothill League tennis prelims at the Paseo Club on May 3, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

West Ranch tennis player prepping for national tournament

Davey Woodland applied for the USTA Boys’ 18 National Clay Court Championships on a whim. He was encouraged to do so by a friend, but didn’t get his hopes up.…

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Read more about the article Gil Mertz: Donald Trump: International man of mystery
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak at an election night rally on Nov. 9, 2016. (AP Photo)

Gil Mertz: Donald Trump: International man of mystery

  Even before Donald Trump was elected, his opponents have been whining that he is unprepared, incompetent and downright stupid. How did a man of such low intellect pull off…

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Read more about the article House okays legislation for St. Francis Dam Disaster Memorial
A group files past remnants of the St. Francis Dam as the group takes an historical guided tour of the 1928 disaster site on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

House okays legislation for St. Francis Dam Disaster Memorial

The House of Representatives gave Congressman Steve Knight the green light on the St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act, pushing it forward to the Senate. Under the bill, a…

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Read more about the article Legislators, over a million Americans voice concern over monuments executive order
Snow caps the San Gabriel Mountains east of Santa Clarita last December. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Legislators, over a million Americans voice concern over monuments executive order

Over 1.4 million Americans voiced their opinions on President Donald Trump’s executive order to review select national monuments by the end of the public comment period on Monday. Among the…

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Read more about the article City helps trail users find their way with new signs
A cyclist rides past a Santa Clara River Trail sign at the Iron Horse Trailhead on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

City helps trail users find their way with new signs

Santa Clarita trails are now simpler to navigate as the city installed new wayfinding signs for pedestrians, bicyclists and trail users. Including both new and replacement signs, the city has…

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Read more about the article County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday
FILE PHOTO: Existing dogs and cats at shelters can were up for adoption for $17.76 from July 2 to July 6 to make way for the thousands more who entered the shelters this holiday season. Best Friends Animal Society courtesy photo

County animal shelters saw increase in calls during July Fourth holiday

It was a busy Fourth of July season for local agencies this year. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to 116 calls for illegal fireworks and the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Completes Flyby over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft soaring over Jupiter’s south pole. This illustration depicts NASA's Juno spacecraft soaring over Jupiter’s south pole. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech in Pasadena, Calif. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena manages the Juno mission for the principal investigator, Scott Bolton, of Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. The Juno mission is part of the New Frontiers Program managed at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver, built the spacecraft. JPL is a division of Caltech in Pasadena. NASA photo

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Completes Flyby over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

SOURCE: NASA NASA's Juno mission completed a close flyby of Jupiter and its Great Red Spot on July 10, during its sixth science orbit. All of Juno's science instruments and…

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Read more about the article Brush fire closes part of freeway interchange near Granada Hills
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire closes part of freeway interchange near Granada Hills

Firefighters quickly gained control of a small brush fire that broke out near the northbound 5 and eastbound 210 freeway interchange Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at 12:16 p.m.…

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Read more about the article COC to consider policy about emotional support animals on campus
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

COC to consider policy about emotional support animals on campus

With an increased presence of emotional support and comfort animals on campus, the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is expected to review a modification to a board…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Seniors Seek Companionship, and Escape from the Heat, at Existing Center
The SCV Senior Center Dan Watson/The Signal

Santa Clarita Seniors Seek Companionship, and Escape from the Heat, at Existing Center

With Santa Clarita summer temperatures soaring over 100 degrees, and seniors being particularly susceptible to heat-related illness and death, the Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Newhall, has…

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Read more about the article 2016-17 Canyon High Year in Review
Canyon's Gabrielle Sanchez (24) drives around Valencia's Jade Jordan (21) during a basketball game on Feb. 3, 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

2016-17 Canyon High Year in Review

This year, Canyon High showed some serious potential. At the front of the pack was the girls basketball team, which made it to a CIF-Southern Section final for the second…

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Read more about the article Valencia swimmer Julia Wolf chooses Indiana University
Valencia's Julia Wolf swims the 100 yard freestyle during a dual meet with Hart at the Aquatic Center on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia swimmer Julia Wolf chooses Indiana University

Since joining Coley Stickels’ group at Canyons Aquatic Club almost a year ago, Valencia High’s Julia Wolf has experienced improved mental toughness and an ability to finish races stronger than…

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Read more about the article Cher Gilmore: Government for those who can afford it
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

Cher Gilmore: Government for those who can afford it

In her column “Proud to Be an American?” published Wednesday in The Signal, Laurel Taylor expressed my sentiments exactly regarding the recent Board of Supervisors hearing on expansion of the…

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