Monthly Archives: October 2017
Read more about the article “Kingpin” in online betting ring pleads to enterprise corruption.
Members of a multi-agency police operation led by New York Police Department investigators surrounded Cyrus Irani's Saugus home on Oct. 28, 2015, and arrested him and four other Santa Clarita men for illegal $32 million nationwide sports betting ring. Photo by Austin Dave/The Signal

“Kingpin” in online betting ring pleads to enterprise corruption.

  A Saugus man, named as the kingpin of an illegal $32 million sports betting ring and brought to trial in New York, is scheduled to be sentenced next week…

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Read more about the article Plan to develop Golden Oak Ranch extended one year – again
A file photo shows a set at Golden Oak Ranch. Photo Courtesy of Disney

Plan to develop Golden Oak Ranch extended one year – again

The long-standing plan to build a film studio made up of a dozen sound stages on Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in Placerita Canyon was dusted off for regional planners Tuesday…

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Read more about the article Brown vetoes six-week paid maternity leave for teachers
SCV natives shine in academics. Courtesy photo

Brown vetoes six-week paid maternity leave for teachers

On Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 568 which would have given all employees at school districts, charter schools and community colleges six weeks of paid maternity leave. The…

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Read more about the article Caforio raises most funds in third quarter
GIS (congressional districts, 2013) shapefile data was created by the United States Department of the Interior

Caforio raises most funds in third quarter

Just over a year away from the mid-term election, fundraising in the 25th Congressional District has gotten more competitive as Democratic challengers grow their donations in the race against Republican…

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Read more about the article California Community Colleges declare ‘DACA Advocacy Week’
FILE PHOTO: College of the Canyons students hold signs supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals as they listen to speakers at a rally for the policy in th Honor Grove on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

California Community Colleges declare ‘DACA Advocacy Week’

On Monday, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office declared this week as “DACA Advocacy Week” for its 114 college campuses. The declaration comes a little more than a month after…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Master’s forward, Valencia grad comes into her own as a junior
Master’s forward and Valencia High grad Jasmine Parada leads the Mustangs with 12 goals this season. Master’s is 12-3 on the year. Photo courtesy of John Duncan

TMU Insider: Master’s forward, Valencia grad comes into her own as a junior

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal Jasmine Parada’s story is not all that unusual. The narrative, at universities across the country, generally goes something like this: Kid goes to college.…

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Read more about the article Resolve in the face of devastation
Homes burn to the ground in Coffey Park in Santa Rosa less than a mile from Siduri Winery this week. Photo Courtesy of Adam Lee of Siduri Winery

Resolve in the face of devastation

“The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.” John…

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Read more about the article Gay Men’s Chorus performs at West Ranch, shares message of acceptance
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles performs at an assembly at West Ranch High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Photo by Minju Kang/West Ranch High School

Gay Men’s Chorus performs at West Ranch, shares message of acceptance

In an effort to combat bullying and share a message of acceptance through music, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) visited West Ranch High School Friday to perform…

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Read more about the article California makes first year of community college free
FILE PHOTO: Members of the 2017 graduating class march in to begin the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on June 2. Dan Watson/For the Signal

California makes first year of community college free

First-year, full-time students at all 114 California Community Colleges will soon be able to attend their first year for free under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Friday. Assembly Bill…

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Read more about the article Female prep football referee continues to earn her stripes
Karina Tovar began officiating football six years ago and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. Courtesy photo

Female prep football referee continues to earn her stripes

On a mid-September evening, a referee tosses a flag during a football game between Valencia and Bakersfield. The gesture is met with anxiety and frustration from someone seated in the…

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Saugus QB suffers another injury, Hart RB has breakout game
Hart's quarterback, JT Shrout (16), pitches the ball to his running back, Ben Rosen (10), during the 50th game between Canyon and Hart at Canyon on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Prep football notebook: Saugus QB suffers another injury, Hart RB has breakout game

Another week, another set of polls released by the CIF-Southern Section. With a win over Golden Valley on Friday, Valencia finds itself one spot higher than last week with a…

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Read more about the article Former pastor takes on role as Family Promise’s executive director
Dr. Roché Vermaak, the executive director of Family Promise, poses outside of his headquarters in Canyon Country on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Former pastor takes on role as Family Promise’s executive director

It’s always been Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley’s mission to mobilize community faith groups to bring shelter, services and meals to homeless families. Who better to mobilize a faith…

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Read more about the article Two-vehicle collision reported in Canyon Country
First responders assist with the two-vehicle traffic collision that occurred near the intersection of Rainbow Glenn Drive and Soledad Canyon Road on Monday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Two-vehicle collision reported in Canyon Country

Two vehicles were involved in a collision near the intersection of Rainbow Glenn Drive and Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country Monday afternoon. The incident was reported around 5:15 p.m.…

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Read more about the article Smooth transition to new SCV water district expected
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Smooth transition to new SCV water district expected

  For Santa Clarita Valley water users, the transition of the water delivery system in place for more than half a century to a new system defined in a bill…

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