Read more about the article Bowman science teacher nominated for national award
Bowman High School science teacher Ravinder Athwal. Courtesy of the Hart District

Bowman science teacher nominated for national award

Source: William S. Hart Union High School District Bowman Continuation High School science teacher Ravinder Athwal has been nominated for the 2017-2018 National LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by…

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Read more about the article Stern calls for legislation to protect free speech
Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) speaks about Senate Bill 807 at the Senate Governance and Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 10.

Stern calls for legislation to protect free speech

To protect speech of all kinds, Senator Henry Stern plans to introduce legislation next year that would make California a “Free Speech State.” In an announcement Friday, Stern (D-Canoga Park)…

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Read more about the article Castaic District continues partnerships with Chinese schools
Chinese students pose with Castaic Elementary School Principal Stephanie Beach and Castaic Middle School Principal Bob Brauneisen during their visit to China from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11, 2017. Courtesy of Stephanie Beach

Castaic District continues partnerships with Chinese schools

For the second year, administrators from the Castaic Union School District visited various schools throughout China to form cross-continental educational partnerships. For one week, from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11,…

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Read more about the article SCV “Safe Drug Drop-Off” program for prescription drugs, sharps and narcotics temporarily suspended
Detective Pat Murphy locks the prescription drug drop-off box at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department after emptying its contents Jan. 23, 2014. Charlie Kaijo/The Signal

SCV “Safe Drug Drop-Off” program for prescription drugs, sharps and narcotics temporarily suspended

For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 2017, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) listed Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station as a collection site on their website for…

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Read more about the article Trump scarecrow at elementary school creates online controversy
A classroom scarecrow depicting President Donald Trump is part of a larger scarecrow contest at Santa Clarita Elementary School this year. Facebook photo

Trump scarecrow at elementary school creates online controversy

A classroom scarecrow depicting President Donald Trump created an online dispute between parents in the Santa Clarita Valley after it was placed on Santa Clarita Elementary School’s campus last week.…

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Read more about the article NSD to hold annual ‘State of the District’ meeting
The Newhall School District Office. Dan Watson/The Signal

NSD to hold annual ‘State of the District’ meeting

The Newhall School District is expected to hold its annual “State of the District” meeting for the district’s parents and staff Tuesday night. During the meeting, stakeholders learn about the…

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Read more about the article LASD releases Saugus Public Safety report
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

LASD releases Saugus Public Safety report

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has released their Public Safety Report for Oct. 9 through 15, listing the following crimes that took place. 10/09/17 Theft from unlocked Vehicle –…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS: The 2017 Wildcat Classic marches through Valencia
The Highland Highschool marching band marches towards the field for their performance at the Wildcat Classic competition in Santa Clarita, CA on Saturday Oct. 21, 2017 Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

PHOTOS: The 2017 Wildcat Classic marches through Valencia

Hosted by West Ranch High School, the 2017 Wildcat Classic marching band competition invited close to twenty high school marching bands to Valencia High on Saturday, bringing some of the…

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Read more about the article Hart District and COC partner for College and Career Fair
Mary Beth Jones, respresenting Linfield College, speaks with prospective Hart District students at the College and Career Fair at COC on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Hart District and COC partner for College and Career Fair

High schools in the William S. Hart Unified School District hold their graduations during the last two weeks of May - handing diplomas to local students who have spent the…

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Read more about the article Football player air lifted to hospital after head injury
A 13 year football player is airlifted to the hospital after incurring a head injury on Saturday, Oct. 21 2017. Rick McClure/ For The Signal

Football player air lifted to hospital after head injury

The Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Squad responded to an injury at Hart High School on Saturday afternoon during a football game. At around 3:52 p.m. a 13 year…

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Read more about the article Car crashes through house in Newhall
A tow truck driver loads up a wrecked car after extracting it from house it drove into in Newhall on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Car crashes through house in Newhall

A car smashed through the front yard and into a bedroom of a house near Wiley Canyon Road and Wabushka Street in Newhall just after 4:43 p.m. on Saturday. "It…

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Read more about the article Domestic Violence Center hosts sixth annual Purple Walk
Competitors enter the home stretch at the sixth annual Purple Walk held at COC on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Domestic Violence Center hosts sixth annual Purple Walk

The 5k is one of America’s most popular race distances; and while you often see competitors wearing lightweight shoes and white earbuds, it’s not everyday you see a pack of…

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