Read more about the article Trio of COC football players sign NLIs
College of the Canyons wide receiver Desean Holmes runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Bakersfield Renegade at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Trio of COC football players sign NLIs

Former Bishop Alemany four-star recruit Desean Holmes has deep ties to Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin, who offered Holmes as a high-school sophomore while he was head coach at USC.…

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Local roundup: Saugus wins SFV Invitational consolation bracket; Valencia loses in OT

Prep boys basketball Heritage Christian 73, Valencia 69 (OT) Zach Hawkins led the Vikings (4-5) with 17 points and made the SFV Invitational all-tournament team. Jayden Trower and Josh Assiff…

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Read more about the article Covered California: enrollment deadline extended as interest surges
File photo: A representative of Health Care for All, a group that supports a single-payer coverage system, talks to people attending a recent California Democratic Party convention in Sacramento. Photo by Laurel Rosenhall for CALmatters.

Covered California: enrollment deadline extended as interest surges

In response to a strong surge in demand, Covered California is giving consumers more time to sign up for health coverage that will begin on Jan. 1, according to state…

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Read more about the article SCV Santa team brings holiday cheer in the midst of personal struggle
Three of the Spargifiore siblings dress as Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus and Juju the elf. Perry Smith/ The Signal

SCV Santa team brings holiday cheer in the midst of personal struggle

The Spargifiore family has always believed in the magic of Christmas. Four adult siblings, ranging in age from 20 to 25, have served as the SCV Santa team for a…

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Read more about the article City offers $500 reward for illegal firework information
Sheriff's deputies fill boxes of illegal fireworks on July 4, 2017. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

City offers $500 reward for illegal firework information

The City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to enjoy themselves when ringing in the New Year, but wants to make sure no fireworks are involved. The city is offering a…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Public Library hosts Elf Balls for children
Akira Trexler smiles as he makes a pipe cleaner candy cane with his mom, Tamaki, at Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita Public Library hosts Elf Balls for children

The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library was transformed into a winter wonderland Wednesday, as children and parents participated in the library’s second Elf Ball. The event allowed children of…

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Read more about the article Steven Lavine receives prestigious award from the Government of Mexico
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles Carlos Garcia de Alba, center, and CalArts President Emeritus Steven Lavine, right, received the Ohtli Award at the closing of the MXLA 2017 reception on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Courtesy Photo

Steven Lavine receives prestigious award from the Government of Mexico

This past Friday, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) President Emeritus Steven D. Lavine received the Ohtli Award, one of the highest awards given by the Mexican Government. The award—which…

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Read more about the article Cedarcreek sixth graders attend Spark of Love Toy Drive
Sixth grade students at Cedarcreek Elementary School attended the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive event at The Getty Center on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Courtesy Photo

Cedarcreek sixth graders attend Spark of Love Toy Drive

Sixth grade students at Cedarcreek Elementary School traveled to The Getty Center Monday to participate in the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. “Our district was selected by Spark of…

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Read more about the article Van Hook to join SCV Chamber board, chair new institute
Guests will have a chance to chat with Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons, during the first hour of Tuesday’s catered event before the first speaker of the night takes to the stage for her speech. Courtesy image.

Van Hook to join SCV Chamber board, chair new institute

Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons, will join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors beginning in 2018 and become the founding chair…

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Read more about the article Hart’s JT Shrout chooses Tennessee
Hart quarterback Jt Shrout rolls out against Antelope Valley at COC on Friday. Teammate Drew Munoz (20) looks on. Dan Watson/for The Signal

Hart’s JT Shrout chooses Tennessee

The day after announcing his decommitment from the University of California, Berkeley, Hart quarterback JT Shrout signed with the University of Tennessee on Wednesday morning. “It’s a relief,” Shrout told…

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Read more about the article Old Orchard Paseo Preservation Committee: Our favorite City Council member is Laurene Weste
City Councilwoman Laurene Weste smiles during a council meeting. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Old Orchard Paseo Preservation Committee: Our favorite City Council member is Laurene Weste

Editor’s note: As part of Santa Clarita’s celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Signal has run a contest on Facebook seeking the community’s favorite City Council members of all time.…

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