Read more about the article Valencia High School Vocal Jazz Named #1 in Nation by Downbeat
Members of Valencia High School’s Vocal Jazz group ‘Two N’Four’ named No. 1 in nation by Downbeat Magazine. Courtesy photo

Valencia High School Vocal Jazz Named #1 in Nation by Downbeat

Valencia High School’s Vocal Jazz Program, which features the group Two N’ Four, has been named the No. 1 Vocal Jazz Program in the nation by Downbeat Magazine. “I am…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Cougar athletes receive accolades
College of the Canyons freshman shortstop Danielle Chatman, pictured here with COC head coach John Wissmath during pregame introductions earlier this season, leads the Cougars with a .477 batting average and is one of two Cougars to be named to the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Southern California team honors, along with teammate Heidi Ludy. COC also has had nine players earn All-Conference honors. Photo by Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information.

COC Insider: Cougar athletes receive accolades

No. 8 seed College of the Canyons will boast nine all-conference honorees and a pair of All-Southern California team members when the Cougars continue their championship hunt at this weekend’s…

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Read more about the article Whittaker site ready to develop by late 2018
Signal file photo Empty dump trucks pull into a soil treatment area to pick up clean dirt as viewed on tour of the cleanup efforts of the Whittaker-Bermite site in Valencia in October 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

Whittaker site ready to develop by late 2018

In the Great Depression, manufacturers made and exploded dynamite on the Whittaker-Bermite site. At the start of the Second World War, they made and set off fireworks there. Then they…

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Read more about the article Barbara Moore: Knight owes an explanation for health-care vote
Protesters stand and chant in front of Congressman Steve Knight's Santa Clarita offices on May 8, 2017 to voice their concerns over the congressman's vote in favor of the American Health Care Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Barbara Moore: Knight owes an explanation for health-care vote

I believe Steve Knight owes older constituents an explanation as to why he didn’t stand up to Republican leadership and why he voted for Trump Care. Seniors are in danger of having their…

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Read more about the article Terry Hartzler: Whose point was it?
Protesters hold a "die-in" in front of Congressman Steve Knight's Santa Clarita offices on Monday, May 8, 2017 to voice their concerns over the congressman's vote in favor of the American Health Care Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Terry Hartzler: Whose point was it?

Regarding the story “A ‘die-in’ protest” on page A1 of Tuesday’s Signal, did the “students” study the bill before this stunt? Did any of their teachers use this bill as…

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Read more about the article “Drug house” woman slated for court in August
Sheriff's deputies conduct a drug raid at a home on Alaminos Drive in Saugus on May 9, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

“Drug house” woman slated for court in August

An elderly woman arrested on suspicion of running a drug house in Saugus, whose son is addicted to drugs, according to law enforcement, is scheduled to appear in court in…

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Read more about the article Teacher tax cut bill clears finance committee
Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) speaks about Senate Bill 807 at the Senate Governance and Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday, May 10.

Teacher tax cut bill clears finance committee

California teachers are one step closer to tax credits and exemptions after Senator Henry Stern’s (D-Canoga Park) bill passed the Governance and Finance Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 807, also referred…

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Read more about the article Gentle Barn begins campaign to find new home for rescued cows
The "St. Louis Six” who escaped from a slaughterhouse in North St. Louis on March 30 are now being treated and taken care of at a Gentle Barn foster care facility in Missouri. Facebook photo

Gentle Barn begins campaign to find new home for rescued cows

On March 30, six cows escaped from a slaughterhouse in North St. Louis, leading local law enforcement and animal control on a five hour chase throughout the city. Hours later,…

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Read more about the article Castaic Board to consider adopting new curriculum materials
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Board to consider adopting new curriculum materials

The Castaic Union School District (CUSD) Governing Board is expected to review two new materials for the district’s English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELA) program at its meeting Thursday. If…

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