Read more about the article KLAWS club photographs shelter animals to encourage public adoptions
Students in the KLAWS (Kids Loving Animals within Shelters) club photograph dogs as part of their "Focus on Forever" event in the hopes of getting dogs at the Castaic Animal Shelter adopted on April 28, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

KLAWS club photographs shelter animals to encourage public adoptions

Students in the Kids Loving Animals within Shelters (KLAWS) club at Castaic Middle School returned to the Castaic Animal Shelter Friday to photograph dogs in the hopes of getting them…

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Read more about the article Saugus resident, LAUSD teacher reflects on time as a California Teacher of the Year
California Teacher of the Year Isela Lieber. Courtesy of Keyla Galicia

Saugus resident, LAUSD teacher reflects on time as a California Teacher of the Year

Earlier this year, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) teacher Isela Lieber was one of five teachers named a 2017 California Teacher of the Year. “I was very honored and…

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Read more about the article Valley View opens inclusive playground for students of all abilities
Pablito Gonzalez, 4, plays on the new accessible playground at Valley View Community School with his nurse Ann Tosta following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 28, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valley View opens inclusive playground for students of all abilities

Valley View Community School is ensuring that all students, no matter their ability, have a chance to play and grow together at the school’s new state-of-the-art, inclusive playground. Opened to…

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Read more about the article Locals look for jobs at hiring fest
A representative from People's Care talks with an attendee at the America's Job Center of California Hiring Fest on April 28, 2017.

Locals look for jobs at hiring fest

With résumés in hand, community members gathered at College of the Canyons on Friday morning for the monthly hiring fest hosted by America’s Job Center of California. Derrick Joseph, business…

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Read more about the article Colt C. Romberger
Colt Romberger is preparing to ride four-year-old horse Gus from Sunset and Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu across the United States to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to raise awareness for Agent Orange, a defoliant used during the Vietnam War. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Colt C. Romberger

Editor’s note: Iraq War Veteran Colt C. Romberger departs May 1 for a 183 day, 3,000 mile horse ride across America to bring awareness to Vietnam Veterans who suffer Agent…

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Read more about the article Poor Lexi Thompson
rancho mirage, ca, united states - April 4, 2015: Lexi Thompson of usa at the ana inspiration golf tournament on lpga Tour, April 04, 2015 at The Mission Hills country club, Rancho Mirage, California

Poor Lexi Thompson

Did you happen to see what transpired with Lexi Thompson at the ANA Inspiration golf tournament a few weeks ago? The ANA Inspiration is the first major championship of the…

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Read more about the article Walk-off home run gives COC baseball share of first conference title since 2009
College of the Canyons freshman third baseman Calvin Estrada makes his way to home plate as his teammates wait to congratulate him after hitting a walk-off two-run home run that gave Canyons a 10-8 win over Glendale College and clinched at least a share of the Western State Conference, East Division title. Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information.

Walk-off home run gives COC baseball share of first conference title since 2009

“It was over the plate, I just saw it well, and I hit it well.” That’s what ecstatic College of the Canyons freshman third baseman Calvin Estrada said moments after…

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Read more about the article Track and field teams focus up at Foothill League prelims
Canyon's Seanna Nalbandyan clears the final hurdle of the girls varsity 100 meter high hurdles in the first heat at the Foothill League track prelims on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Track and field teams focus up at Foothill League prelims

At this time of year for Foothill League track and field teams, the focus shifts. The change of mindset starts with the league prelims, which were held at College of…

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Read more about the article West Ranch’s Murray, Hart take Foothill boys golf titles
West Ranch's Gunnar Murray watches his drive after teeing off at the first hole of the final Foothill League boys golf meet at The Players Club Valencia on April 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

West Ranch’s Murray, Hart take Foothill boys golf titles

West Ranch boys golf’s Gunnar Murray had never been a medalist this season. But he wasn’t deterred. He stayed consistent for every Foothill League meet, right down to the sixth…

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