Yearly Archives: 2017
Read more about the article Head Start organizer, former LAUSD teacher honored for years of service
Roselva Ungar holds up her commendation from the County of Los Angeles in recognition of her service to the community and contributions to education as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the Head Start program. Courtesy of Alan Zuckerman

Head Start organizer, former LAUSD teacher honored for years of service

For more than 50 years, Roselva Ungar dedicated her life to early childhood education. She spent many years as an elementary school teacher in the in Los Angeles Unified School…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Baseball makes its move
The Master's University pitcher Robert Winslow, a Saugus High graduate, earned Golden State Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week honors Monday. Courtesy photo

TMU Insider: Baseball makes its move

The Master's University baseball team sure picked the right time to get rolling. After being left for dead just two weeks ago (15-17 overall and 6-10 in the Golden State…

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Read more about the article CIF strikes some wording in bylaws regarding athletically motivated transfers

CIF strikes some wording in bylaws regarding athletically motivated transfers

At its meeting in Ontario over the weekend, the CIF Federated Council moved to eliminate some wording in bylaws regarding “athletically motivated transfers.” By a vote of 100-38 on Friday,…

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Read more about the article Kevin Buck: So long, farewell, Santa Clarita
Clouds billow in the distance looking north-west at about noon from Dockweiller Drive in Santa Clarita. The Old Town Newhall Library can be seen, lower right, and the homes of Stevenson Ranch are visible on the hills in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Kevin Buck: So long, farewell, Santa Clarita

The great poet, philosopher and Beatle George Harrison once wrote, “All things must pass.” With that sentiment weighing heavily on me, I am now writing my final column for my…

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Read more about the article West Ranch lacrosse locks in on practice, wins another game
Mira Costa's Julian Menendez, left, and teammate Cole Garvey, right, close in around West Ranch's Teo Domic as they chase down a loose ball during a lacrosse game at West Ranch on Monday. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

West Ranch lacrosse locks in on practice, wins another game

On the bus ride home from a double overtime loss on March 24, West Ranch boys lacrosse hit a turning point. The Wildcats were a game below .500, and lacking…

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Read more about the article Eager crowds, budding photographers are trampling Antelope Valley’s poppies
Visitors travel along the established trails in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve during March 2017. Facebook photo

Eager crowds, budding photographers are trampling Antelope Valley’s poppies

A record number of visitors are traveling from around the state and country to witness the “super bloom” of flowers and orange covered hillsides at the Antelope Valley California Poppy…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Rescued hiker found unharmed, well-prepared
Officials search for a missing hiker near Mentryville. Courtesy photo from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station

UPDATE: Rescued hiker found unharmed, well-prepared

By Jim Holt & Nikolas Samuels Signal Staff Writers A 58-year-old hiker plucked from a ridge in Pico Canyon Sunday suffered no ill effects during his 24-hour ordeal exposed to…

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Read more about the article Hospital collects stuffed animals to comfort patients
Cindy Hoffmann-Domaradzki (left) stands beside her granddaughters, Harlow Druez, 3, and Makenzie Druez, 5, surrounded by the teddy bears they donated beside President of Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Marlee Lauffer (right).

Hospital collects stuffed animals to comfort patients

Hundreds of young visitors to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will be comforted by a furry friend as the hospital hosts its annual April Teddy Bear and Friend Drive. Since the…

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Read more about the article Pinetree Community School takes part in sixth grade LACMA Program
Pinetree Community School, Canyon country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pinetree Community School takes part in sixth grade LACMA Program

In March, sixth grade students from Pinetree Community School brought their classroom lessons to life through a partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s (LACMA) Ancient Civilizations Program.…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country women ID’d as stabbing victim, alleged attacker
Officials investigate the scene of a fatal stabbing in the Vista Del Canon neighborhood in Santa Clarita. Austin Dave/The Signal

Canyon Country women ID’d as stabbing victim, alleged attacker

Two Canyon Country women - one who died of a lethal knife wound and the woman accused of killing her Saturday - have been identified by authorities. Lt. Rudy Molano…

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Read more about the article Reported North Park Elementary shooting in San Bernardino, not Santa Clarita
Saugus Union School District office. Dan Watson/The Signal

Reported North Park Elementary shooting in San Bernardino, not Santa Clarita

A school shooting reported at North Park Elementary School occurred in San Bernardino not in Santa Clarita in the Saugus Union School District. “North Park Elementary School in the Saugus…

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