Read more about the article UPDATE: Homeless family found in wash, 4 kids placed in protective custody
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy brings of four children found in wash to sheriff's station. photo taken by SCV Sheriff's Station deputy.

UPDATE: Homeless family found in wash, 4 kids placed in protective custody

Sheriff’s deputies placed four preschool children in protective custody Thursday after finding a homeless family living in the Santa Clara River wash Thursday afternoon. Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley…

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Read more about the article Hart District students ‘test drive’ education careers
Gina Peterson, faculty with COC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, catches a rubber apple during an introduction exercise with Hart district students on a field trip to learn about the early childhood education career pathway on Friday, March 17, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Hart District students ‘test drive’ education careers

On Friday, students in the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Education Pathway program visited College of the Canyon’s (COC) Valencia campus to learn more about their futures in…

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Read more about the article Elementary students explore opportunities at Career Day
Fifth grade students look on as officers from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station share information about their careers and training at Plum Canyon Elementary School's Career Day Friday. Christina Cox/The Signal

Elementary students explore opportunities at Career Day

Students at Plum Canyon Elementary School explored a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s boat, heard from a published author, examined cochlear implants and learned about much more during the school’s annual…

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Read more about the article Veteran Services Collaborative announces new center
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative gather at College of the Canyons to announce the location of their new center.

Veteran Services Collaborative announces new center

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative met Friday over a St. Patrick’s Day lunch to announce that their new Veterans Center will be located at the American Legion in Newhall.…

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Read more about the article 2017 Bunco Tournament Supporting Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri Valley area.
L-r, Terri Wilson, athlete Tamara Wilson and Gerri McCorkle, with the Special Olympics of Southern California. Courtesy photo

2017 Bunco Tournament Supporting Special Olympics Santa Clarita and Tri Valley area.

On Saturday, April 1, The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will hold a Bunco Tournament. Come dressed as a pirate and enjoy the afternoon of fun, beginning at…

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Read more about the article Jewish congregations join Purim carnival
Brian Caplin has tefillin (black leather straps) wrapped around his arm, a practice many observant Jews doduring morning prayers. Caplin and his wife were invited to attend the Purim carnival by their daughter and son-in-law. Courtesy photo.

Jewish congregations join Purim carnival

Nearly 500 people gathered Sunday at Valencia Heritage Park for the Purim Carnival hosted by Chabad of SCV, Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple Beth Ami. The three synagogues planned a…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Golf finishes 2nd, stays in 1st
College of the Canyons sophomore Ben Campbell, pictured here during the Western State Conference tournament on March 6 at River Ridge Golf Course, is currently tied for first place in the conference standings. Canyons also ranks first as a team, two points ahead of Ventura College. Photo by Jesse Munoz/COC Sports Information.

COC Insider: Golf finishes 2nd, stays in 1st

College of the Canyons sophomore Ben Campbell shot a 1-under 71 to finish tied for second, as the Cougars turned in a five-man score of 374 at San Dimas Golf…

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