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Charles, licensed reading therapy dog, brings comfort to students at Santa Clarita Christian School. Courtesy of SCCS

Charles the therapy dog helps SCCS students read

One four-legged friend is offering more than just companionship and sloppy kisses to students at Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS). With his calm demeanor and nurturing disposition, Charles, a licensed…

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Read more about the article Hart looking to shore up D in preseason finale against Ventura
Hart's DaVon Jones (22) intercepts the pass on Saugus' first play of the game against Saugus defender Daniel Gilmartin (17). Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart looking to shore up D in preseason finale against Ventura

For Hart football, the last game of preleague is the last chance to make a good impression before Foothill League play begins. The Indians (2-2 overall) have struggled thus far,…

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Read more about the article Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers
FILE ART: Valencia's Moises Haynes (43) is the last man standing as he heads for the end zone during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers

While not entirely unique, Valencia and coach Larry Muir have a simple way of dealing with games like Thursday, when the Vikings hit the road to play unbeaten Calabasas to…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls tennis downed by Arcadia on tiebreaker
West Ranch player Jordyn McBride hits the tennis ball in a match against Arcadia High School at West Ranch High School in Valencia on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch girls tennis downed by Arcadia on tiebreaker

A rescheduled nonleague match against Arcadia didn’t come at the most opportune of times for the West Ranch girls tennis team. Coming off an exhausting win over Valencia on Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Valencia volleyball stays fresh for win over Saugus
Saugus players Caitlin Liebe (97) and Chloe Nale (44) along with Valencia player Kaelyn White (21) reach for the ball during a game at Saugus High School on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia volleyball stays fresh for win over Saugus

The night after Valencia volleyball took down West Ranch in four games, the Vikings took care of the Centurions in four at Saugus. Neither physical nor mental fatigue seemed to…

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Read more about the article COC student recounts impact of First Year Promise program
FILE PHOTO: Members of the 2017 graduating class march in to begin the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons in Valencia on June 2. Dan Watson/For the Signal

COC student recounts impact of First Year Promise program

When Itziely Beltran began preparing for college, her biggest fear was that she would not have the guidance she needed to complete her degree on time. However, this fear subsided…

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Read more about the article Bike Happenings in Santa Clarita
Dan Watson Rod Hite of Saugus rides his bike over the 1898 railroad trestle bridge at Iron Horse Trailhead in Valencia as he makes the 10 mile loop from his home on the Santa Clara River Trail on Thursday morning. 012215

Bike Happenings in Santa Clarita

By Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste   If cycling is your passion, hobby, or sport, then Santa Clarita is where you want to be. Cycling enthusiasts are attracted to Santa…

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Read more about the article COC named ‘Education Partner of the Year’
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

COC named ‘Education Partner of the Year’

Source: College of the Canyons College of the Canyons has been named “Education Partner of the Year” by Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE) for providing job training for participants of…

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