Read more about the article COC women’s hoops remains perfect in conference play with help from Saugus grad
CiCi O'Brien (5) of College of the Canyons goes for a shot during a home game against West L.A. College on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

COC women’s hoops remains perfect in conference play with help from Saugus grad

The College of the Canyons women’s basketball team has a nickname for freshman shooting guard Maryrose Elias: La Machine. “Because she’s a scoring machine,” said coach Greg Herrick. “When she’s…

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Read more about the article Hart Board names four new principals
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart Board names four new principals

Hart district officials appointed four new principals Wednesday to fill positions at Hart High School, Canyon High School, Valencia High School and Placerita Junior High School. Jason d'Autremont was named…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita council recognizes Don Fleming
Don Fleming, chair emeritus for the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, was honored Jan. 23 by the Santa Clarita City Council for his many community contributions. Fleming, center, is pictured with, from left: Councilman Bill Miranda, Councilman Cameron Smyth, Mayor Laurene West, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean and Councilman Bob Kellar. Photo submitted by Point of View Communications

Santa Clarita council recognizes Don Fleming

Roger Seaver succeeds Fleming as SCVEDC co-chair

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Read more about the article Hart district to discuss new principal, career pathways for Castaic
An artist rendering of Castaic High School sits at the entrance of the informational meeting to discuss the progress at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

Hart district to discuss new principal, career pathways for Castaic

As construction continues to move forward at the Castaic High School Project, William S. Hart Union High School District officials are now looking to select the high school’s planning principal…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School re-named a ‘School to Watch’
FILE PHOTO: Castaic Middle School students cheer during the annual Turkey Bowl Pep Rally at Castaic Middle School on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017. Christina Cox/The Signal

Castaic Middle School re-named a ‘School to Watch’

Castaic Middle School is one of 46 schools named as a high-performing “Schools to Watch” by California’s Department of Education this year. Announced by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Two hurt, one airlifted to hospital, in crash on Hwy 126
Officials investigate the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 126 near Chiquito Canyon Road in Val Verde on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

UPDATE: Two hurt, one airlifted to hospital, in crash on Hwy 126

Two people were injured and rushed to hospital - one by helicopter - following a two vehicle crash Wednesday on Highway 126 at Chiquito Canyon Road. California Highway Patrol officers…

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Read more about the article Super blue blood moon rises above Los Angeles
The lunar eclipse of a super blood, blue moon sits above Griffith Park in Los Angeles in the early morning of Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Jeff Zimmerman/For The Signal

Super blue blood moon rises above Los Angeles

A combination of a lunar eclipse, a blood moon and a super moon was seen in the Western Hemisphere early Wednesday morning for the first time in 152 years. Photographer…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Congressman Knight’s wife, Lily, helps injured passengers in train-truck crash
Constituents raise red paper in disagreement as congressman Steve Knight answers questions during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

UPDATE: Congressman Knight’s wife, Lily, helps injured passengers in train-truck crash

Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and his wife, Lily, were on a train that crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning, but he was uninjured, officials said.   “We’re still trying…

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Read more about the article Rep. Knight expedites life-saving fighter technology
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal

Rep. Knight expedites life-saving fighter technology

The Joint Program Office (JPO) for the F-35 "Lightning II" Joint-Strike Fighter announced that the program will be implementing life-saving technology into the aircraft platform by 2019, five years ahead…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Keely Young Wins State Title of International Junior Miss California Junior Teen
Keely Young. Photo courtesy of Steve Drury

UPDATE: Keely Young Wins State Title of International Junior Miss California Junior Teen

Source: press release   Keely Young is a fourteen year old Santa Clarita teen who dreams big. On January 14, she earned the title of International Junior Miss California Junior…

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Read more about the article HEADS UP! Disconnect from Distractions
In an effort to lower traffic-related incidents in the area, the city partnered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and William S. Hart Union School District to host a video contest designed to create peer-to-peer messaging on the topic of distracted driving.

HEADS UP! Disconnect from Distractions

By Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean   The City Council and I are extremely concerned about the amount of distracted driving that is occurring.  Therefore, we have initiated a “Heads…

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