COC men’s basketball comes from behind to beat West LA
College of the Canyons found itself down by double digits in the second half Wednesday night against West Los Angeles College, with a loss all but putting the Cougars out…
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…
The William S. Hart Union High School District.
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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…
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
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…
Santa Clarita council recognizes Don Fleming
Don Fleming, a mainstay in the Santa Clarita Valley business community, was recognized Jan. 23 by the Santa Clarita City Council. The general manager of Valencia Acura, Fleming was recently…
Joshua Heath: My dream: to write the great American law
All my life I’ve loved words, have been reading, writing, and speaking them since as long as I can remember. At first glance, one would think someone like myself would…
Dianne Van Hook: High school students don’t have to wait for college
It’s no secret that Santa Clarita has great schools. Our valley’s K-12 school districts rank among the highest in the state and it’s that reputation for quality that prompts many…
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…
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…
Community gathers to discuss progress of Castaic High School
Members of the Castaic community gathered at Castaic Middle School Tuesday to discuss the progress of the Castaic High School project, which is set to open in fall 2019. The…
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…
Gary Horton: Where there is no vision, the people perish
Church-going types recognize the quote above as Proverbs 29:18. Even way back then, leaders and ordinary people alike, understood that humanity needs goals, plans, and a focused vision to keep…
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…
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…
Girl Scout Troop #382 made over 100 items for the homeless project. Courtesy photo
A Labor of Love
By Maria Sears, Santa Clarita Contributor The Prayer Shawl Ministry at Valencia United Methodist Church began its mission in 2009 by a group of women who enjoy the art of…
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…
Judy Gottlieb standing by the Food Pantry van during collection pick up day. Courtesy photo
Belcaro having fun and doing good!
By Judy Gottlieb and Barbara Siegel, Santa Clarita Contributors Belcaro is an active over 55 senior community. We are not in our rocking chairs but rather rocking it. The…
Matt Maher. Photo courtesy of Transparent Productions
Higher Vision Church in Valencia to Host GRAMMY Nominee Matt Maher
On Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. eight-time GRAMMY award nominated singer/songwriter, Matt Maher, is making a tour stop in Santa Clarita as part of his nationwide Echoes of Worship…
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…
