David W. Hegg: Consumer, complainer or contributor?
In a recent Forbes article, Tim Maurer described three kinds of people. He used the labels in reference to “our posture toward learning how to be better professionals.” I want…
Jason Gibbs: Jaded logic behind gun control debate
Ken Dean wrote an editorial this past weekend discussing the importance of young voices in the continuing dialogue of gun violence in our society. Dean reminds me of the fervent…
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
New report examines diversity among college leadership, faculty
College of the Canyons is one of hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the state evaluated for its diversity among faculty and educational leadership in a recent report from the…
Prep softball roundup: Saugus gets bounce-back win in tournament
Three games into the Tournament of Champions in Bullhead City, Ariz., Saugus softball coach Julie Archer barely has a voice. A tight loss and a bounce-back win is no doubt…
Sean Birnkrant’s jersey retired in baseball ceremony
https://www.facebook.com/signalscv/videos/1778662875526033/ VTV Baseball officials are retiring Sean Birnkrant’s jersey at a Santa Clarita Youth Baseball ceremony. The 11-year-old was killed inside his family’s Saugus home in January. Reporter Austin Dave…
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department employee attaches a camera capable of reading license plates to a traffic pole in Santa Clarita. Austin Dave/The Signal
Sheriff adds camera for security near transportation hub
Santa Clarita Valley commuters and residents might notice a new kind of camera near local railways. The SCV Sheriff’s Station is the first to implement a grant-funded program that provided…
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Santa Clarita wealth advisor Melanie Meyer announces big plans for women and their money
Santa Clarita Wealth Advisor Melanie Meyer has big plans for the women of Santa Clarita. This spring, she’ll be kicking off a pilot program for women’s financial education and empowerment.…
Prep baseball roundup: West Ranch takes down state power and UCLA-bound pitcher
The West Ranch baseball team had a couple massive assignments Friday afternoon. The Cats made their first-ever trip to Stockdale, a perennial power in the Bakersfield area. They were also…
File photo. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
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County looking at further gun control laws
Los Angeles County is looking to join Florida in increasing the strength of gun control by introducing a new bill that further regulates firearms. The Los Angeles County Board of…
AOC students create original WWII documentary
https://youtu.be/Ulk3j_TJGAU Three years ago, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the New South Wales Department of Education partnered together to create a student-centered research program to engage high school students…
Adea Shabani.
No new reports of missing actress in the SCV
The case of a young actress missing these past two weeks has sparked a $25,000 reward, a gag order issued to her acting friends and no new reports of…
Man accused of raping seven women pleads not guilty
A Canyon Country man accused of raping more than a half-dozen women after allegedly posing as a rideshare driver pleaded not guilty to the several charges filed against him. Nicolas…
Hart High School students participate in Soroptimist International Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s Dream It, Be It conference at Hart High School on Friday, March 9, 2018. Christina Cox/The Signal
‘Dream It, Be It’ conferences empower SCV girls
For several years, Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley has hosted a girls’ empowerment program called “Dream It, Be It.” The international program offers professional role models, career education…
Penni Perrault voted as Outstanding Member of the Year by Eta Rho Santa Clarita Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Courtesy photo
SCV’s economic outlook remains strong in 2018
The SCVEDC's marquee annual event attracted about 400 local business leaders to TPC Valencia on Thursday.
Daylight Saving Time starts again Sunday
Be prepared to lose that precious hour of sleep on Sunday as the clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time will happen this Sunday at 2 a.m.,…
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger speaks at the SCVEDC's Economic Outlook on Thursday at TPC Valencia. Submitted photo
Santa Clarita Valley’s economic outlook remains strong in 2018
The SCVEDC's marquee annual event attracted about 400 local business leaders to TPC Valencia on Thursday.
SCV Voices: Guest Commentary
Jim de Bree: When ‘facts’ aren’t facts
Since retiring I have taken up the hobby of studying the genealogy of my family and my wife’s family. Several of my wife’s cousins wanted to know more about the…
Deputy Pete Romo supervises Valencia High School students during brunch on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Officials: No threats at Valencia High in Santa Clarita
Amid confusion over schools receiving threats, local officials are making it clear – Valencia High School in Santa Clarita did not receive a threat this morning. The fogginess set in…
Saugus High School.
Saugus High parents continue fight to keep Chinese Program alive
In an effort to save Saugus High School’s four-year Chinese language program, parents of students in the program are joining together to write letters and attend school board and city…
College of the Canyons freshman Kayla Yamane finished 2-for-3 with a double, a run and three RBIs to help the Cougars defeat West L.A College 15-3 at Whitten Field on Thursday. COC has now won three straight and is tied for first in Western State Conference (WSC), East Division. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director
COC Insider: Cougar bats still hot; basketball players honored
By Jesse Munoz For The Signal More than a week has passed since College of the Canyons plated a season-high 19 runs in a home win vs. L.A. Valley, but…
