Read more about the article Santa Clarita Valley to host first Summer Games event
Runners take off from the starting line during the 9th Annual Hart Games at Valencia High School on Monday, March 19, 2018. Eight schools and some 350 athletes participated in the event this year. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita Valley to host first Summer Games event

This June, the Santa Clarita Valley will host its very first Summer Games at Valencia High School. Proceeds from the Santa Clarita Valley Summer Games, which will take place June…

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Read more about the article Pew Research survey cites Americans calling out sexual harassment
Linda Davies, right, executive director of the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita gives information to the 25 attendees at the Work-Place Toolkit: What You Can Do seminar during the Domestic Violence Summit held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Friday. Dan Watson/For The Signal

Pew Research survey cites Americans calling out sexual harassment

A new Pew Research Center survey found when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, Americans think men getting away with it and female accusers not being believed are…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita, City of Hope partner for blood, bone marrow drive
Signal file photo Robert Margiotta prepares to donate blood with Edith Fernandez's assistance at the American Red Cross blood drive at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Santa Clarita on Sunday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita, City of Hope partner for blood, bone marrow drive

Santa Clarita is partnering with City of Hope to Host to host a Bone Marrow Registry Drive for Kailyn Anderson,a 4-year-old girl with High Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, city officials…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs to discuss achievement, security at Wednesday’s meeting
Signal file photo Elementary school students in the Sulphur Springs Union School District watch a live stream of the eclipse on their classroom SMART Board on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Courtesy of the Sulphur Springs Union School District

Sulphur Springs to discuss achievement, security at Wednesday’s meeting

Sulphur Springs Union officials are discussing their plans to take part in the annual Teacher Tribute, academic achievement and a new ID system for schools in the Canyon Country elementary…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Station hosting drug take-back event
Signal File photo: Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital hosted a 2017 Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The Sheriff's Station is hosting a similar event next Thursday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Sheriff’s Station hosting drug take-back event

The opioid crisis in the United States has become a national epidemic with 115 Americans dying from opioid overdose everyday, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. However,…

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Read more about the article “No Taxation without Relaxation”, Kona Ice hosts 5th Chill Out Day
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“No Taxation without Relaxation”, Kona Ice hosts 5th Chill Out Day

With Tax Day fast approaching Kona Ice is once again saying that there will be “No Taxation without Relaxation” during their fifth annual Chill Out day on Apr 17. The…

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Read more about the article LA County Public Health launches plan to deal with infant mortality
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LA County Public Health launches plan to deal with infant mortality

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health along with community partners launched a new plan to address inequities in infant mortality rates and improve health of mothers and newborns…

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Read more about the article COC Summer Institute registration now open
Students participate in COC's Summer Institute/ Courtesy of College of the Canyons

COC Summer Institute registration now open

College of the Canyons’ career exploration themed Summer Institute is now open for registration, according to a news release from COC. The Institute runs weekly sessions from Jul 9-17 and…

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Read more about the article Local students host gun control town hall
A gun control supporter and a gun control opponent have a discussion during the intermission of the Town Hall / Austin Dave The Signal

Local students host gun control town hall

With the conversation about gun control becoming more prevalent around the country, Santa Clarita students hosted a town hall at College of the Canyons to let the community discuss the…

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Read more about the article COC softball cruises past Santa Barbara
COC softball's Kayla Yamane pumps her fist after she safely slides into third base in a game against Santa Barbara Community College on Saturday at COC. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

COC softball cruises past Santa Barbara

Jumping out to a lead in the bottom of the first inning, College of the Canyons softball never slowed against Santa Barbara Community College, winning the first game of a…

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Foothill League coaches reflect on “The Sandlot” on its 25th anniversary

The phrases “The Great Bambino,” “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Colossus of Clout” can only remind us of one thing: “The Sandlot.” Portraying a bunch of baseball-loving kids, the…

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Read more about the article Stern college hunger bill passes Senate Education Committee
State Senator Henry Stern perpares to speak at SCOPE's 30th anniversary celebration in Valencia on Sunday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Stern college hunger bill passes Senate Education Committee

The Plan Against College Hunger Act, by State Senator Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, received unanimous support from the Senate Committee on Education with a 6-0 vote on Wednesday. The Act…

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Read more about the article Local dogs take training to avoid rattlesnakes
Sailor and his Owners Robert and Jackie after completing the rattlesnake avoidance training/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Local dogs take training to avoid rattlesnakes

Local dogs and their trainers learned how to avoid rattlesnakes through a training course made by Ma and Pa Kennels early Saturday. The training course brought dogs up close to…

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Read more about the article City holds PSA video contest to stop combat distracted driving
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

City holds PSA video contest to stop combat distracted driving

For students looking to show off their video production skills, earn money toward video equipment and promote safe driving, the city of Santa Clarita is holding a PSA video contest,…

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Read more about the article Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library holding author event with Luis Fuerte
FILE PHOTO: Jake Lara, 7, looks through books at the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library holding author event with Luis Fuerte

Luis Fuerte, author and five-time Emmy-award winning former cameraman for Huell Howser’s “California’s Gold,” is scheduled to speak about his 2017 book about his time working with Howser. “California’s Gold”…

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