Read more about the article Tesla opens “supercharging” station at Bridgeport
Pictured is the new Tesla supercharging station at Bridgeport Marketplace in Valencia. Austin Dave/The Signal

Tesla opens “supercharging” station at Bridgeport

A new Tesla owned and operated charging facility is now open and operational at the Bridgeport Marketplace in Valencia. “California continues to lead the way with its adoption of electric…

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Read more about the article Kona Ice in Santa Clarita to Host Fifth Annual  National “Chill Out” Day, April 17
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Kona Ice in Santa Clarita to Host Fifth Annual National “Chill Out” Day, April 17

Source: Press Release With Tax Day right around the corner, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay-off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Softball gets back into the groove
College of the Canyons starting pitcher Joy Veloz earned a 9-1 victory over Santa Ana College on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out four batters. The Cougars (17-10, 10-0) have now won back-to-back games after being swept by Santiago Canyon in last Friday’s home doubleheader and remain in the hunt for a Western State Conference, East Division title. Jayme Thomas/COC Sports Information

COC Insider: Softball gets back into the groove

By Jesse Munoz For The Signal Less than a week has passed since College of the Canyons softball had its eight-game win streak snapped at the hands of No. 9…

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Read more about the article Renard O. Thomas – Iraq War Veteran – Valencia Resident
Renard O. Thomas, Taji, Iraq, September 2006. Courtesy photo

Renard O. Thomas – Iraq War Veteran – Valencia Resident

Word of Mouth Once again, another local Veteran provided me input, by blurting, “Hey Bill, you need to interview Renard Thomas because he does a lot of good for Veterans…

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Read more about the article COC’s Lopez strikes out 12 in win over Antelope Valley
Jacob Lopez (33) of College of the Canyons throws a pitch during a game against Antelope Valley College on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

COC’s Lopez strikes out 12 in win over Antelope Valley

The word “Lopez” can mean two things. For one, it’s the last name of a College of the Canyons pitcher. It’s also a word that means 12 strikeouts and six…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s Department re-evaluating data release, crimemapping
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Sheriff’s Department re-evaluating data release, crimemapping

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are changing procedures for how crime data is released to the public, officials said Thursday. The move came in response to concerns about how…

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Read more about the article California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement
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California gives schools direction to respond to immigration enforcement

By July 2018, school districts throughout California are required to adopt policies that protect the rights of nearly 250,000 undocumented children ages 3-17 in California’s public schools. These policy additions…

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Read more about the article Drake brothers build off each other with West Ranch volleyball
West Ranch's Tyson Drake (22) celebrates a kill with teammate Derek Seo (4) during a playoff volleyball game against Palos Verdes at West Ranch last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Drake brothers build off each other with West Ranch volleyball

Moving to California 10 years ago, brothers Tyson and Zack Drake watched the oldest of the Drake brothers, Braden, play volleyball as children. “He (Braden) played in club and high…

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Read more about the article Fifth annual Grill Master Challenge happening April 28
Kevin Brocktrup grills meat at the fourth annual Grill Masters at Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Fifth annual Grill Master Challenge happening April 28

What started out as a cook-off between two local escrow companies is now a community event that allows hundreds of families to eat barbecue for a good cause. The fifth…

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