Daily Archives: May 5, 2018
Read more about the article COC softball beats Cerritos to advance to Round 2 of playoffs
College of the Canyons sophomore Katie Clinkunbroomer (left) congratulations teammate Danielle Chatman (right) after her third inning home run vs. Cerritos College in Saturday’s California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Southern California Regional Playoff Game. Chatman, who was an All-State Team honoree, finished the game 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs to help lift Canyons over Cerritos 10-5. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

COC softball beats Cerritos to advance to Round 2 of playoffs

Down one run in the top of the third inning with the bases loaded and zero outs against Cerritos College, College of the Canyons pitcher Joy Veloz stepped into the…

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Read more about the article Foster families share a picnic in the park
Foster famlies gathered at the Thrive Family Picnic Day at Boquet Park in Santa Clarita. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Foster families share a picnic in the park

Foster families came out to Bouquet Park Saturday afternoon for a fun filled day of activities and classes. “This is a picnic day for our foster youth families in the…

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Read more about the article Children learn the importance of bees and gardens at Farm to Table
Volunteer Holland Eggers, helps children make wildflower seed bombs at the Community Gardens. Georgia RIos/The Signal

Children learn the importance of bees and gardens at Farm to Table

Bugs. Dirt. Bees. Chickens. These are the different aspects children got to enjoy during the yearly youth event at the Community Gardens in Central Park. “We got a grant from…

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Read more about the article Paul Walker memorial event planned in Santa Clarita
The Walker brothers, Cody and Caleb, honored their late brother Paul in an event in Santa Clarita in May. Photo courtesy of Chris Lee

Paul Walker memorial event planned in Santa Clarita

To honor the late actor Paul Walker West Coast auto racing enthusiasts, “Fast & Furious” fans and his family and friends are gathering for the inaugural In Memory of Paul…

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Read more about the article Assemblymen Acosta, Lackey speak openly with local residents
Dante Acosta and Tom Lackey speak during a town hall open forum/ Skylar Barti The Signal

Assemblymen Acosta, Lackey speak openly with local residents

Assemblymen Dante Acosta,R-Santa Clarita, and Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, invited the community to have coffee and speak openly about the issues in California that are important to them.

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Read more about the article David Hegg: Why we need history
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg: Why we need history

Winston Churchill is credited with reminding the world “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” History, being in many ways the succinct compilation of humanity’s…

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Read more about the article Lynne Plambeck: County, hold strong on Chiquita requirements
A bulldozer pushes exposed trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill in this Signal file photo by Dan Watson.

Lynne Plambeck: County, hold strong on Chiquita requirements

After years of battling with the County, the operators and owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill got what they wanted. In July 2017 they were granted a 30 year expansion of…

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