Read more about the article Wine on the Roof brings together dining, wines in support of schools
Courtesy photo From left to right: Ray Javapour, owner Olive Terrace Bar and Grill; Eve Bushman, owner of Eve Bushman Consulting, co-host Wine on the Roof; Chef Daniel Otto, partner, The Old Town Junction; Todd Wilson and Scott Ervin, founders The Speakeasy Bakery; Chef Louis Pechan, Hundred Miles; Pastry Chef Meghan Launier, Wolf Creek Restaurant; Brew Master James, Honu Coffee; and Chef Trevor, Newhall Press Room.

Wine on the Roof brings together dining, wines in support of schools

WiSH Education Foundation officials expressed gratitude this week, still totaling receipts from their latest fundraising efforts, Wine on the Roof. The precise tally wasn’t available as of Wednesday, but organizers…

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Read more about the article Gretchen Zovak: It’s that simple
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Gretchen Zovak: It’s that simple

Jess Phoenix is whip smart, has won every debate she’s participated in, and has a message that means a lot to me: We need to bring back evidence-based policymaking. Jess…

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Cats’ McBride and Valencia doubles team headline All-League list

Winning the Foothill League singles title in dramatic fashion against the two-time defending champion and West Ranch teammate Davey Woodland, Parker McBride headlines the 2018 All-Foothill League boys tennis team.…

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Read more about the article Stacy Fortner: A great leader
Katie Hill, Executive Director and Deputy CEO of PATH, a statewide nonprofit organization working to end homelessness presents the benefits of Measure H during a debate in Feb. 2017. Dan Watson/The Signal

Stacy Fortner: A great leader

I am the Democratic Regional Vice Chair for Assembly District 38, and I support Katie Hill for Congress. As a local leader, and party official it is pretty easy for…

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Read more about the article Area residents, Chiquita Canyon landfill, county in mire of lawsuits
Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Area residents, Chiquita Canyon landfill, county in mire of lawsuits

As Los Angeles County and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill prepare to go head to head with two lawsuits, residents of the affected Val Verde area remain in the fray…

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Read more about the article College of the Canyons credits student success to fewer barriers
The College of the Canyons Cougar mascot leads the 1766, 2016 College of the Canyons graduating class to the Honor Grove during the commencement ceremony held at the College of the the Canyons Valencia campus in June 2016. Dan Watson/Signal

College of the Canyons credits student success to fewer barriers

Since 2011, College of the Canyons has seen a nearly 98 percent increase in the number of students graduating. In fact, the number of total graduates seven years ago, 1,130,…

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Read more about the article Prelim date-setting put off a third time for Valencia man accused of murder
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies canvass the area surrounding a murder scene in Valencia on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Prelim date-setting put off a third time for Valencia man accused of murder

For the third time in three months, scheduling of a preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Brayan Rodriguez has been postponed. Christian Alexander Ortiz, 21, charged with murder,…

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Read more about the article Bill for mental health passes Assembly with Supervisors’ support
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Bill for mental health passes Assembly with Supervisors’ support

A state bill to help the mental health crisis passed the Assembly floor on Wednesday with support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. It now moves to the…

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