Read more about the article Master’s University on probation
FILE PHOTO: The Master's University class of 2017 graduates sing a hymn at the start of commencement ceremonies at College of the Canyons on May 5, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Master’s University on probation

One of the six regional accrediting agencies in the United States has formally notified The Master’s University its accreditation is on probation, following a report questioning the college’s board independence,…

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Read more about the article County’s animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions this weekend
File photo. Dogs at the Castaic Animal Care Center await to find new owners on "Clear the Shelter" day on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

County’s animal shelters to offer discounted adoptions this weekend

With millions of companion animals ending up at shelters, the county’s Animal Care and Control department shelters will offer discounted adoptions this weekend, including at the Castaic location. The event,…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Pursuit of carjacking suspect ends in crash, one to hospital
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies set up a containment after a dark Honda Accord collided with a silver Honda Civic following an alleged carjacking and pursuit. Cory Rubin/The Signal

UPDATE: Pursuit of carjacking suspect ends in crash, one to hospital

The brief pursuit of a carjacking suspect in Newhall Thursday stopped abruptly, when the suspect slammed into the driver’s side of another car, then bolted from the crash, leading deputies…

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Read more about the article Richard La Motte | Free College Education Sounds Great Until You Think About Reality
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Richard La Motte | Free College Education Sounds Great Until You Think About Reality

Josh Heath (“Democratic Voices,” Aug. 14) makes an argument for free college — but is it a good idea? He cites $70 billion as a cost, but surely as government…

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Read more about the article Car-theft suspect arrested after lengthy trek
Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Wilson takes a car theft suspect into custody near the 28000 block of Tambora Drive in Canyon Country after a lengthy containment in the surrounding neighborhoods. (Credit: NewsSourceLA)

Car-theft suspect arrested after lengthy trek

A car-theft suspect attempted to evade law enforcement on foot in the hills of Canyon Country, but was eventually captured Thursday morning, sheriff’s officials said.

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Read more about the article 2018-19 TMU men’s soccer preview
Matthew Logan goes up for a header at The Master's University men's soccer practice on Wednesday. Diego Marquez/The Signal

2018-19 TMU men’s soccer preview

The Master’s University men’s soccer team ended the season earlier than expected with a loss in the Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals in 2017. Ahead of the 2018 season,…

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Read more about the article Student-activist ordered to leave building after trying to crash private Knight-Perdue event
College of the Canyon's Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. Source: College of the Canyons Public Information Office

Student-activist ordered to leave building after trying to crash private Knight-Perdue event

A College of the Canyons student and political activist was asked to leave a campus building Wednesday after trying to attend a private wildfire roundtable meeting hosted by Rep. Steve…

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Read more about the article Canyon volleyball beats Glendale in season opener
The Cowboys celebrate winning their season opener against Glendale at Canyon High School. Sasha Thomas-Oakley was named one of the five most memorable female athletes of the year. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Canyon volleyball beats Glendale in season opener

Canyon volleyball's Juliana Ascencio has a pretty solid serve. But in Wednesday night's game against Glendale, she wasn't used to them being this good. Midway through the fourth game, the…

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Read more about the article Public Works, Caltrans clarify upcoming road closure on Sierra Highway
A pedestrian bridge under construction at the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Public Works, Caltrans clarify upcoming road closure on Sierra Highway

With multiple construction projects underway within close proximity of each other, the city of Santa Clarita’s Public Works Department has received numerous calls on upcoming road closures some residents believe…

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