Read more about the article LGBTQ+ group builds vets homes
Resident Megan Young-Bryden and her mother Nicole Young-Bryden work together to mix cement at Home 4 Familes 2nd annual Rainbow Build. Michele Lutes/The Signal

LGBTQ+ group builds vets homes

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and veterans came together Saturday for the Homes 4 Families second annual Rainbow Build, located at the veterans housing tract off of Centre Point Parkway.

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Read more about the article COC hosts textbook panel
Attendees representing various education groups listened to students speak on textbooks and open educational resources Friday, when a student panel shared that they’d take more classes, complete their programs at a higher rate and would learn more of the instruction material if they had access to open educational resources, or free learning materials that replace conventional textbooks.

COC hosts textbook panel

College of the Canyons hosted education experts from across the state Friday for a Zero Textbook Cost conference, where students, faculty and policymakers shared their experiences with textbooks and open…

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Read more about the article Man airlifted to hospital after falling down abandoned missile silo
Rescue helicopter. courtesy photo the LACFD Air Operations.

Man airlifted to hospital after falling down abandoned missile silo

A man who fell 40 feet down an abandoned missile silo in a rugged area between Stevenson Ranch and Chatsworth Sunday morning was taken to the hospital. The incident happened…

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Read more about the article SCV Water announced new chief financial and administrative officer
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SCV Water announced new chief financial and administrative officer

SCV Water officials announced Monday the hiring of Eric Campbell as its new chief financial and administrative officer. Monday marked his first day on the job. Campbell joins SCV Water…

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Read more about the article Reunions: What can be a stressful time can end up being wonderful
The inaugural graduating class of Saugus High School enjoyed a tour of their former school in June. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Reunions: What can be a stressful time can end up being wonderful

Like anything that’s related to high school, class reunions can be a stressful time for everybody involved. Organizers are pressured to find the hundreds of alumni scattered across the country,…

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Read more about the article Cougars offense, defense come out firing in win over Grossmont College
College of the Canyons quarterback Andrew Brito looks for an open receiver in a game against Grossmont College at Grossmont on Saturday. Jesse Munoz/COC Athletics

Cougars offense, defense come out firing in win over Grossmont College

By Jesse Muñoz For The Signal   EL CAJON, Calif. — College of the Canyons rolled to a 47-14 victory over host Grossmont College on Saturday, with the Cougars forcing…

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Read more about the article Country Club golf director is mentor to students
Mark Kagaoan, the Director of Golf at Sand Canyon Country Club, gives tips to students. EDDY MARTINEZ/THE SIGNAL

Country Club golf director is mentor to students

A week prior to the first Foothill League meet of the season, the Saugus girls golfers were struggling with judging the distance on their putts. Cents coach Cal Linam didn’t…

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Read more about the article Motorist plunges 300 feet over cliff, airlifted to hospital
Crew of Rescue Helicopter 14 hoist a man to safety after he plunged 300 over a cliff. Photo courtesy LACFD Air Operations.

Motorist plunges 300 feet over cliff, airlifted to hospital

  A Southgate man was hoisted by a rescue helicopter from the bottom of a 300-foot ravine early Monday morning after his car plunged over the side. The injured 21-year-old…

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Read more about the article Friendly competition for a good cause
More than 100 city of Santa Clarita staff gathered at Central Park for the Wellness Kickball Tournament on Friday, Sept. 7. Last year winning team, Get Rec'd, proudly poses. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Friendly competition for a good cause

More than 150 city of Santa Clarita employees traded a day at the office for a game of kickball and a good cause at Central Park on Friday. “We’re here…

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Read more about the article A rewarding job: City recognizes Santa Clarita crossing guards
The city of Santa Clarita recognized six cross guards for their service on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2018. They are from left, Barbara Wyrozumski, Shana Smith, Ed Schuricht, Fred Mortimer, Patricia Crawford and Richard Crawford. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

A rewarding job: City recognizes Santa Clarita crossing guards

Every weekday at 4:30 a.m., married couple Patricia and Richard Crawford wake up to go to work. He puts on a neon yellow vest, and she makes sure he and…

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Read more about the article Council to discuss Cal OES application designees, transit facility repairs
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File Photo

Council to discuss Cal OES application designees, transit facility repairs

The Santa Clarita City Council is expected Tuesday to designate city officials authorized to apply for disaster-related financial assistance. Approval for Transit Maintenance Facility repairs and its construction contract are…

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Read more about the article Thinking back while looking forward for the 9/11 Day of Remembrance
Boys from the Saugus basketball team dug out a massive rock out of the last hole intended for a tree to be planted as part of the 9/11 Day of Remembrance. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Thinking back while looking forward for the 9/11 Day of Remembrance

By giving back to the community and remembering the sacrifices made Sept. 11, 2001, HandsOn Santa Clarita performed multiple service projects across the SCV on Saturday.

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Read more about the article Annual cornhole tournament held at Wolf Creek Brewery
Byron Sanders stands behind his daughter as she tosses a bean bag at the annual corn hole tournament at Wolf Creek on Sunday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Annual cornhole tournament held at Wolf Creek Brewery

Nearly triple-digit heat didn’t stop the fun in support of Avenues Supported Living Services’ second annual cornhole tournament at Wolf Creek Brewery on Saturday afternoon.

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s search for man connected to Joe’s Liquor armed robbery
Sheriff's deputy sits outside Joe's Liquor after an armed robbery/Skylar Barti The Signal

Sheriff’s search for man connected to Joe’s Liquor armed robbery

Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect in connection to the armed robbery of Joe’s Liquor in Canyon Country on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

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