Monthly Archives: September 2018
Read more about the article Longtime COC official, John McElwain, dies at age 70
John McElwain, former vice president of communications, marketing and external relations at College of the Canyons was known for his leadership, professionalism and mentorship, according to his former colleagues. He passed away Friday after two years of battling cancer. He was 70. Courtesy photo.

Longtime COC official, John McElwain, dies at age 70

John McElwain, former vice president of communications, marketing and external relations at College of the Canyons, died Friday surrounded by his wife and two daughters, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was 70.

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Read more about the article Family displaced for a week after home yellow tagged as unsafe
Tara Ardila with her kids in front of their home, yellow-tagged this past week. Jim Holt/ The Signal

Family displaced for a week after home yellow tagged as unsafe

The long weekend turned out to be a very long drawn-out week for an out-of-work single mother of six kids with two dogs who was forced from her problem-plagued leased…

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Read more about the article Lots of love shown for popular football player, little revealed about his death
Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives stand outside the scene on the 28600 block of Pietro Drive in North Valencia. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Lots of love shown for popular football player, little revealed about his death

Since the surprising death of Saugus football player Christian Nsubuga, there’s been a lot of love shown for the 15-year-old and little insight into what caused his death. In less…

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Read more about the article T.J. Maxx opens doors Sept. 16 at The Promenade Town Center
The Santa Clarita Valley's second T.J. Maxx is taking shape next to Nordstrom Rack in The Promenade at Town Center. Steve Kiggins/The Signal

T.J. Maxx opens doors Sept. 16 at The Promenade Town Center

After months of anticipation, T.J. Maxx will be opening its location at The Promenade at Town Center on Sept. 16, a spokesperson of the fashion and accessory store confirmed Thursday.

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Read more about the article Curt Scott | Brian and Lois: There Are More Productive Ways to Spend Time
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Curt Scott | Brian and Lois: There Are More Productive Ways to Spend Time

Re: the latest Brian Baker/Lois Eisenberg skirmish. No surprise at all that Brian Baker announced his support for Steve Knight, nor that he supports President Trump and his self-evident and…

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Read more about the article Parents recognized at West Creek Academy’s Patriots Day celebration
Sudents from West Creek Academy Elementary School sing and sign the song "God bless the U.S.A" in front of their peers and parents. A ceremony was held to honor local heroes Friday Morning. Eddy Martinez/The Signal.

Parents recognized at West Creek Academy’s Patriots Day celebration

West Creek Academy students honored their parents during the school’s Patriots Day celebration assembly, with about 1,000 students joining in patriotic songs Friday.

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Read more about the article County to take action on addressing first-responder suicides
First responders secure a man found clinging to the side of the Whites Canyon Road bridge over the Santa Clara River in Canyon Country. Austin Dave/The Signal.

County to take action on addressing first-responder suicides

County supervisors plan to address taking action to prevent suicide among first responders on Tuesday. Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose jurisdiction includes the Santa Clarita Valley,…

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Read more about the article West Ranch hoping to keep momentum going against Royal
West Ranch High School’s Ryan Camacho lunges for extra yardage as St. Genevieve High School’s Howie Huerta (5) and Javier Fernandez (7) bring him down in the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 31 at Valencia High School. Kevin Karzin/For The Signal

West Ranch hoping to keep momentum going against Royal

West Ranch football continues to live up its preseason hype and hopes to keep the momentum going in this week’s game against Royal. “No matter what the outcome of the…

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Read more about the article Car seat safety: Local Target participates in car seat trade-in program
Beginning Sept. 9 Target on Golden Valley Road will be taking part in a car-seat trade in program, in honor of Baby Safety Month. Michele Lutes/The Signal

Car seat safety: Local Target participates in car seat trade-in program

Starting Sunday, the Target on Golden Valley Road is recognizing Baby Safety Month by recycling car seats.

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Read more about the article Valencia looks to apply pressure against Sierra Canyon
Friday, August 24, 2018 - Santa Clarita, CA — Valencia High School’s Luring Paialii turns upfield on a screenpass during the second quarter against Arbor View of Las Vegas, NV, Friday, August 24, 2018. Arbor View beat the Vikings 17-14.

Valencia looks to apply pressure against Sierra Canyon

Valencia football enters tonight’s matchup against Sierra Canyon with the goal of beginning a win streak. “We know it's not going to an easy game,” said linebacker Luring Paialii. “So…

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Read more about the article Saugus hosts Thousand Oaks to continue dominance
Saugus quarterback Cole Gallagher (3) leadf the Centurions on to the field against Agoura on Friday, Aug. 24 at College of the Canyons. Saugus won 51-26. Jessica Legaspi/For The Signal

Saugus hosts Thousand Oaks to continue dominance

Sitting pretty at 3-0, Saugus football hosts Thousand Oaks at College of the Canyons to take on the winless Lancers today at 7 p.m. Coming off a 51-0 shutout road…

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Read more about the article TMU President discusses 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

TMU President discusses probation

During his first opportunity of the school year to speak to students, the president of The Master’s University and Seminary denied the claims that have landed his school on probation…

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Read more about the article Suicide prevention, wellness events in the SCV announced
A student walks by hundreds of lanterns placed in the Honor Grove at College of the Canyons for the "Shine a Light" for suicide prevention and awareness on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Suicide prevention, wellness events in the SCV announced

As part of suicide awareness month in September and domestic violence awareness month in October, local organizations have announced a series of events and training planned in the coming weeks.…

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Read more about the article Evening of Remembrance event draws out large crowd at Central Park
Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste and councilman Cameron Smyth walk along side hundreds in attendance at the Remembrance Walk at Central Park on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Evening of Remembrance event draws out large crowd at Central Park

With a drummer in front and scores of Santa Clarita Valley families behind, Tom and Alice Renolds walked through Central Park for the fifth time for the annual Evening of…

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