Yearly Archives: 2018
Read more about the article COC Insider: Amanda Finn leading cross-country team
College of the Canyons sophomore runner Amanda Finn, pictured here at the 2017 CCCAA State Championship meet at Woodward Park in Fresno, is off to a hot start for the Cougars in 2018 having already recorded two top-seven finishes to begin the season. Mike Whitman/COC Sports Information

COC Insider: Amanda Finn leading cross-country team

By Jesse Muñoz For The Signal What a difference a year makes. For College of the Canyons sophomore runner Amanda Finn, that difference has included a pair of top-seven finishes…

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Read more about the article Woman accused of stabbing girlfriend to death appears in court
Deputy ropes off an area at the scene of stabbing.

Woman accused of stabbing girlfriend to death appears in court

A woman accused of stabbing her girlfriend to death last year appeared briefly for a pretrial hearing in San Fernando Superior Court on Wednesday. Pamela Michelle Walker, 34, is charged…

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Read more about the article SCV Water to work with Ventura water officials on watershed management
The Santa Clara River. Courtesy of Friends of Santa Clara River.

SCV Water to work with Ventura water officials on watershed management

Stewards of the Santa Clara River, both upstream and downstream, should get together to help plan the management of its watershed. That’s what board members of SCV Water are being…

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Read more about the article Cannabis delivery services can drive through Santa Clarita, can’t deliver
Marijuana. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Cannabis delivery services can drive through Santa Clarita, can’t deliver

Earlier this year, the city of Santa Clarita formally prohibited commercial land uses associated with cannabis and regulating home cultivation. But a loophole in enforcing this municipal law may soon…

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Read more about the article Benji Tembo makes move from Malawi to The Master’s University
Masters senior Benji Tembo handles the ball in practice at The Masters University in Newhall on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Benji Tembo makes move from Malawi to The Master’s University

Coming from humble beginnings, Master’s University men’s soccer player Benji Tembo fell in love with the game of soccer by playing on the streets of his native country of Malawi.…

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Read more about the article Elks to host car and bike show
Melissa Staudinger, left, and Kori Hawk attend the Elks Lodge's annual car and bike show in 2017. This year's event will be held Saturday in Canyon Country. Signal file photo.

Elks to host car and bike show

The Elks Lodge is inviting community members to rev up their engines for the Elks’ annual car and bike show scheduled 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the lodge’s parking lot on Sierra Highway.

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Read more about the article Local roundup: Saugus alumna Weitzeil makes USA Swimming roster, Campos competes at World Championships
Saugus alumna Abbey Weitzeil swims the 100 backstroke. Dan Watson/The Signal

Local roundup: Saugus alumna Weitzeil makes USA Swimming roster, Campos competes at World Championships

Swimming Two-time Olympic medalist and Saugus alumna Abbey Weitzeil was named to the United States 2019 FINA World Championships roster on Wednesday. Weitzeil, along with 45 other Team USA swimmers…

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Read more about the article COC volleyball back in win column after defeating state-ranked LBCC
College of the Canyons sophomore Shayla Johnson goes up for the kill in a match against Long Beach College in the Cougar Cage on Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

COC volleyball back in win column after defeating state-ranked LBCC

Prior to Monday’s practice, College of the Canyons women’s volleyball met as a group with a handful of topics to discuss. After losing three of their last four games, the…

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Read more about the article Woman accused of stabbing girlfriend to death appears in court
Deputy ropes off an area at the scene of stabbing.

Woman accused of stabbing girlfriend to death appears in court

A woman accused of stabbing her girlfriend to death last year appeared briefly for a pretrial hearing in San Fernando Superior Court on Wednesday. Pamela Michelle Walker, 34, is charged…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Deputies examine ‘suspicious package’ at bank, deem package safe
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Albert White sets up a police line outside a Wells Fargo on the 24400 block of Magic Mountain Parkway. Cory Rubin/The Signal

UPDATE: Deputies examine ‘suspicious package’ at bank, deem package safe

A report of a suspicious package found inside a bank, across the street from the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall has prompted a precautionary response by local sheriff’s deputies. “As…

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Read more about the article City sues Canyon View Estates over solar panels
Solar panels line a hillside in Canyon Country above the Canyon View Estates. The City of Santa Clarita has ordered the removal of these panels. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

City sues Canyon View Estates over solar panels

After an attempt to clear more than 2 acres of land occupied by solar panels, the city of Santa Clarita has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Canyon View…

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