Read more about the article Facing the pressure in sports
What makes the pressure in golf so much more intense than other sports is the individual nature of the game. There is no one to blame but ourselves.

Facing the pressure in sports

Pressure is good for an athlete.  For those who become truly great at their chosen sport, learning how to handle the pressure of a big moment can be all that…

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Read more about the article Trinity boys soccer focuses on smart play in loss to Aerospace Academy
Trinity's Rowan Comstock (23) fights for control of the ball against Jerry Lopez (18) of The Palmdale Aerospace Academy on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Trinity boys soccer focuses on smart play in loss to Aerospace Academy

When entering Thursday afternoon’s game against Palmdale Aerospace Academy – the top team in the Heritage League – Trinity Classical Academy boys soccer wanted to focus on playing smart. “I…

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Read more about the article Stellar start leads to Trinity boys hoops victory against Faith Baptist
Trinity's Kyle Fields (21) dribbles around a Faith Baptist defender during a home game at The Master's University on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Stellar start leads to Trinity boys hoops victory against Faith Baptist

Coming off a two-point loss from a week prior and a rivalry matchup on the docket for this weekend, Trinity Classical Academy boys coach Tod Bernard needed a fast start…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: Man arrested in alleged gun-pointing road rage incident
Deputies respond to alleged road rage gun-pointing incident Thursday. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.

UPDATE: Man arrested in alleged gun-pointing road rage incident

  Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on suspicion of making terrorist threats and brandishing a replica handgun after he allegedly pointed a gun at a motorist Thursday in an apparent…

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Read more about the article Hart district discusses suicide awareness and prevention in schools
The William S. Hart Union High School District. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart district discusses suicide awareness and prevention in schools

In 2016, 2,553 youth ages 10 to 19 died by suicide across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  In California, suicide rates continue to…

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Read more about the article UPDATED: Katie Hill outraises Steve Knight as congressional primary battle heats up
Democratic Congressional Candidate Katie Hill (25th district) addresses the audience at a town hall she held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

UPDATED: Katie Hill outraises Steve Knight as congressional primary battle heats up

Campaign contributions for the last three months of 2017 indicate the 25th Congressional District will be home to a high-stakes primary battle with signature gatherers pounding the pavement trying to…

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Read more about the article ‘Transition Odyssey’ to focus on support for challenges
Students and professors work on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines at Glendale Community College's Uniquely Abled Academy in June 2017. The UAA is one of the many ways COC is looking to support those on the autism spectrum. Facebook Photo

‘Transition Odyssey’ to focus on support for challenges

College of the Canyons is hosting a conference to support a growing, underserved population with workforce and classroom programs, among other services.   The event is called “A Transition Odyssey,”…

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Read more about the article CalArts Extended Studies offers online learning opportunities worldwide
California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

CalArts Extended Studies offers online learning opportunities worldwide

After working in Human Relations for nearly a decade, Iraqi Khadijah Abdul-Nabi decided to pursue a career in her first love, art and design. She searched online for education options…

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Read more about the article Hart Board extends superintendent’s contract for one year
Hart District Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht addresses the audience during the Castaic High School informational meeting at Castaic Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Hart Board extends superintendent’s contract for one year

William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board members unanimously agreed to a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht, citing her strong leadership skills and her accomplishments in…

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Read more about the article Sheriff shares anti-DUI message: ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Deputy Jerry Newbold, left, asks if the occupant of a small truck has their drivers license as Sheriff's deputies funnel cars down to one lane at a DUI checkpoint on Lyons Avenue in Newhall on Thursday night. 071113

Sheriff shares anti-DUI message: ‘Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk’

With Super Bowl Sunday around the corner, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials shared a message with football lovers -- and anyone else planning on partying for the big game:…

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Read more about the article Former striker excelling as keeper for undefeated Hart boys soccer
Hart boys soccer's Jacob Tomaszewski switched from forward to goalkeeper last season. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Former striker excelling as keeper for undefeated Hart boys soccer

To be a goalkeeper, you have to be a little bit crazy. When Hart boys soccer decided to switch one of their best strikers to goalkeeper, it seemed a little…

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Read more about the article Prep boys hoops notebook: Saugus legit contender for Foothill League title
Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) looks for an opening around Saugus' Adrian McIntyre (2) during a basketball game at Saugus on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Prep boys hoops notebook: Saugus legit contender for Foothill League title

A first-year head coach and a rotation dominated by sophomores left Saugus on the outside looking in toward a Foothill League title by most preseason projections. The Centurions dropped two…

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