Read more about the article COC chancellor Van Hook gets sworn in to state oversight committee
Colllege of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook raises her arms in celebration as Assemblywoman Christy Smith joins her at the swearing-in ceremony. Van Hook was appointed to a state oversight committee.

COC chancellor Van Hook gets sworn in to state oversight committee

Newly appointed to a state oversight committee, College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook will soon have the chance to influence how the state meets the needs of its…

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Read more about the article Bus TAP fareboxes and equipment could receive upgrades
Busses leaving the McBean Reagional Transit Center on the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bus TAP fareboxes and equipment could receive upgrades

Public transportation commuters who use the Transit Access Pass may soon notice some changes as the Santa Clarita City Council is expected to approve a $1.3 million contract for fareboxes…

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Read more about the article Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library
Courtesy photo The organic, soulful paintings of Skye Amber Sweet are the focus of a new exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library. An artist reception for the “Embracing Growth” exhibit will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The exhibit will be on display until June 4.

Art: ‘Embracing Growth’ exhibit opens at Old Town Newhall Library

Explore the organic and soulful paintings created by Skye Amber Sweet at her new exhibit, “Embracing Growth,” showcasing works that highlight the wonder of life. The free exhibit is on…

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Read more about the article Detectives seek help in tracking burglary suspects
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Charlie Upchurch searches a car leaving the containment area following a reported burglary near May Way in Canyon Country Friday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Detectives seek help in tracking burglary suspects

A couple returned home Friday to find two men inside their residence, sparking a frantic call to law enforcement, a subsequent dragnet carried out in the neighborhood and a call…

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Read more about the article City Column: They count … will you? 2019 Homeless Count
Volunteers fill out forms at The Centre in Santa Clarita as they prepare to participate in the annual homeless count on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

City Column: They count … will you? 2019 Homeless Count

We are fortunate to have such a caring and giving community here in Santa Clarita. We have volunteers who generously give their time and skills for a variety of events…

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Read more about the article Super blood wolf moon draws crowds at Central Park
Vahid Talaie, a member of The Local Group Astronomy Club, sets up his telescope in Central Park in anticipation of Sunday's eclipse. Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Super blood wolf moon draws crowds at Central Park

Santa Clarita residents proved that they are just as curious about the final frontier as their ancestors as they gathered in Central Park to view the full moon and total lunar eclipse through telescopes on Sunday.

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Investigation into special education practices prompts changes

Newhall School District made changes to the district’s special education practices in recent months, after an administrative complaint prompted an investigation by the California Department of Education in 2017. The…

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