Read more about the article Veteran Services Collaborative to host Backpack Walk
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Veteran Services Collaborative to host Backpack Walk

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is holding a Memorial Day weekend Backpack Walk to honor local veterans on Saturday, May 25, in Newhall. “It’s going to be a fun…

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Read more about the article COC Insider: Track and field impresses at UCLA Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
College of the Canyons freshman Jordan Palmer, pictured here during Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College in March, recorded a season-best throw of 14.99m (49’ 2.25”) in the shot put event at the UCLA Rafer Johnson /Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Palmer finished 13th in the event standings but holds the No. 3 ranked mark in the state, and top spot in the region, among community college athletes. Cougars track & field will next compete at the Western State Conference (WSC) Prelims on Friday in Santa Barbara. Jacob Velarde/COC Sports Information.

COC Insider: Track and field impresses at UCLA Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director For The Signal Looking to amp up the level of competition heading into the final stretch of the collegiate track & field season, College…

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Read more about the article City, developers receive first round of feedback on inclusive playground
Tammy Murga/The Signal Parents of children with disabilities provide developers and the city of Santa Clarita with feedback on a proposed inclusive playground.

City, developers receive first round of feedback on inclusive playground

More than a dozen members of the community offered feedback Tuesday about the proposed inclusive playground at Canyon Country Park, including some who said the play area’s design might accommodate…

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Read more about the article Saugus district recognizes teachers, Deputy Tom Drake
SUSD board member Laura Arrowsmtih congratulates SUSD Teacher Tribute Honorees for 2019, April 16, 2019. Caleb Lunetta

Saugus district recognizes teachers, Deputy Tom Drake

Over the course of Tuesday evening, the board members and administrators of the Saugus Union School District recognized the district teacher of the year, the 2019 teacher tribute honorees and…

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Read more about the article Valdez cards 6-under as West Ranch wins Foothill League boys golf meet No. 4
Ben Valdez of West Ranch approaches the first green. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valdez cards 6-under as West Ranch wins Foothill League boys golf meet No. 4

For West Ranch golfer Ben Valdez, Foothill League boys golf meet No. 4 both went very fast and very slow. At hole 18, as the Wildcats’ No. 4 golfer, he…

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Read more about the article Hart District announces date of AutoNation for ‘Hart Wheels’ Student Car Giveaway
Signal File Photo: Valencia High School junior Taylor Morrison turns the winning key to her brand new 2014 Nissan Versa during Monday’s Nissan car giveaway raffle at College of the Canyons. Signal photo by Charlie Kaijo.

Hart District announces date of AutoNation for ‘Hart Wheels’ Student Car Giveaway

Through the William S. Hart Union High School District’s partnership with AutoNation, one student in the district will be given a brand new car for free, district officials have announced.…

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Read more about the article Hart swim defeats West Ranch in final league dual meet
Hart's Jonathan Quick wins the 100-yard butterfly against Valencia on March 28. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart swim defeats West Ranch in final league dual meet

The Hart swim team defeated West Ranch on Wednesday at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center, with both the varsity boys and varsity girls earning wins. The Indians’ girls team won…

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Read more about the article TMU baseball splits doubleheader with Arizona Christian
Master's senior Aaron Shackelford high-fives teammates after scoring in a matchup with Arizona Christian at Lou Herwaldt Stadium at the Master's University Wednesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

TMU baseball splits doubleheader with Arizona Christian

It was a tale of two games on Wednesday afternoon at Lou Herwaldt stadium, as The Master’s University baseball team faced Arizona Christian University in back-to-back contests that were continuations…

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Read more about the article Mayors Prayer Breakfast returns to Santa Clarita
Alveda King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece, was the keynote speaker at the Santa Clarita Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast on May 3, 2018.

Mayors Prayer Breakfast returns to Santa Clarita

The National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, brings another Mayors Prayer Breakfast event to Santa Clarita. This will be the 15th annual breakfast hosted by The Diako Group,…

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Read more about the article Homeless playwright, son meet with Santa Clarita Homeless Task Force
Peachanda DuBose, a playwright who has been facing homelessness for the past 8 months, meets with the Santa Clarita Homeless Task Force Wednesday at The Centre to share her story and change the stigma behind the issue. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

Homeless playwright, son meet with Santa Clarita Homeless Task Force

By day, Peachanda DuBose sits behind the wheel of her car delivering goods for two food carrier services across the Santa Clarita Valley. Once nightfall hits, she gets to what…

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Hart, Saugus student-athletes make college choices official

Saugus student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent at Saugus High School on Wednesday. Top from left: Hewitt Grissom, Chico State, baseball; Bobby Garcia, Cal State Stanislaus, baseball; Aubrey Finicle,…

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Read more about the article College art gallery presents Budding Artists exhibit
The College of the Canyons art gallery showcases art from young artists ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old from the Child Development Center. Cory Rubin/The Signal

College art gallery presents Budding Artists exhibit

The College of the Canyons Art Gallery presents “Budding Artists,” an exhibit that features artwork created by children who are enrolled in the college’s Center for Early Childhood Education. Following…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo and nurses reach tentative agreement
Nurses and their supporters picket near Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in 2015. Signal photo by Katharine Lotze

Henry Mayo and nurses reach tentative agreement

A tentative agreement between Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and its registered nurses has been made after an emergency meeting was held Tuesday night. The hospital's nurses and the California Nurses…

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