Read more about the article West Ranch boys volleyball remains undefeated in league with win over Saugus
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West Ranch boys volleyball remains undefeated in league with win over Saugus

The West Ranch boys volleyball team kept its undefeated Foothill League record intact on Wednesday night, defeating Saugus at home in three sets: 25-15, 25-15, 25-23. Things were close at…

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Read more about the article Katie Hill, Christy Smith and local representatives to gather Sunday in Santa Clarita
From left, Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook and Congresswoman Katie Hill chat before they speak at the 2019 College of the Canyons Women's Conference held at the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Katie Hill, Christy Smith and local representatives to gather Sunday in Santa Clarita

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and other local elected officials are expected to gather in Santa Clarita from 6:30-10 p.m. Sunday for a dinner and…

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Read more about the article La Mesa nationally recognized for improving relationships, environment on campuses
(Left to right) La Mesa teachers Heidi Cota, Michela James, Nicole Arteaga and Alex Suarez welcome students to school. Photo courtesy of Michele Krantz.

La Mesa nationally recognized for improving relationships, environment on campuses

La Mesa Junior High School has been named a “Capturing Kids' Hearts” National Showcase School Award recipient, William S. Hart Union High School District officials announced Monday. The Flippen Group,…

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Santa Clarita man detained in Valencia for suspicion of making terrorist threats

A Santa Clarita man was detained in a Valencia parking lot in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of physical threats, sheriff’s officials confirmed. Units from the Los Angeles…

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Read more about the article Wilk’s foster youth bill heads to Appropriations Committee
Senator Scott Wilk of the 21st district.

Wilk’s foster youth bill heads to Appropriations Committee

State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday the Senate Committee on Human Services unanimously approved his legislation that seeks to create a pilot program for foster youth to receive…

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Read more about the article Sulphur Springs school district preps for annual STEAM Expo
FILE ART: Leona Cox Elementary students test out rockets they built as part of a GATE Academy project on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal.

Sulphur Springs school district preps for annual STEAM Expo

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, the students and faculty of the Sulphur Springs Union School District are ramping up to their district-wide STEAM Expo they hold…

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Read more about the article AOC students organize 2nd seminar on sexual assault, harassment
Students come and go from the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

AOC students organize 2nd seminar on sexual assault, harassment

For the second year in a row, Joelle Min and a handful of her Academy of the Canyons classmates are working alongside College of the Canyons in order to host…

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Read more about the article Saugus resident declares congressional bid
Saugus resident Mike Garcia announced Tuesday that he seeks to become the next representative of California's 25th Congressional District.

Saugus resident declares congressional bid

Saugus resident Mike Garcia announced Tuesday that he seeks to become the next representative of California's 25th Congressional District. After 25 years working as a decorated United States Naval Officer…

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Read more about the article Smith’s bill to help students heads to Senate
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith’s bill to help students heads to Senate

Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, seeking to assist students on their quest to pay for college, unanimously passed an Assembly floor vote Monday, and now heads to…

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Read more about the article Registration for COC’s First-Year Promise program now open
New and returning College of the Canyons students can benefit from the wide range of classes that will be offered in subjects such as geology, history, health sciences, math, political science, sociology, psychology, English, business, economics, photography, welding, and water technology.

Registration for COC’s First-Year Promise program now open

College of the Canyons is now accepting applications for its First-Year Promise program, inviting the public to learn more about the program at two separate informational sessions being held 6:30-7:30…

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Read more about the article Nursing faculty bill moves ahead to 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.

Nursing faculty bill moves ahead to committee

Assembly Bill 1051, which promotes the recruitment and retention of nursing faculty, passed the Higher Education Committee on Tuesday. Authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, AB 1051 seeks to…

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Read more about the article Update: 500 gallons of jet fuel spills from big rig crash near Gorman
overturned tanker near Gorman. Photo for The Signal, by Jeff Zimmerman

Update: 500 gallons of jet fuel spills from big rig crash near Gorman

More than 500 gallons of jet fuel spilled onto the road and roadside near the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just south of Gorman, after a big rig hauling 5,000…

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Read more about the article Bob Kellar: A weekend of good-‘ol fashion fun at the cowboy festival
David Thornbury performs some trick roping for a picture with Sonia and Zachary Hill at the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall. Signal file photo

Bob Kellar: A weekend of good-‘ol fashion fun at the cowboy festival

If you’ve had the pleasure of taking your kids or grandkids to the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, you know the weekend boasts activities and fun for the entire family. This…

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Read more about the article A good day for pets: Two SCV animal shelters receive chili cook-off donations
Courtesy photo Members of Shelter Hope Pet Shop and Lange Foundation’s St. Bonnie’s Sanctuary receive a $31,000 check, which came from this year’s Santa Clarita Valley Charity Chili Cook-Off.

A good day for pets: Two SCV animal shelters receive chili cook-off donations

Thursday was a good day for pets in two of Santa Clarita’s shelter facilities after they received donations from this year’s annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off. Each year, the chili…

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Read more about the article City announces road closures, parking details for cowboy fest
Kellen Ferreira, 11, and Chloe Ferreira 7, talk to historian August Simien about different kinds of saddles during the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall on Sunday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

City announces road closures, parking details for cowboy fest

News Release With the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival just around the corner, the city has announced planned road closures and parking details. The event, taking place at William S. Hart…

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Read more about the article Trending down, enrollment puts pinch on school budgets statewide
FILE PHOTO: Declining enrollment means less average daily attendance funding for school districts. It’s a problem being felt across the Santa Clarita Valley, and in districts throughout the state of California.

Trending down, enrollment puts pinch on school budgets statewide

California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the most recent enrollment data for public schools in the state, indicating Santa Clarita Valley school districts aren’t alone in dealing with…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita City Council discusses mayoral election process
Marsha McLean is sworn in as the next mayor of Santa Clarita at City Hall Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Santa Clarita City Council discusses mayoral election process

After a heated mayoral rotation in December, the Santa Clarita City Council brought up the mayoral election process once again Tuesday, this time discussing their views on whether a long-time…

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