Read more about the article College of the Canyons graduates largest class ever
2,467 graduates look on at the 2019 College of the Canyons Commencement Ceremony at College of the Canyons Friday morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

College of the Canyons graduates largest class ever

In a line stretching as far as the eye could see, College of the Canyons students donning their customary blue and gold caps and gowns filed into the honor grove…

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Read more about the article Human trafficking bill moves ahead to Senate
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia. Signal file photo Dan Watson/The Signal

Human trafficking bill moves ahead to Senate

Along with her three bills focusing on education reform, Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, authored Assembly Bill 629, which was marked as priority legislation by the Legislative Women’s Caucus and…

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Read more about the article Medical Lab Techs gather for symbolic pinning
Soon-to-be graduates of COC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program listen as Guest Speaker Trevor Jackson offers guidance and speaks on his journey in the medical field during Thursday's Medical Lab Technician Pinning Ceremony in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center.

Medical Lab Techs gather for symbolic pinning

A day after College of the Canyons nursing students received their traditional pins, the 10 soon-to-be graduates of COC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program hosted a pinning ceremony of their own…

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Read more about the article Smith’s education bills pass Assembly
Assembywoman Christy Smith congratulates the The Hart School District which was named an Exemplary District by California Department of Education in the Hart District Board Room in Santa Clarita on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith’s education bills pass Assembly

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, celebrated the Assembly’s passage of three bills this week as Assembly Bills 967, 1233 and 1729 head to the Senate for consideration. The bills garnered…

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Read more about the article Summer Bash returns to Canyon Country in June
Summer Bash is scheduled to return Friday, June 14, 2019 in Canyon Country, set with food and entertainment. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Summer Bash returns to Canyon Country in June

The city of Santa Clarita announced the return of its Summer Bash on Friday, June 14. The event will once again bring food and entertainment for residents and visitors from…

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Read more about the article Canyons’ Chris Cota set to coach first-year team in West Coast League
College of the Canyons head baseball coach Chris Cota will coach in the West Coast League this summer. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information

Canyons’ Chris Cota set to coach first-year team in West Coast League

On August 31, 2018, College of the Canyons head baseball coach Chris Cota was announced as the inaugural manager of the Ridgefield Raptors, the newest team in the West Coast…

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Read more about the article Fire officials halt spread of ‘Rover Incident’ in Acton
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Fire officials halt spread of ‘Rover Incident’ in Acton

An Acton brush fire, dubbed the “Rover Incident,” was quickly put out by firefighters Friday morning. Around 8 a.m., a report from an off duty firefighter alerted officials of a…

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Read more about the article Teen singer makes name for herself at 2019 Indie Music Awards
Hailey Belle won "Best Female Pop Artist of the Year" and "Best Female Emerging Artist of the Year" at the 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards on Sunday, April 28. Courtesy of Hailey Belle

Teen singer makes name for herself at 2019 Indie Music Awards

Some of the best independent musicians from around the world hit the red carpet on Sunday, April 28, for the 2019 Indie Music Channel Awards, including local singer Hailey Belle.…

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Read more about the article ‘Ghost bike’ memorial created for bicyclist killed in Valencia
Bryan Powers, Kori’s dad, and Nathen Powers, Kori's older brother, (left to right) embrace as they look at the "ghost bike" memorial dedicated to Kori Powers on Tuesday in Valencia. Courtesy of Nicole Pearson

‘Ghost bike’ memorial created for bicyclist killed in Valencia

A memorial was set up in Valencia on Tuesday following the death of Kori Powers, a bicyclist killed after being hit by a vehicle. Powers was riding her bike on…

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Read more about the article Golden Valley Grizzlies celebrate class of 2019 grads
Golden Valley senior Jimmy Warshawsky adresses his fellow graduates at the 2019 Golden Valley High School Commencement at College of the Canyons Thursday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Golden Valley Grizzlies celebrate class of 2019 grads

The Golden Valley High School community, parents and graduates cheered on the school’s 13th graduating class during the school’s 2019 commencement ceremony Thursday. With every seat in the 7,500-person capacity…

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Read more about the article UCLA students share how Santa Clarita can more accurately count its homeless population
UCLA student Brian Harris presents his and his colleagues findings to the task force on how Santa Clarita can develop a more accurate homeless count. Tammy Murga/ The Signal

UCLA students share how Santa Clarita can more accurately count its homeless population

After several months in the making, a group of students at UCLA’s School of Public Policy presented their findings on how Santa Clarita can generate a more accurate count on…

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Read more about the article Saugus woman who spray painted 3 city buildings gets probation
Illegal "mural" that resulted in arrest. photo courtesy the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Saugus woman who spray painted 3 city buildings gets probation

A Saugus woman arrested eight times in the past two years was placed on probation last week — over the objection of prosecutors — after she pleaded no contest to…

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