Read more about the article 2018-19 College of the Canyons Year in Review
The College of the Canyons swim and dive program celebrates the men’s team's historic first conference victory at Western State Conference (WSC) Meet No. 3 hosted by L.A. Valley College on Friday, March 29. Canyons won a school-record six events to narrowly defeat second place Bakersfield College in the team standings. Photo courtesy Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

2018-19 College of the Canyons Year in Review

By Diego Marquez and Dan Lovi Over the years, College of the Canyons has been known for being fierce competitors and for pumping out high-level athletes across all 17 of…

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Read more about the article Jorge Lopez on improving one’s company culture
Jorge Lopez speaks to attendees about company culture at the VIA Luncheon Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

Jorge Lopez on improving one’s company culture

More than 100 business leaders gathered Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency Valencia to talk about company culture and how it impacts businesses. The topic was the focus of the Valley…

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Read more about the article New development proposed on property where abandoned mobile home park stood
A dirt lot is all that remains of the Soledad Trailer Lodge in Canyon Country. Cory Rubin/The Signal

New development proposed on property where abandoned mobile home park stood

A Canyon Country property that housed Soledad Trailer Lodge for decades until its recent demolition could soon become the site of several new residential and office units, according to city…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo, cancer survivors celebrate life
Cancer survivor Leslie Borgen, left, and the attendees at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital annual Cancer Survivor Celebration release 70 "painted lady" butterflies at the end of the celebration held at the Outpatient Surgery building in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Henry Mayo, cancer survivors celebrate life

Santa Clarita Valley cancer survivors gathered Thursday at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for the hospital’s annual cancer survivor celebration. During the third annual get-together, a few dozen local survivors of…

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Read more about the article Hill selected as co-chair of bipartisan congressional caucus
Former Congresswoman Katie Hill.

Hill selected as co-chair of bipartisan congressional caucus

The Millennial Action Project announced the selection of Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, and three other congressional leaders as the new co-chairs of the Congressional Future Caucus, a bipartisan group…

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Read more about the article Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park
Savannah Burrows riles up the crowd at Concerts in the Park in Central Park on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Concerts in the Park returns to Central Park

The city of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park Series is set to return for its 30th music-filled summer July 6 with a variety of bands that everyone can enjoy.…

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Read more about the article Castaic High School walk around: gym, facilities nearly complete
Work continues on the interior of the gym as construction continues at Castaic High School on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic High School walk around: gym, facilities nearly complete

Seamlessly cut into the natural landscape of rolling Santa Clarita Valley hills, overlooking the entire community it plans to serve, Castaic High School is taking shape to assume its role…

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Read more about the article Ash & Ella reunited: pup sold by ex while owner was at work returned
Ashley Farley and her pup, Ella. Courtesy photo, Ashley Farley.

Ash & Ella reunited: pup sold by ex while owner was at work returned

The spiteful ex-boyfriend was dead wrong when he told Ashley Farley she would never see her beloved Pomeranian pup “Ella” again after informing her that he sold the dog while…

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Read more about the article Summer Theater Festival expands season’s events
David Stears recites the "Alas Poor Yorick" scene from Hamlet by William Shakespeare in the Black Box Theater at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Summer Theater Festival expands season’s events

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is back with various events throughout the summer. The festival began as Shakespeare in the Park 29 years ago, and has now evolved into a…

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Read more about the article Canyon Country Barber shop celebrates the big 5-0
Barber, Robert Ruiz, left, uses a straight razor and shaving cream for a close shave around the ears of long-time customer Perry Mathews at Canyon Country Barbershop in Canyon Country on Friday, as the shop approaches it's 50 year anniversary in June 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyon Country Barber shop celebrates the big 5-0

Olive-tinted leather chairs with built-in ashtrays. Clippers and a scalp massager. Even a wooden rack adorned with all the magazines you’d expect to find at your dad’s barber shop. The…

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Read more about the article St. Stephen’s Episcopal preparing for its preschool’s 50th anniversary
Panelists discuss various issues relating to the struggles of youth and the LGBTQ community at the Celebration of Pride event at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Newhall. Samie Gebers/The Signal

St. Stephen’s Episcopal preparing for its preschool’s 50th anniversary

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s preschool is gearing up to honor 50 years of teaching with a grand celebration in September. The tentative plan for Sept. 7 is to hold a…

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Read more about the article Newhall, Sulphur Springs, Hart district named ‘Positive Outliers’ by statewide study
The interior of one of the 21 new classrooms made from steel shipping containers at Sierra Vista Junior high School in Canyon Country on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newhall, Sulphur Springs, Hart district named ‘Positive Outliers’ by statewide study

Three school districts within the Santa Clarita Valley have been recognized by a statewide study for the achievements of African American and Hispanic students. The William S. Hart Union High…

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Read more about the article Juan Ortiz — U.S. Merchant Marine — World War II-era, Korea Veteran — Valencia Resident
Veteran Juan Rivera Ortiz displays his hats for service in the Merchant Marines during WW2 and the Korean War. Dan Watson/The Signal

Juan Ortiz — U.S. Merchant Marine — World War II-era, Korea Veteran — Valencia Resident

Juan Ortiz’s father told him a phrase before he sent his son off as a young teenager to take on New York City. It was a phrase he would take…

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Read more about the article Truck hauling furniture catches fire, triggers small oil spill
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Truck hauling furniture catches fire, triggers small oil spill

A furniture-hauling truck caught fire as it made its way through the Grapevine on Friday morning, spilling about 10 gallons of engine oil and prompting a response by firefighters specially…

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