Monthly Archives: September 2019
Read more about the article College of the Canyons holds 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration
Hundreds of College of the Canyons alumni, students and facalty head to the middle of the football field for a photo during the COC 50th Anniversary celebration at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

College of the Canyons holds 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

Under the Cougar Stadium lights, College of the Canyons invited faculty, staff and students to the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration Saturday night. During the event, which took place as the…

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Read more about the article Canyons football overpowers Cerritos in second half
College of the Canyons' Alonzell Henderson (2) gets blocks from teammates Trevon Elliott (9) and Azad Markosian (57) as Henderson runs for 87 yards and a touchdown in the second quarter against Cerritos College at COC on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyons football overpowers Cerritos in second half

The festivities started early at Cougar Stadium on Saturday, as College of the Canyons hosted its 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration. Spectators enjoyed music, food vendors, giveaways and more before the…

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Read more about the article Fall’s top tickets here and over the hill
Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Fall’s top tickets here and over the hill

Summer fun is in the record books and new entertainment options, in the Santa Clarita Valley and “over the hill,” are on the horizon this fall. Here are a few can’t miss events!

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Read more about the article Mother Nature inspires ‘new neutral’ home design trends
Mother Nature inspires 'new neutral' home design trends

Mother Nature inspires ‘new neutral’ home design trends

Many interior designers gravitate toward grays or whites as a starting point when building a home's look and feel, but a new trend is emerging. Homeowners are getting back to basics and finding ways to bring the outdoors in by using neutral earth tones as their blank slate.

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Read more about the article The Great Eight California Bike Trails
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The Great Eight California Bike Trails

The Santa Clarita Valley has great places to ride for bicycle enthusiasts. The city offers more than 100 miles of picturesque trails and paseos designed for bicycle use. However, if you’re ready for a little getaway and want to take your bike, the entire state of California also offers great bike trails paired with incredible natural wonders and unforgettable landscapes.

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Read more about the article Michele makes… Apple Desserts
Michele makes… Apple Desserts

Michele makes… Apple Desserts

I’ve always loved tarts, crisps and turnovers. No one ever said “an apple a day” couldn’t include dessert. However, I’ve never been fond of baking pies. My high school home economics class left me with severe “pie crust” anxiety after my team made the worst lemon meringue pie in school history.

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Read more about the article Donna’s Day: Make Colorful Crayon Leaf Rubbings
Make Colorful Crayon Leaf Rubbings

Donna’s Day: Make Colorful Crayon Leaf Rubbings

You can celebrate the season and create new traditions right at your closest park or in your neighborhood, too. If the fall air beckons your family to get outside for a bike ride or a weekend walk, go for it. Observe the changing images around you, including the colorful leaves drifting and swirling in the breeze.

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Read more about the article Cool weather, cool looks: Tips and tricks for styling top accessory trends
Show off a subter style with larger or elongated earrings.

Cool weather, cool looks: Tips and tricks for styling top accessory trends

Cooler temperatures mean it's time to change up your wardrobe. While cozy attire, like a great pair of jeans and a favorite sweater, will always be in style, you can keep any outfit on trend by using accessories strategically.

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Read more about the article Enjoy Fall Activities at the Santa Clarita Public Library
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Enjoy Fall Activities at the Santa Clarita Public Library

The Santa Clarita Public Library had a busy summer filled with engaging programs and exciting events, including the annual Summer Reading Program which had over 2,500 participants! Now that the long, hot days of summer have faded behind us, it is time to welcome fall.

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Read more about the article Celebrities, animals celebrate Gentle Barn’s 20th anniversary
The Gentle Barn co-founder Ellie Laks and Whitney Cummings, left to right, with the pigs at the Gentle Barn's 20th Anniversary Celebration on September 28, 2019. Courtesy of Michael Kovac

Celebrities, animals celebrate Gentle Barn’s 20th anniversary

The Gentle Barn celebrated 20 years of rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to animals and children under the stars on Saturday. Gentle Barn founders, Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner, wanted…

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Read more about the article County experiments with new voting system during mock election
Kyle Write read the prompts while using the headphones in the electronic booths during a mock election held at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

County experiments with new voting system during mock election

Replacing the status quo and procedure for the first time in decades, county officials introduced Santa Clarita to Los Angeles County’s new electronic voting system Saturday. Punching out chads are…

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Read more about the article Fourth annual Gran Fondo returns to Santa Clarita
Avery Boyle and his aunt Desiree Johnson participants in the 2019 Gran Fondo's Family Race. Avery was promised $20 by his aunt for completing the 20 mile loop. September 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Fourth annual Gran Fondo returns to Santa Clarita

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista  Rainy conditions didn’t stop local residents from participating in the fourth annual Gran Fondo event on Saturday. The event took place at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex…

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