Yearly Archives: 2019
Read more about the article Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students
(left to right) Sal Frias Golden Valley High School Principal, April Rego Paws Center coordinator, State Sen. Scott Wilk, Cindy Takamoto WM. S. Hart School District Social Worker, Cherise Moore WM. S. Hart School District Board Member, and, Mike Kuhlman WM. S. Hart School District Assistant Superintendent Educational Services, at Golden Valley High School's PAWS Center. Gilbert Bernal\The Signal

Golden Valley High’s PAWS Center inspires Wilk to help local students

A visit to Golden Valley High School’s PAWS Center Wednesday brought State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, memories of how a childhood trip to the State Capitol paved the way…

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Read more about the article City Council takes closer look at new voting system
Voters line up outside at a Hasley Canyon Village polling place in Castaic in 2012. Signal File Photo

City Council takes closer look at new voting system

Santa Clarita and the rest of Los Angeles County will trade an aging voting system for a completely new and digital approach by the 2020 primary election. The Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article COC informs community during Suicide Prevention Month
Tracy Smith ties a ribbon on the "tree of recovery" fxor her son during the Voices of Recovery panel discussion held at the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center in Valencia on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC informs community during Suicide Prevention Month

College of the Canyons kicked off Suicide Prevention Month on Wednesday with two discussion panels touching on the topics of sexual trauma and substance abuse. The panels were held in…

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Read more about the article Valencia resident competes in ‘Opening Act’
Valencia resident and singer John Joseph is competing in Radio.com’s “Opening Act” competition. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia resident competes in ‘Opening Act’

John Joseph was having a diva meltdown before he went on stage to sing “Lion King” during his second-grade talent show. “Where’s my tail? Where’s my mane?” he asked, as…

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Read more about the article Saugus student diagnosed with whooping cough, school parents notified
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Saugus student diagnosed with whooping cough, school parents notified

A Saugus High School student has been diagnosed with whooping cough, according to a letter distributed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. In a letter sent Tuesday,…

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Read more about the article Thousands attend annual Hart District College and Career Fair
College of the Canyons representative Eva Alonzo-Ayon, right, hands out information on attending COC to Cristina (cq) Padron, left, and Jacon Zepeda, 16, during the annual College and Career Fair held at West Ranch High School on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Dan Watson/The Signal

Thousands attend annual Hart District College and Career Fair

Banners and mascots of every color and creed decorated the walls of West Ranch High School during the William S. Hart Union High School District’s annual College and Career Fair…

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Read more about the article Hart school board set to talk wellness, teachers and Hart High
The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart school board set to talk wellness, teachers and Hart High

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board is set Wednesday to recognize school site teachers of the year, discuss ongoing construction at Hart High School and receive…

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Read more about the article Boys gather, deliver donations in remembrance of 9/11
Photo courtesy of Kelly Unger Jacob Welch, left, and Caden Unger are ready to deliver some of the donations they gathered to the Los Angeles County Fire Station 128 in Santa Clarita.

Boys gather, deliver donations in remembrance of 9/11

In remembrance of 9/11, Jacob Welch and Caden Unger decided to collect donations from D.W. Cookie Company, Donut Inn and Tamale Express and distribute them to local first responders to…

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Read more about the article Supervisors seek to overturn homeless ruling
Signal file photo Every three months, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conduct a sweep of homeless camps in the Santa Clara River wash. Under the ruling for Martin v. City of Boise, such sweeps would not be allowed.

Supervisors seek to overturn homeless ruling

After three hours of heated debate, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 supporting a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn to add the county to…

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Read more about the article Remembering 9/11, showing appreciation
Jacob Welch, left, and Caden Unger, right, outside Fire Station 128 delivering their donations. Courtesy of Kelly Unger

Remembering 9/11, showing appreciation

In remembrance of 9/11, Jacob Welch and Caden Unger decided to collect donations from D.W. Cookie Company, Donut Inn and Tamale Express and distribute them to local first responders to…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Ashley Song claims second medalist of the season, Cats edge Vikes
Ashley Song of Valencia tees off at Elkins Ranch last season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia’s Ashley Song claims second medalist of the season, Cats edge Vikes

After the third Foothill League girls golf meet of the season, Valencia golfer Ashley Song feels like she’s finally getting into a groove. “I think it does take a couple…

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Read more about the article Slow down SCV: message to drivers from parents whose kids died in traffic collisions
Hundreds participate in the Walk of Remembrance at Central Park Tuesday night honoring the youth lost in traffic-related incidents.

Slow down SCV: message to drivers from parents whose kids died in traffic collisions

Santa Clarita drivers: Slow down. That’s the message resident Alice Renolds, a mother who lost her two teenagers nearly 20 years ago in a high-speed car crash, told about 200…

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Read more about the article Valencia girls volleyball welcomes new coach with win over Canyon
Canyon's Daniela Cabrera goes for a kill in a game against Valencia at Canyon High School on Tuesday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Valencia girls volleyball welcomes new coach with win over Canyon

Valencia girls volleyball picked up its second straight win of the Foothill League season with its second coach of the Foothill League season on Tuesday. The Vikings swept Canyon at…

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