Read more about the article Valencia marching band performs at Carnegie Hall, NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade
The Valencia High School Marching Band performs in New York City's St. Patrick Day Parade, March 17, 2019. Photo courtesy of Terry Collier.

Valencia marching band performs at Carnegie Hall, NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade

The Valencia High School Marching Band performed with over 40 of its members at Carnegie Hall and in the historic New York City 2019 St. Patrick’s Day parade this past…

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Read more about the article Women’s Conference to feature elected officials as keynote speakers
Attorney Jane McNamara leads a presentation on the legal journey with aging parents at the 2017 Women's Conference held at the College of the Canyon's Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on Saturday. Samie Gebers/The Signal

Women’s Conference to feature elected officials as keynote speakers

College of the Canyons is still selling tickets for the upcoming Women’s Conference, which will feature Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, and Assemblywoman Christy Smith as keynote speakers. The annual…

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Read more about the article TMU Insider: Women’s basketball caps historic season
Brooke Bailey (22) and the Mustangs wrapped up one of the most impressive seasons in program history over the weekend in Billings, Montana. Photo courtesy of Brie Campbell.

TMU Insider: Women’s basketball caps historic season

By Mason Nesbitt For The Signal Saturday’s loss in the NAIA Division 1 women’s basketball quarterfinals did little to rattle Anika Neuman’s perspective. “We’ve accomplished some great wins this season,…

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Read more about the article Congresswoman requests action on Cemex mine
Abandoned equipment stands at the Cemex site in Canyon Country. Dan Watson/The Signal

Congresswoman requests action on Cemex mine

Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, sent a letter Monday to the Interior Board of Land Appeals requesting immediate action to resolve the dispute between the city of Santa Clarita and…

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Read more about the article Bruce Fortine: A Signal subscriber’s story
Bruce Fortine with the board signed by well wishers from his 2016 retirement from College of the Canyons. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bruce Fortine: A Signal subscriber’s story

Bruce Fortine remembers driving around town and going to assignments as a teen in his 1931 Chevrolet. “And it got about 3 three miles to the gallon,” Fortine recalled, “but,…

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Read more about the article Rain prompts early mosquito season
Vector ecologist Gimena Ruedas sets a mosquito trap. COURTESY OF LEVY SUN, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

Rain prompts early mosquito season

Recent rainfall has provided relief to the drought-thirsty region of Southern California, but vector control officials say it has also created havens for disease-spreading mosquitoes in local yards. Greater Los…

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Read more about the article Smell prompts HazMat response to hospital building
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Smell prompts HazMat response to hospital building

Several members of an L.A. County hazardous materials crew were dispatched to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Tuesday at noon for “an unknown smell.” At 12:04 p.m., more than a…

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Read more about the article It’s official: drought over, Castaic near capacity
FILE PHOTO. Kayakers find themselves alone in the wild expanse of Castaic Lake on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

It’s official: drought over, Castaic near capacity

The drought is officially over, with water officials reporting reservoirs filling to capacity, including Castaic Lake and Lake Piru at 81 and 73 percent full, respectively. “Castaic Lake is 92…

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Read more about the article Canyons men’s swim places third in WSC meet No. 2
College of the Canyons sophomore Rowdy Feather placed send in the men’s 200-yard backstroke at a time of 2:02.84 during the Western State Conference (WSC) meet hosted by Canyons at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 16. Feather, who prepped at Canyon High School, also took second in the 400-yard IM (4:27.06), and was part of the 400-yard IM relay team that finished first (3:45.05). The Cougars’ men’s team placed third in the overall team standings. Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

Canyons men’s swim places third in WSC meet No. 2

The College of the Canyons swimming team hosted the Western State Conference Swim and Dive Meet No. 2 at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Saturday. The men’s team finished…

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Read more about the article Jury begins deliberating in vehicular manslaughter case
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Jury begins deliberating in vehicular manslaughter case

The fate of the commercial driver charged with six counts of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter is now in the hands of a jury. Lawyers wrapped up their arguments Friday in the…

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Read more about the article Two-day crackdown on ‘illegal campers’ nets six arrests, citations
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Crime Prevention Unit issued warnings ahead of conducting patrol checks that began Friday. Courtesy photo

Two-day crackdown on ‘illegal campers’ nets six arrests, citations

More than a half-dozen homeless people have been arrested, a few others issued citations, after a pair of operations aimed at removing “illegal campers.” On Friday, and then again on…

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Read more about the article Barger helps Bridge to Home extend operations
Bridge to Home Shelter opens ticket sales for Soup for the Soul, the premier fundraiser for the shelter will take place on Oct. 13. Signal File Photo.

Barger helps Bridge to Home extend operations

Despite the winter season coming to an end, Bridge to Home officials said they are extending operations into the summertime following gap funding provided by County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. The…

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