TMU Insider: Men’s hoops team primed for conference tourney, women’s team focused on postseason

Coach Dan Waldeck was clear when he spoke about what kind of impact Saturday’s loss in the title game of the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament would have on his…

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Read more about the article Bicyclist struck and killed described as homeless
A "Ghost Bike" sits on the side of Railroad Avenue near where a cyclist was killed Sunday night as a reminder to motorists to share the road. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Bicyclist struck and killed described as homeless

Investigators with the county coroner have identified the 62-year-old woman struck and killed on her bicycle Friday as Teresa Mae Angeli. Angeli was described as homeless by officials with the…

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Read more about the article Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a knife at the Westfield Valencia Towncenter Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Butter knife sparks full and committed response by deputies

Sheriff’s deputies converged on a Valencia intersection in more than half a dozen patrol cars Tuesday, responding to a witness report of an attempted assault by a man armed with…

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Read more about the article One burglary suspect detained, another sought, in Saugus
Deputies hold a debriefing at the intersection of Nicholas Circle and Tamara Place following a search for a burlgary suspect in the area. Austin Dave/The Signal

One burglary suspect detained, another sought, in Saugus

One person was detained and another still being sought following a two-hour search for suspected burglars in a Saugus neighborhood Wednesday morning. Shortly after 9:15 a.m., deputies with the Santa…

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Read more about the article Saugus board honors school teachers, district staff during board meeting
During Tuesday night's SUSD board meeting, Michelle Hill, president of the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 112, recognized Tony DiTomasso, a district grounds supervisor for the last 40 years, March 6, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Saugus board honors school teachers, district staff during board meeting

In spite of the rainy weather, dozens of family members and colleagues came out to support those who were being honored by the Saugus Union School District governing board during…

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Read more about the article CalArts celebrates Tim Disney award winners
Acclaimed writer Colum McCann is the recipient of the 2019 Tim Disney Prize for Excellence in Storytelling. Credit: Cassandra Madeline.

CalArts celebrates Tim Disney award winners

California Institute of the Arts has awarded acclaimed writer Colum McCann a 2019 Tim Disney Prize for Excellence in the Storytelling Arts. The Tim Disney award is given annually to…

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Read more about the article County to pay $4.6 million to family of man shot by deputy in Castaic
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputy stands guard outside of a patrol car as homicide detectives process the scene of a deputy-involved shooting in Castaic in August 2016. Austin Dave/The Signal

County to pay $4.6 million to family of man shot by deputy in Castaic

County supervisors authorized a $4.6 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Bill Bowers, who was shot and killed by a local sheriff’s deputy in…

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Read more about the article Short-term classes still available at College of the Canyons
New and returning College of the Canyons students can benefit from the wide range of classes that will be offered in subjects such as geology, history, health sciences, math, political science, sociology, psychology, English, business, economics, photography, welding, and water technology.

Short-term classes still available at College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons has more than 100 classes still open to students and local residents who are looking to enroll in COC’s spring 2019 semester. Available sections include short-term…

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Read more about the article Bridgeport Elementary PTA enlists CalArts’ help to implement arts curriculum
Second and third grade students from Newhall Elementary School looked at their completed artwork on display at California Institute of the Arts this week as part of a completed fall session of the school’s Community Arts Partnership (CAP). Courtesy of Jane D'Anna

Bridgeport Elementary PTA enlists CalArts’ help to implement arts curriculum

With an increasing number of schools beginning to focus more heavily on arts programs and education, the Parent Teacher Association at one local elementary school decided to enlist the assistance…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita’s first inclusive play area receives green light
A concept design of what the park would probably look like shows features like shade structures and ramps for children on wheelchairs. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita’s first inclusive play area receives green light

About 54 million people in the U.S. have a disability that impacts major life activities, including having fun at playgrounds. Most playgrounds aren’t built to accommodate kids with special needs,…

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Read more about the article Volunteers enjoy stints at Santa Clarita Grocery
A Santa Clarita Grocery volunteer sorts through broccoli for shoppers on a recent Saturday. “It is great work,” one volunteer said.

Volunteers enjoy stints at Santa Clarita Grocery

By Penni Perrault Volunteer Why is it so much fun volunteering at Santa Clarita Grocery, a local nonprofit that supports local citizens in need of groceries? This question was asked…

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Read more about the article Bob Kellar: Supporting hometown heroes in the SCV
Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar, left, discusses the Hometown Heroes Military Banner program with U.S. Marine Sergeant David Gonzalez after the press conference held at at City hall to officially kick off the the program in March. A sample of the banner hangs behind Gonzalez. Dan Watson/Signal

Bob Kellar: Supporting hometown heroes in the SCV

The city of Santa Clarita has long been known as a community that puts its full support behind the men and women of the armed forces, who serve our country…

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Read more about the article Best-selling author visits Santa Clarita
New York Times best-selling author Lisa See, right, visits Santa Clarita to speak at an One Story One City author event Saturday hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library.

Best-selling author visits Santa Clarita

In front of an audience filled with her literary fans, New York Times best-selling author Lisa See spoke at an event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library on Saturday.…

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Read more about the article Residents encouraged to make Santa Clarita greener
Santa Clarita Metrolink Station has a new electric vehicle charging facility, the eighth installation by the city. Mayor Marsha McLean (middle) introduces the new addition at a ribbon cutting recently. Tammy Murga/The Signal

Residents encouraged to make Santa Clarita greener

With the spring season right around the corner, the city of Santa Clarita is encouraging residents to get involved in efforts to make the area greener. Members of the community…

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Read more about the article New York Times bestselling author visits Santa Clarita
New York Times bestselling author Lisa See visits Santa Clarita to speak at an author event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library, March 2, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal

New York Times bestselling author visits Santa Clarita

In front of an audience filled with her literary fans, New York Times best selling author Lisa See spoke at an event hosted by the Santa Clarita Public Library Saturday.…

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