Read more about the article Recognizing a passion for helping others
Larry Schallert, Assistant Director of the Student Health & Wellness/ Mental Health Center displays his 2019 Social Worker of the Year award at his desk at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Friday, November 08, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Recognizing a passion for helping others

Whether it’s making sure college students have an attentive ear or raising awareness of community resources so people feel comfortable reaching out, Larry Schallert has made a career out of…

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Read more about the article Prep football notebook: Wildcats pull through, Indians hopeful for future
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Prep football notebook: Wildcats pull through, Indians hopeful for future

West Ranch football’s comeback on Friday night was dramatic in more ways than one. It was dramatic in terms of the score, which Woodrow Wilson of Long Beach had the…

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Read more about the article COC set to host 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Hundreds of attendees leave the starting line of the Turkey Trot 5K held at College of the Canyons on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC set to host 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

Before putting on the calories, runners hope to burn some off during the 11th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at College of the Canyons. Held a few hours before people…

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Read more about the article Canyons football shuts down Bakersfield to advance to regional playoffs
College of the Canyons freshman wide receiver Trevon Elliott (9) breaks free from a Ventura receiver on his way to the end zone on what turned out to be an 88-yard touchdown catch. Photo courtesy Jesse Munoz/COC Athletics

Canyons football shuts down Bakersfield to advance to regional playoffs

The College of the Canyons football team returns to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Southern Regional playoffs for the second consecutive year after defeating Bakersfield 24-7 at home…

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Read more about the article Therapists, law enforcement welcome Hart District students back to school
Canyon High School students exit campus after their first day back following the Saugus shooting on Thursday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Therapists, law enforcement welcome Hart District students back to school

While Saugus High School remained closed Monday after a fatal shooting on campus late last week, students at other district schools returned to class, with some expressing comfort from teachers…

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Read more about the article Angela Underwood Jacobs exits 25th Congressional District race
Angela Underwood-Jacobs, a city councilwoman and community banker, announced the launch of her campaign Tuesday.

Angela Underwood Jacobs exits 25th Congressional District race

Lancaster City Councilwoman Angela Underwood Jacobs announced Monday she was ending her campaign to fill the 25th Congressional District seat in 2020.  Her eight-month candidacy ended after learning that former…

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Read more about the article COC golf has ‘double celebration’ after winning second straight state title
The College of the Canyons women's golf team won its second consecutive CCCAA state title in Morro Bay on Monday. Photo courtesy Jesse Munoz/COC Athletics

COC golf has ‘double celebration’ after winning second straight state title

The College of the Canyons women’s golf team won its second consecutive CCCAA State Championships at Morro Bay Golf Course on Monday, but the season-long grind to win the title…

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Read more about the article Former firefighter to offer information on CPR instruction
Patrick Emmerson, right, demonstrates how to apply two types of tournekits on Jeff Stabile from a bleed control first aid kit at the Superior Life Support Inc. booth which was part of the Summer SAFE Fair held at Oaktree Gun Club in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Former firefighter to offer information on CPR instruction

By Kaityn Nickerson For The Signal Superior Life Support Inc., a certified CPR training center, is scheduled Nov. 23 to host a free lunch, provided by the Habit Burger Truck,…

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Read more about the article CHP officers investigating fatal Stevenson Ranch crash
Good Samaritans at the scene sprung into action to try to help the two young victims. Firefighters transported two patients. Gilbert Bernal

CHP officers investigating fatal Stevenson Ranch crash

Correction: Due to a source error, The Signal incorrectly reported the woman fled the scene of the crash. By Gilbert Bernal and Perry Smith California Highway Patrol officers are investigating…

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Read more about the article Candlemaker raises over $18K for Saugus victims
The finished candles made in honor of the Saugus High School Shooting.

Candlemaker raises over $18K for Saugus victims

After seeing his former school splashed across various news networks following a shooting that took the lives of three people and injured three others, Tyler Coe decided he wanted to…

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Read more about the article Saugus High shooting: Community comes together for vigil
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

Saugus High shooting: Community comes together for vigil

Thousands gathered in Central Park Sunday night to remember the lives lost at the Saugus High School shooting, and reuniting in their grief, they shared a message. “We will be…

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Read more about the article Community rallies to feed families in need for Thanksgiving
Student Volunteers from Golden Valley High School make Thanksgiving meal kits for Santa Clarita Valley families in need for the holidays, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Community rallies to feed families in need for Thanksgiving

Students, staff and community partners worked together to provide Thanksgiving meal kits to 500 Canyon Country families during the second annual Give-A-Turkey on Sunday. “We found a need in our…

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Read more about the article Traffic collision results in overturned vehicle
A two-vehicle traffic collision resulted in one overturned vehicle and snarled traffic at Bouquet Junction on Sunday afternoon. Courtesy of Ryan Mancini

Traffic collision results in overturned vehicle

A two-vehicle traffic collision resulted in one overturned vehicle and snarled traffic at Bouquet Junction on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a traffic…

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Read more about the article Saugus High shooting victim at home, recovering
14-year-old Andrew Gardetto, a private first class in the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines program. Courtesy

Saugus High shooting victim at home, recovering

The family of 14-year-old Andrew Gardetto, a victim of the Saugus High School shooting that left three dead and three others injured, reported the teen is at home recovering with…

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Read more about the article Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel escort students to waiting buses as they evacuate Saugus High School following a shooting that killed at least two Thursday morning. November 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Sheriff’s department investigates threats made against local schools

Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate all social media threats made against local schools following the shooting at Saugus High School on Thursday. These threats have…

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