Read more about the article Former public defender announces L.A. district attorney candidacy
Rachel Rossi enters race to become Los Angeles County district attorney. Courtesy photo

Former public defender announces L.A. district attorney candidacy

Former public defender Rachel Rossi announced Tuesday she is entering the race to become the next Los Angeles County district attorney, promising to bring a “new vision for (Los Angeles)”…

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Read more about the article Elks Lodge collects toys for veterans’ children
Deana Pinciotta, Vice President Elks Riders Lodge 2379 stacks toys donated for the Toy Run for Veterans Children held at the Elks Lodge in Canyon Country on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Elks Lodge collects toys for veterans’ children

While veterans were the focus on Monday, they’re not the only people in a military family who make sacrifices. With that in mind, members of the Elks Lodge No. 2379…

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Read more about the article Algae threat removed for Pyramid Lake, Castaic Lake
Boating is a common recreational activity at Pyramid Lake in Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken July 31, 2019. Florence Low / California Department of Water Resources, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Algae threat removed for Pyramid Lake, Castaic Lake

State water officials lifted a caution advisory Friday about the threat of algae for both Pyramid Lake and Castaic Lake. The caution had been in place at both lakes since…

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Read more about the article COC football alumnus Domata Peko signs with Ravens
Baltimore Ravens player Domata Peko, a COC alumnus, speaks about his experience at College of the Canyons at the 2017 Hall of Fame ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

COC football alumnus Domata Peko signs with Ravens

College of the Canyons alumnus and 14-year NFL veteran defensive lineman Domata Peko signed a $1 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. Peko spent his first 11 years…

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Read more about the article West Ranch track’s Solomon Strader commits to Miami
Solomon Strader runs the track at West Ranch High School on Friday, June 28, 2019. Lorena Mejia/The Signal

West Ranch track’s Solomon Strader commits to Miami

The Foothill League’s fastest boys 200-meter and 400-meter sprinter, Solomon Strader, committed to running track and field for the University of Miami on Monday. https://twitter.com/SolomonStrader/status/1194078683348094976 “It feels really good. It’s…

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Read more about the article Long-time Search & Rescue Team member remembered
Emile "Knute" Pourroy rappelling during one of the Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team's training sessions. Courtesy

Long-time Search & Rescue Team member remembered

Emile "Knute" Pourroy, a former member of the Santa Clarita Valley Search & Rescue Team, died Oct. 27 at the age of 61 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer.…

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Read more about the article Robotics teams compete in FIRST LEGO League qualifiers
Team Technical Difficulties from Valencia anticipates the judges ruling during the First Lego League tournament hosted by Project 691 Robotics from West Ranch High School in the schools gym, Nov. 10, 2019. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Robotics teams compete in FIRST LEGO League qualifiers

The heat was on as 27 teams came together for the 2019 FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament at West Ranch High School Sunday. The competition is part of For Inspiration…

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