Read more about the article ‘The Advocates’ screening sparks homelessness discussion among residents
A pannel of experts discuss homelessness following a screening of the documentary "The Advocates" at the Centre in Canyon Country Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

‘The Advocates’ screening sparks homelessness discussion among residents

About 600,000 Los Angeles County residents are spending 90% or more of their income on housing, according to a 2018 report by the nonprofit Economic Roundtable.  “One earthquake, one hiccup…

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Read more about the article COC to host county’s new voting system mock election Saturday
Mock elections for Voting Solutions for All People scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at 50 locations across the county, including College of the Canyons. Courtesy of the county of Los Angeles

COC to host county’s new voting system mock election Saturday

Los Angeles County’s first public showcase of the new voting experience is scheduled for Saturday with a mock election set to take place at College of the Canyons.  The L.A.…

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Read more about the article Local COBRA detectives return from Kansas City with drive-by shooting suspect
Det. Dan Finn emerges from a plane in Burbank Wednesday with drive-by shooting suspect. courtesy photo, SCV Sheriff Station

Local COBRA detectives return from Kansas City with drive-by shooting suspect

Local sheriff’s detectives capped four years of dogged investigation Wednesday when Detective Dan Finn stepped off a plane in Burbank Wednesday night with a drive-by shooting suspect on the run…

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Read more about the article CalArts to host production of ‘Finding Wonder’
Producer Lisha Yakub and Production Designer David Asling discuss the possibilities for the family event they are planning entitled Finding Wonder as they tour the Tournament Valley Site location at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

CalArts to host production of ‘Finding Wonder’

By Raychel Stewart Families can follow famous fairytale characters as they engage in an adventure-play at California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita on Oct. 5-6.  “Finding Wonder” is…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo doctors tout progress in breast cancer surgery
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Henry Mayo doctors tout progress in breast cancer surgery

By Raychel Stewart In a move that could reduce the number of surgeries, and the anxiety that comes with such procedures, a pair of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital doctors led…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo staff raises over $1M in donations
Henry Mayo's Marlee Lauffer, vice president of communications for the hospital, speaks at an event recognizing more than $1,100,000 raised by employees at Canyon Santa Clarita on Wednesday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Henry Mayo staff raises over $1M in donations

By Raychel Stewart Employees at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital were recognized during a celebration at the Canyon Santa Clarita on Wednesday evening, after raising more than $1 million in donations…

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Read more about the article Child and Family Center to host 16th annual Kid Expo
Families from across Santa Clarita visited Golden Valley High School's gym for the 15th annual Kids Expo, which benefits the Child and Family Center. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Child and Family Center to host 16th annual Kid Expo

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal  Santa Clarita Valley residents and their children can enjoy a fun family day out, learn about resources in the SCV and shop for a…

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Read more about the article 3 Newhall School District schools awarded National Blue Ribbon
Photo courtesy of the Newhall School District.

3 Newhall School District schools awarded National Blue Ribbon

Of the 30 schools that won a 2019 National Blue Ribbon Award in the state of California, three of them are in the Newhall School District. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary…

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Read more about the article Wildcats to host band competition Oct. 19
The Kennedy Highschool band director gathers his band members to asses their performance at the 2017 Wildcat Classic marching band competition in Valencia, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Wildcats to host band competition Oct. 19

By Kaitlyn Nickerson For The Signal Marching bands from all over Southern California are expected to gather at Valencia High School for West Ranch High School’s 11th annual Wildcat Classic…

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Read more about the article Saugus brush fire snuffed out quickly
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus brush fire snuffed out quickly

Swift response from firefighters snuffed out a brush fire in Saugus Thursday morning. The fire was described by Los Angeles County Fire Department officials as a spot fire that burned…

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Read more about the article Chase Eisenberg integral member of West Ranch’s girls tennis team
West Ranch senior Chase Eisenberg returns a volley in a nonleague match against Arcadia at West Ranch High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Chase Eisenberg integral member of West Ranch’s girls tennis team

When playing on the same high school team with one of the best girls tennis players in the state, let alone the country, you can sometimes get lost in the…

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Read more about the article Knights’ girls cross-country team wins Heritage League meet No. 2; boys earn fourth
Trinity boys cross-country runner Chase Critser leads a pack of runners at the Coastal Invitational at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Park on Wednesday. Diego Marquez/The Signal

Knights’ girls cross-country team wins Heritage League meet No. 2; boys earn fourth

The Trinity girls cross-country team finished third overall to pick up its second Heritage League win in as many meets, while the boys team placed eighth overall and fourth in…

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Read more about the article City Council hears from opposition to Sand Canyon resort plans
Courtesy image This rendering depicts a planned two-story, 100-room resort hotel with a wellness center, spa and fitness center on the first floor, and yoga and meditation deck upstairs.

City Council hears from opposition to Sand Canyon resort plans

Sand Canyon residents urged Santa Clarita City Council to offer solutions Tuesday, or put an end to possible land rezoning of a proposed 77-acre resort and spa that opponents say…

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Read more about the article Bruce Fortine named 2020 recipient of COC’s Silver Spur award
Signal File Photo: Bruce Fortine at Robinsosn Ranch. Dan Watson/the Signal

Bruce Fortine named 2020 recipient of COC’s Silver Spur award

After five decades of service and working with the institution since its inception, College of the Canyons’ Foundation is honoring Bruce Fortine with its highest community service award, the Silver…

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