Monthly Archives: January 2020
Read more about the article Something old, something new, something gold and something blue: COC hosts alumni softball game
College of the Canyons alumni softball team player Ruby Herrera, left, waits for the ball as COC softball baserunner Rebecca Rodarte (21) slides into second base during the COC Alumni Softball Game held at COC on Saturday, January 18, 20. Dan Watson/The Signal

Something old, something new, something gold and something blue: COC hosts alumni softball game

College of the Canyons softball hosted its second-ever alumni game on Saturday at Whitten Field on the College of the Canyons campus. The current COC softball team played a five-inning…

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Read more about the article Trinity girls hoops extends win streak against Lancaster Baptist
20200123 - Trinity's Katie Brown (#23) shoots against Lancaster Baptist. Trinity beat Lancaster Baptist 58-24. Photo courtesy Wally Caddow.

Trinity girls hoops extends win streak against Lancaster Baptist

Trinity Classical Academy girls basketball extended its win streak to 11 on Thursday night after it beat Lancaster Baptist 59-24 at Rio Norte Junior High. The Knights held the Eagles…

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Read more about the article Wildcats boys soccer shuts out Canyon to capture first league win
West Ranch's Elijah Beaubien (9) and Chris Amaya (13) of Canyon fight for the ball at Canyon on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wildcats boys soccer shuts out Canyon to capture first league win

Heading into Thursday’s Foothill League boys soccer game at Canyon High School, West Ranch found itself searching for that elusive first league win, while Canyon was trying to stay in…

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Read more about the article KB Home announces opening of two communities in Vista Canyon
Chris Hopkins, left, Glen Longarini, (right) KB Home's Vista Canyon development is set to open to the public on Jan. 25th offering several different home models with extensive customization options. January 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

KB Home announces opening of two communities in Vista Canyon

KB Home has announced the opening of Bluma and Auburn, two new home communities situated in Vista Canyon. “Over my career, I've watched the community grow quite a bit,” said…

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Read more about the article Robert Hotton — U.S. Navy — Saugus resident
Robert Hotton discussing his time in the US Navy as a radar technician on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Gilbert Bernal/The Signal

Robert Hotton — U.S. Navy — Saugus resident

On each of his four daughters’ birthdays, Robert Hotton would take them on a date, wherever they wanted to go. “I took my jobs very seriously, and so it required…

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Read more about the article Mental health, housing for seniors among top local needs, city survey shows
Santa Clarita City Hall is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. File photo

Mental health, housing for seniors among top local needs, city survey shows

Residents believe mental health and homeless services, housing for seniors and affordable housing are among the most needed in Santa Clarita, according to the results of a recent city survey. …

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Read more about the article Smith focuses on ‘robust’ federal campaign, addresses leftover Assembly funds
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Smith focuses on ‘robust’ federal campaign, addresses leftover Assembly funds

With the 2020 election only months away, Assemblywoman Christy Smith hit the ground running this new year as she wraps up her state Legislature campaign and shifts gears to run…

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Read more about the article Manslaughter suspect spends week in court
Law enforcement personnel examine a vehicle involved in a fiery crash on Interstate 5 that killed six people. Photo courtesy of Rick McClure

Manslaughter suspect spends week in court

A man accused of six counts of manslaughter spent the past week in a courtroom, with Friday being the final day he’ll stand in front of a jury for the…

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Read more about the article Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant: ‘Best is yet to come’
Miranda Cunha, a former contestant on America's Got Talent, is a longtime Santa Clarita resident who enjoys spending afternoons performing at the SCV Senior Center. January 22, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant: ‘Best is yet to come’

According to Santa Clarita resident Miranda Cunha, fame runs in her blood. From an early age, Cunha has been drawn to the spotlight.  After a memorable audition on “America’s Got…

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Read more about the article Castaic Food Pantry seeks donations
After two and a half weeks of being opened, the Help the Children Food Pantry in Castaic is seeking donations from the community to help those in need. Courtesy of Diane Davis.

Castaic Food Pantry seeks donations

The Help the Children Food Pantry off Castaic Road is seeking donations from the community to help fill empty aisles in their warehouse to feed local families.  “I don’t think…

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Read more about the article Hart District superintendent moves up retirement date
Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht in front of the William S. Hart Union School District Office in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal

Hart District superintendent moves up retirement date

Having previously announced her plan to retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year, Vicki Engbrecht has moved up her retirement date as superintendent of the William S. Hart…

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Read more about the article CHP investigating fatal crash on Highway 14
CHP officers investigate a fatal crash Thursday morning. Photo by Rick McClure

CHP investigating fatal crash on Highway 14

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash that took place early Thursday on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Sierra Highway. The driver, Santiago Cabezas Jr.,…

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