Read more about the article COC recommends vaccination in preparing for fall semester
FILE PHOTO A line forms outside the Student Center during the College of the Canyons Welcome Day event at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on a Friday in 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC recommends vaccination in preparing for fall semester

College of the Canyons is not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff for the fall semester, Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer, told The Signal on Friday.  “The college is not requiring vaccinations…

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Read more about the article City hosts mulch giveaway
Arts & Events Coordinator Joel Beck asks a drive to open the trunk as cars line up during the Earth Arbor Day free mulch event held in the parking lot of the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 042421. Dan Watson/The Signal

City hosts mulch giveaway

Santa Clarita officials hosted a mulch giveaway event Saturday in a parking lot next to the Santa Clarita Skate Park and Aquatic Center on Centre Pointe Parkway.   Joel Beck, Casey Miller and…

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Read more about the article How health care clinics answered the call
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center CEO Philip Soloman, left, stands beside CMO Dr. Samuel Dixon III and other office staff in their Newhall office. April 19, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

How health care clinics answered the call

While the pandemic shuttered countless businesses, others in the health care industry saw an influx. As hospitals faced an unprecedented surge, most urgent care centers and health care clinics across…

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Read more about the article Sports: This week in photos
Dylan Votaw (10) Canyon High defender looks on as Jorge Mora (23) of Golden Valley High sets a shot at Canyon on Thursday, 042221. Dan Watson/The Signal

Sports: This week in photos

Gallery: Photos from various prep sports events of the past week. Hart High's Gabe Valle (1), left, and Valencia High's Eduardo Ibarrola (32) fight for the ball at Hart High…

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Read more about the article Prep Sports Roundup: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis
Canyon High defenders Matt Heyne (33), left, and Miles Davis (3) look on as Valencia High's Favour Princewill (25) goes in for a layup at Canyon High School on Friday, 042321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Prep Sports Roundup: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis

A recap of recent sports results. Got results and summaries? Email them to [email protected]  The following summaries were provided by team coaches and/or representatives for recent Santa Clarita Valley prep sports action. The…

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Read more about the article Phyllis A. McKenna | The Smear Tactic Is Nothing New for Democrats
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Phyllis A. McKenna | The Smear Tactic Is Nothing New for Democrats

Smears and character assassinations have been priority techniques of the Democrats used to destroy the reputations of their conservative Republican opponents.  This began with Barry Goldwater when he ran against…

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Read more about the article Castaic Middle School recognized for academic excellence
Parents drop students off early morning at Castaic Middle School. Gilbert Bernal / The Signal

Castaic Middle School recognized for academic excellence

Castaic Middle School was recognized as a 2021 “school to watch” by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform for the sixth consecutive time since 2006.  The “school to watch” recognition comes to schools that use forward thinking and achieve academic success in four…

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Read more about the article SCV Water in ‘good position’ with drought conditions approaching
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency

SCV Water in ‘good position’ with drought conditions approaching

As California experiences exceptionally dry conditions for a third consecutive year, Santa Clarita Valley Water said the SCV is prepared for a potential drought.  “(SCV Water) and this community on the whole has done a really exceptional job of preparing itself…

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Read more about the article FDA lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, county is ready to administer
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FDA lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, county is ready to administer

The Food and Drug Administration approved a restart on use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Friday after a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee recommendation.  The FDA authorized resumption of the vaccine after concerns of…

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Read more about the article Council to consider seismic updates for Heritage Junction
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Dan Watson/The Signal

Council to consider seismic updates for Heritage Junction

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider a request by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society on Tuesday to provide $125,000 toward seismic retrofitting for four historic buildings in Heritage Junction Historical Park in Newhall.  Alan…

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Read more about the article Wilk’s bill extends pilot program providing smartphones to foster youth
Sen. Scott Wilk

Wilk’s bill extends pilot program providing smartphones to foster youth

Senate Bill 546, authored by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is slated to appear on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s docket after clearing the Senate Human Services Committee with unanimous support Tuesday.  The bill would provide “LifeLine” phones to foster…

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Read more about the article Cowboys volleyball gets first win of season, tops Golden Valley in four sets
Dylan Votaw (10) of Canyon High puts a shot over the net against Golden Valley High defenders at Canyon on Thursday, 042221. Dan Watson/The Signal

Cowboys volleyball gets first win of season, tops Golden Valley in four sets

By Jonathan AndradeFor The Signal  Canyon High’s boys volleyball team picked up its first victory of the season Thursday night, defeating winless Golden Valley in four sets (25-21, 25-19, 22-25, 25-20).  “We’ve been…

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Read more about the article School Day Café will continue to distribute meals despite return to classroom
Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (School Day Café) volunteers providing free nutritious meals to kids across the SCV. Courtesy

School Day Café will continue to distribute meals despite return to classroom

School Day Café officials announced they will continue to offer meals for students who remain in distance-learning curriculums and expand their meal programs during summer break.  Formerly known as the Santa Clarita Valley School…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of having nearly 20 pounds of cocaine
The alleged cocaine found by deputies on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Man arrested on suspicion of having nearly 20 pounds of cocaine

Approximately 9 kilograms of cocaine were reportedly found during an early-morning law enforcement operation in Newhall on Wednesday, according to officials.   In addition to arresting the 42-year-old man on suspicion of possession, deputies…

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