Read more about the article Golden Valley Class of ‘21: ‘I don’t know if I would … change it at all’
Graduate Hermione Quintos waves to family in the stands after receiving her diploma during the Golden Valley High graduation ceremony at College of the Canyons on Thursday, 052721. Dan Watson/The signal

Golden Valley Class of ‘21: ‘I don’t know if I would … change it at all’

As their class speakers and principal noted, the Golden Valley High School Class of 2021 stood amongst one another for the first time in over a year and graduated together as a collective student…

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Read more about the article Wilk denounces Senate-approved bill setting bail at $0 for most crimes
State Sen. Scott Wilk (pictured) and other local legislators reconvened Monday for a second year of their two-year session in Sacramento. Courtesy of Scott Wilk

Wilk denounces Senate-approved bill setting bail at $0 for most crimes

California Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, voted against legislation that would set bail at $0 for most misdemeanors and felonies.   Senate Bill 262 passed with a three-quarters majority of the Senate despite Republicans’ objections. …

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Read more about the article Garcia bill to support military families gets Democratic co-sponsor
Congressman Mike Garcia (R-25) discusses some of his priorities while in office. March 22, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Garcia bill to support military families gets Democratic co-sponsor

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, recently became the first member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 2650, a bill introduced in April by Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita.  The proposed legislation would “give military spouses with valid professional licenses in…

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Read more about the article Stern, Senate Dems announce $1 billion wildfire-prevention package, legislation
Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, during a virtual news conference Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Stern, Senate Dems announce $1 billion wildfire-prevention package, legislation

A group of seven state senators announced Thursday their “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California,” which includes 11 pieces of legislation and a $1 billion budget package geared toward wildfire preparedness and prevention.  Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, who represents parts of Santa Clarita, joined fellow members…

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Read more about the article Cancer survivor completes 200-mile bike ride for cancer research
Jamie Alamillo and Team Together after Alamillo completed a 200-mile bike ride for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Courtesy

Cancer survivor completes 200-mile bike ride for cancer research

Local cancer survivor Jamie Alamillo completed a 200-mile bike ride over 36 hours to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last weekend, raising more than $204,000 for cancer research.  This was one…

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Read more about the article Bowman’s Class of ’21: ‘Everyone here has a story’
Bowman High graduate Angel Sanchez celebrates as his name is called during the Bowman High graduation held at College of the Canyons Valencia campus on Wednesday, 052621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bowman’s Class of ’21: ‘Everyone here has a story’

For the first time since 2019, William S. Hart Union High School District graduating classes gathered together on Wednesday, dressed in their celebratory caps and gowns, and walked the stage…

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Read more about the article Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV
The WWII eara aircraft of The Condor Squadron fly over the crowd gathered at the Veteran's Memorial Wall to honor U.S. Army, Vietnam combat veteran, William Reynolds at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newhall on Saturday, 020621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s almost time to honor the men and women who died serving the country.  Both Los Angeles County and city of Santa Clarita officials…

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Read more about the article K-9 unit assists CHP in 10-pound meth discovery
CHP K-9 Officer Nero stands next to the methamphetamine recovered from a vehicle Thursday morning. Photo courtesy of the CHP Newhall Office.

K-9 unit assists CHP in 10-pound meth discovery

A K-9 unit working with officers from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office helped in the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday.   The recovery stemmed from an early-morning patrol on the Interstate 5…

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Read more about the article More COC classes returning to campus this fall
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More COC classes returning to campus this fall

About 30% of the nearly 2,000 classes being offered at College of the Canyons this fall will be held in-person.  “That's as of right now,” said Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer, noting the college constantly reviews waitlists to…

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