Monthly Archives: March 2023
Read more about the article <strong>Valencia one-hits Canyon, stays unbeaten in league </strong> 
Valencia outfielder Blair Rune (5) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a home run during a Foothill league match between Canyon and Valencia at Valencia High School on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Valencia won 6-0. Chris Torres/The Signal

Valencia one-hits Canyon, stays unbeaten in league  

Valencia Vikings softball displayed athleticism and dominance in the circle in Thursday’s home Foothill League win over the Canyon Cowboys.   Three Vikings pitchers combined for a one-hitter in the 6-0…

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Read more about the article Cost of retaliation allegations grows for D.A. 
George Gascón. Photo courtesy of the District Attorney's Office.

Cost of retaliation allegations grows for D.A. 

A recent judgment against District Attorney George Gascón could spell trouble for L.A. County coffers, with just the settlement costs for the complaints filed by his own prosecutors surpassing $2.5…

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Read more about the article A budding relationship: TMU student-athletes help out Special Olympics of Santa Clarita
Several student-athletes from The Master's University helped the Special Olympics of Santa Clarita with a floorball scrimmage last month at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of Davis Boggess

A budding relationship: TMU student-athletes help out Special Olympics of Santa Clarita

Davis Boggess, a graduate student at The Master’s University, had never heard of floorball. But when he was told that the Special Olympics of Santa Clarita needed a group to…

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Read more about the article <strong>LASD releases bodycam footage of SCV deputy-involved shooting</strong> 
A screenshot of bodycam footage released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

LASD releases bodycam footage of SCV deputy-involved shooting 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has released the body camera footage and audio of the deputy-involved shooting of Thomas Phan on Nov. 16, 2022.   Phan, 40, was killed in…

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Read more about the article <strong>Hart unveils new mural and opens nominations up for new mascot</strong> 
The Hart High School mural that was commissioned after a 2021 decision to change the school's mascot. Photo courtesy of Jason d’Autremont.

Hart unveils new mural and opens nominations up for new mascot 

Hart High School unveiled a new mural made by students in coordination with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and released its mascot submission forms at the school’s open…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia lacrosse sets record in win at Hart</strong> 
Ryan Elshoff (18) of Valencia drives towards the goal against Hart defender Justin Chavez (9 ) at Hart High on Wednesday, 031523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia lacrosse sets record in win at Hart 

Valencia Vikings boys' lacrosse set a new program record for goals in a Foothill League game after a 16-9 win over the hosting Hart Indians.  Valencia (5-3, 2-1) had two…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia High joins SCV Master Chorale for performance</strong> 
Allan Petker leads the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at their Peace and Comfort concert at College of the Canyons on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

Valencia High joins SCV Master Chorale for performance 

Students in Valencia High School’s Concert Choir were able to share the stage with what is arguably the most prestigious choral group in the area on Sunday.   The Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article <strong>Former Cougars Lauren Hannah and Doyle Kane named to Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll</strong> 
Former College of the Canyons student-athletes Lauren Hannah (women’s tennis) and Doyle Kane (baseball) have been named to the 2021-22 California Community College Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. Courtesy photo.

Former Cougars Lauren Hannah and Doyle Kane named to Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll 

News release  Former College of the Canyons student-athletes Lauren Hannah (women’s tennis) and Doyle Kane (baseball) have been named to the 2021-22 California Community College Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. …

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Read more about the article <strong>Things to do: Santa Clarita’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations</strong> 
Attendees from left, Tess Carlos, Terrie Castillo and Phyllis Fitzsimons (cq) use Irish props as they pose for photos at the St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Friday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Things to do: Santa Clarita’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations 

Across the world, people will be wearing green and enjoying Irish music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 marking the death anniversary of patron saint of…

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Read more about the article Forgery allegation leads to bike-shop bust  
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Forgery allegation leads to bike-shop bust  

A motorcycle transaction gone awry led to an arrest at a Saugus showroom for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and UTVs, according the Sheriff’s Department arrest records.  A Santa Clarita man trying…

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Read more about the article Highway 14 flooding slows northbound traffic 
CalTrans crews work on draining rain water that flooded the northbound side of Highway 14, just south of the Newhall Avenue exit, on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The right four lanes were closed for flood drainage causing bumper-to-bumper traffic backed up to the I-5 and 14 freeway split. Chris Torres/The Signal

Highway 14 flooding slows northbound traffic 

Another storm for the Santa Clarita Valley led to a clogged drain and then flooding on the northbound lanes of Highway 14 Wednesday evening, which ultimately led to temporary lane closures,…

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Read more about the article Saugus man found guilty of continuous sexual abuse upon a child under 14  
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Saugus man found guilty of continuous sexual abuse upon a child under 14  

Saugus resident Marino Daniele Giammarco was found guilty of one count each of continuous sexual abuse of a child and lewd act upon a child under the age of 14,…

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Read more about the article <strong>Deputies detain man at gunpoint</strong> 
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station interview the suspect in the back of a cruiser car at the intersection of Ruether Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road on Thursday, 031623. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Deputies detain man at gunpoint 

Deputies detained a man at gunpoint at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Oak Avenue after he led deputies on a foot pursuit,…

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Read more about the article COC biology department wins Chancellor’s Office Innovative Use of Technology Award

COC biology department wins Chancellor’s Office Innovative Use of Technology Award

News release  The College of the Canyons Biological and Environmental Sciences Department was awarded the State Chancellor’s Office Innovative Use of Technology Award at the Chief Information Systems Officers Association…

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