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International singing duo Bruce Burger, known as RebbeSoul, and Shlomit Levi perform for the people gathered for the ‘RebbeSoul Returns’ public concert at Temple Beth Ami A Reform in Newhall, Calif., on Friday, March 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Temple Beth Ami hosts musical performance

Singer Shlomit Levi performs for the people gathered for the ‘RebbeSoul Returns’ public concert at Temple Beth Ami A Reform in Newhall, Calif., on Friday, March 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The…

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Read more about the article Crime roundup: Four arrested on suspicion of financial crimes, identity theft 
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Golden Valley Road.

Crime roundup: Four arrested on suspicion of financial crimes, identity theft 

Four people were arrested on suspicion of financial crimes or identity theft on Wednesday, according to booking logs provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.   The connection between the…

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Read more about the article COC board names athletic facilities to honor Smelser, Gillespie, Jenkins
(From left) Dr. Greg Jenkins, husband of recently passed longtime board member Michele Jenkins, Lee Smelser, the first men's basketball head coach in College of the Canyons history, and Mitch Gillespie, son of former COC baseball head coach Mike Gillespie, received board of trustee resolutions officially approving the naming of COC athletic facilities in their name. The West P.E. Gymnasium will be renamed Lee Smelser Court; the baseball facility will be named Mike Gillespie Field; and the softball program's team room becomes the Michele Jenkins Team Room. Courtesy photo.

COC board names athletic facilities to honor Smelser, Gillespie, Jenkins

News release  The College of the Canyons board of trustees named three athletic facilities to honor legendary Cougar athletics head coaches and faculty members Lee Smelser and Mike Gillespie, along…

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Read more about the article <strong>Saugus’ FBLA awakens after 11-year hiatus to major success</strong>
Photo courtesy of Izzah Saleem.

Saugus’ FBLA awakens after 11-year hiatus to major success

Approximately 11 years ago, the Saugus High School Future Business Leaders of America club shut down. The reason is unknown.  After an 11-year hiatus, the club has been brought back…

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Read more about the article <strong>Valencia wrestler’s sterling sendoff at state</strong> 
Valencia senior Alex Munoz recently placed seventh at 182 pounds at the CIF State wrestling meet, his second state medal. Photo courtesy of Alex Munoz

Valencia wrestler’s sterling sendoff at state 

Alex Munoz captures seventh place for second state medal, third appearance The pain was unbearable.  Valencia senior Alex Munoz had already broken both of his elbows at one point or…

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Read more about the article <strong>Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day for cancer clients</strong> 
Yasmina Valdivia (left) brushes makeup onto Penny Sande (Right) during Circle of Hope's Wellness Day on Sunday March 5, 2023

Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day for cancer clients 

Clients of Circle Hope got some well-deserved pampering at the nonprofit’s Wellness Day, held at Tribute Beauty Lounge in Newhall on Sunday.   Attendees were treated to manicures, pedicures, hair treatments…

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Read more about the article Jewish community celebrates Purim with carnival 
Mark Oknyansky, daughter Iris, 7, dressed in costume at Congregation Beth Shalom’s Purim Carnival on Sunday March 5, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

Jewish community celebrates Purim with carnival 

Hundreds of community members attended Congregation Beth Shalom’s Purim Carnival on Sunday — one of the synagogue’s biggest to date, according to event organizers.   Jay Siegel, head rabbi for Beth…

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Schiavo introduces legislation, named as chair of committee on electric vehicles

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced her appointment as chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure, as well as the introduction of electrified roads…

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Read more about the article <strong>Students host Black History Month art show</strong>
Photo courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District or Hart district The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted its annual Black History Month student art show at the district office at the end of February. More than 20 students submitted art pieces to be showcased that night, and students included an artist statement explaining why they chose the Black historical figure to depict through art.

Students host Black History Month art show

Marking the final day of Black History Month, students of the William S. Hart Union High School District held a Black History Month art show on Feb. 28 to display…

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