Monthly Archives: May 2023
Read more about the article Barger touts progress, collaboration at State of the County  
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ivan Volschenk, left, receives a plaque celebrating 100 years of the SCV Chamber from L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger as the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the 14th Annual State of the County Luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Wednesday, 053123. Dan Watson/The Signal

Barger touts progress, collaboration at State of the County  

L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger highlighted progress and cooperation Wednesday during her annual State of the County address in front of Santa Clarita Valley business leaders, elected officials,…

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Read more about the article Wilk’s bill to break up Ticketmaster monopoly unanimously passes Senate
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Wilk’s bill to break up Ticketmaster monopoly unanimously passes Senate

News release  Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday his legislation to loosen the stranglehold companies like Live Nation/Ticketmaster have on the ticket-selling industry unanimously passed out of the California…

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Read more about the article <strong>‘Changing lives:’ Hart High School students’ pasts and future</strong>
Graduate Sophia Cranshaw displays her diploma to her parents in the stands during the William S. Hart High School Commencement held at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, 053023. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Changing lives:’ Hart High School students’ pasts and future

Graduating Hart High School students dressed in red and black robes made their way into the center of College of the Canyons’ football field on Tuesday.   Student Issac Kim welcomed…

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Read more about the article Four local athletes receive All-CIF honors 
Hart libero Isaac Kim (16) digs a serve in the second set of the CIF Southern Section Division IV boys volleyball championship game against El Dorado at Cerritos College on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Indians swept the Golden Hawks in three sets to win the programs first CIF title. Chris Torres/The Signal

Four local athletes receive All-CIF honors 

Four local athletes were honored after the Southern Section announced its All-CIF teams for boys’ volleyball on Tuesday.  Hart senior Owen Douphner won Player of the Year in Division 4.  …

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Read more about the article <strong>Castaic baseball buries Sun Valley Magnet in regional opener </strong> 
Brody Lusk (2) of Castaic comes home to score after hitting an RBI triple in the first inning against Sun Valley Magnet at Castaic on Tuesday, 053023. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic baseball buries Sun Valley Magnet in regional opener  

Castaic High School Coyotes baseball is in a league of its own after Tuesday’s 27-0 win over the Sun Valley Magnet Pioneers (17-7).   Ten Coyotes batted 1.000, four Castaic arms…

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Read more about the article <strong>Five SCV alums make College Softball World Series</strong> 
Hart's Jordyn Gasper (11), left, high-fives teammate Abby Sweet (26) after defeating Paraclete in a CIF-Southern Section playoff softball game at Hart on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Five SCV alums make College Softball World Series 

The College Softball World Series begins Thursday with eight teams fighting for the NCAA crown in Oklahoma City.  Five Santa Clarita alumnae will be competing in the tournament, and three…

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Read more about the article Jeep Night to benefit Golden Valley band programs
The Golden Valley Grizzlies Marching Band and Color Guard perform "Valkyrie" during 2022 Rampage 38 held a College of the Canyons on Saturday, 110522. Dan Watson/The Signal

Jeep Night to benefit Golden Valley band programs

News release  The inaugural Jeep Night 2023 is a fundraising event benefitting the Golden Valley High School Band programs, sponsored by the Southern California Jeep Junkies, to be held at…

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Read more about the article COC aerospace team seeks support for mission with NASA
College of the Canyons Aerospace and Sciences Team is regularly selected to participate in NASA HASP (High Altitude Student Platform) and NASA RockSatX missions, and is seeking the community’s support for its next mission. Courtesy photo.

COC aerospace team seeks support for mission with NASA

News release  College of the Canyons Aerospace and Sciences Team is regularly selected to participate in NASA HASP (High Altitude Student Platform) and NASA RockSatX missions, and is seeking the…

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Read more about the article 204 Days until Christmas Dance with Sierra Hillbillies — No Ugly Sweaters Allowed

204 Days until Christmas Dance with Sierra Hillbillies — No Ugly Sweaters Allowed

News release  The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will celebrate early on Sunday with a 204 Days until Christmas Dance with caller Romney Tannehill on the mic for SSD squares…

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Read more about the article Humphries leads Castaic to bronze at state 
Castaic junior Meagan Humphries (right) runs the girls 200-meter dash alongside Culver City's Joelle Trepagnier (left) at the CIF Masters Meet at Moorpark High School. Justin Vigil-Zuniga / The Signal

Humphries leads Castaic to bronze at state 

Castaic High School junior Meagan Humphries was one of numerous high school track and field stars fans couldn’t ignore at the state meet in Clovis over the weekend.  Humphries didn’t…

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Read more about the article From tragedy to unity: Saugus seniors open up about their journey
Thousands gather at Central Park for the Saugus Strong Vigil on Nov. 17, 2019, just three days after a fatal shooting at Saugus High School. Signal file photo.

From tragedy to unity: Saugus seniors open up about their journey

By Michael Picarella For The Signal  High school is tough enough. It’s a time when kids become young adults, face the highest forms of peer pressure, and wrestle with who and…

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Read more about the article <strong>COC’s 2023 nursing program students ‘rise up’ for pinning ceremony</strong> 
Graduate, Layla Eldean, right, waves to her family as she receivers her nursing pin during the 2023 College of the Canyons Pinning Ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center at COC on Tuesday, 053023. Dan Watson/The Signal

COC’s 2023 nursing program students ‘rise up’ for pinning ceremony 

Through loss, suffering and triumphs, nurses have been a part of life-changing journeys. On Tuesday, College of the Canyons sent off 54 students to the nursing world at their 2023…

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