Monthly Archives: May 2023
Read more about the article <strong>Inclusion Week: A week to learn about disabilities, emphasize unity and understanding </strong> 
Highland Elementary students get instruction from Christina Carlin, right, as they write their names in Braille at the "vision impairment" station during the Inclusion Week event held at Highland Elementary School on Friday, 051923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Inclusion Week: A week to learn about disabilities, emphasize unity and understanding  

When it comes to asking a question about disabilities, society has been told it is a “taboo.”  In efforts to break the taboo and further education about disabilities, Highlands Elementary…

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Read more about the article Wilk’s school safety bills head to Senate floor 
Senator Scott Wilk speaks on the Elected Official Panel during the Regional Center Legislative Town Hall at Bella Vida SCV Senior Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Wilk’s school safety bills head to Senate floor 

A pair of bills that offer safety measures for schools authored by state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, are headed to the Senate floor for a vote, the legislator’s office…

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Read more about the article Castaic OKs process for replacing board member  
Castaic Union School District Building. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic OKs process for replacing board member  

The governing board for the Castaic Union School District unanimously approved a timeline for appointing a replacement board member at a special meeting on Thursday.  The board called the meeting…

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Read more about the article Master Chorale’s June concert: ‘A Choral Bouquet’
Allan Petker leads the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, featuring the Valencia High School Concert Choir, at their Peace and Comfort concert at College of the Canyons on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Trevor Morgan / The Signal.

Master Chorale’s June concert: ‘A Choral Bouquet’

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker has announced its June concert “A Choral Bouquet” is scheduled to be held 4 p.m. Sunday,…

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Read more about the article Schiavo advances six bills out of Appropriations to Assembly floor

Schiavo advances six bills out of Appropriations to Assembly floor

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced today that she successfully advanced six priority bills through the Assembly Appropriations Committee, according to a statement released by the assemblywoman’s office.   These…

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Read more about the article SCV Water to receive $2 million in federal grants for Water Efficiency Works
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SCV Water to receive $2 million in federal grants for Water Efficiency Works

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is poised to assist 15 additional apartment complexes with its award-winning Water Efficiency Works – Multi-Family Apartment Project, after receiving notice of…

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Read more about the article City library celebrates literacy and culture at Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros 
Attendees visit various booths at the Día de los Niños event held by the City of Santa Clarita Public Library on 051323. Rylee Holwager / The Signal

City library celebrates literacy and culture at Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros 

The Santa Clarita Public Library emphasized the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds on Saturday through its Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros event.   The event…

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Read more about the article <strong>Students emphasize the severity of phone addictions in PSA video contest</strong> 
A screenshot of “Reconnect with Life,” on 051823.

Students emphasize the severity of phone addictions in PSA video contest 

The very first Instagram post is just the start for this student. Seeing the comments and likes roll in gives him a confidence boost that keeps him scrolling. Without even…

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Read more about the article <strong>Academy of the Canyons graduates 92 students</strong> 
Academy of the Canyons graduate Cole Koegle is lifted by his father, teacher Mike Koegle during the commencement ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons campus on Wednesday, 051723. Dan Watson/The Signal

Academy of the Canyons graduates 92 students 

Academy of the Canyons graduated its 2023 class on Wednesday at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, the only school in Santa Clarita to graduate…

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Read more about the article Hart board approves appointment process to replace board member  

Hart board approves appointment process to replace board member  

The Wiliam S. Hart Union High School District governing board is planning to interview candidates next month for a vacancy created by board member James Webb’s resignation.  The district announced…

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Read more about the article Newhall center hosts homeless outreach event 
Michelle Scales, an outreach social worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Julia Wallace with the Department of Mental Health discuss services on Thursday in Newhall. Perry Smith/ The Signal

Newhall center hosts homeless outreach event 

Dozens of care providers offered a full-court press Thursday inside the gymnasium of the Newhall Community Center, surrounding the gym floor with booths to help those looking for information about…

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Read more about the article <strong>Super Jazz at the Ranch set for Saturday</strong> 
Matthew Poberezhskiy, left, on vibraphone, performs "Bosa Madera" with the Rancho Pico Junior High School Jazz Band during the Super Jazz at the Ranch jazz festival which was held at West Ranch High School on Saturday, 052122. Dan Watson/The Signal

Super Jazz at the Ranch set for Saturday 

News release  Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is scheduled Saturday to fill the air with music as performers from throughout…

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