Hart running back Matix Frithsmith (4) runs the ball during the first quarter of Friday's game against Paraclete at College of the Canyons on Sept. 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
The Golden Valley Grizzlies clash with the Lancaster Eagles during their Friday night game at Canyon High School. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.
SCV football: Week 4 preview
Just one slate of games remains until the start of Foothill League play in the Santa Clarita Valley. Golden Valley is one win away from entering league play unscathed while…
Election officials warn mail problems could cause 2024 voting disruptions
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A coalition representing state and local election officials across the United States warned that problems with the nation’s mail system could disrupt voting in some areas,…
Billionaire Jared Isaacman, 41, exits the depressurized capsule during the Polaris Dawn mission in the first-ever commercial space walk. Screen shot from SpaceX video.
Polaris Dawn: SpaceX mission astronauts complete first private spacewalk
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Astronauts on Thursday performed the first private spacewalk in history, exiting SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule as it orbited hundreds of miles above Earth. Billionaire Jared Isaacman,…
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands on stage before their debate on Sept. 10, 2024. Photo courtesy of ABC News.
Trump says he will not participate in 2nd debate with Harris
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he will not partake in a third presidential debate, responding to calls from Vice President Kamala Harris’s team. …
College briefs
College Brief for Sept. 12
Local students named to SNHU president's list Southern New Hampshire University announced that 14 local students were named to the winter 2024 president's list. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned…
Two RVs surrounded by trash sit in the driveway of a Canyon Country home on Wednesday afternoon, which neighbors said has been a public nuissance. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.
City moves to clean up another home
The Santa Clarita City Council authorized city staff to commence a nuisance abatement action against a Canyon Country home, its third such effort this year. The tenant for the nearly…
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Travel Registered Nurse Jobs
To become a travel registered nurse is a combination of education, experience, and certification. First, you must have an active RN (Registered Nurse) license. There is high demand for nurses…
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Vehicle overturns on Highway 14
A minor-injury traffic collision resulted in one vehicle overturned on the northbound side of State Route 14 just north of Interstate 5 early Thursday morning, according to Luis Garcia, spokesman…
eBikes and Group Rides – Socializing and Entertainment on Two Wheels
eBikes, or electric bikes, have rapidly gained popularity in recent years as an exciting and efficient mode of transportation. Beyond their practicality for commuting or running errands, eBikes have also…
Commuting as Cross-Training: How Ebikes Can Keep You in Shape
Staying fit while juggling work, family, and social obligations can be tough. Most of us find ourselves sitting in traffic or on public transportation, wishing we had more time in…
This screenshot of an alert from the MyShake app shows the preliminary magnitude of the Malibu earthquake as it was occurring on Thursday morning, Sept. 12, 2024. The alert was delivered to smartphones before users could feel the shaking, in some cases by as much as 20 seconds. The magnitude of the quake was later updated to 4.7.
Earthquake near Malibu felt in SCV
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 4.7 struck near Malibu just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was centered about 7 kilometers — approximately…
Letters to the Editor
Jeff Ford | Stellar Career in Water Management
Dan Masnada has had a long and varied professional career managing drinking water utilities, including as the president of the Valencia Water Co. and general manager and board member of…
Letters to the Editor
Amanda Harer | Exactly Who COC Needs
As someone who has worked at the Santa Clarita Soccer Center for over 20 years, I know firsthand the value of strong leadership. At 16 years old, I started with…
Letters to the Editor
Shannon Mee | A Proven Leader for Water Board
I’m writing to express my strong support for Holly Schroeder for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, District 3. Holly is a proven leader with a deep commitment to our…
Letters to the Editor
Garrett Hooper | Change Is Good
College of the Canyons’ academic year started Aug. 19 with typical excitement and anticipation. Not only were students on campus looking for classrooms, purchasing textbooks and connecting with friends in…
Letters to the Editor
Dilek Sanver-Wang | COC Trustees Followed the Law
There has been a lot in the news lately about the alleged “rogue” board of trustees at College of the Canyons who are being blamed for the resignations and retirements…
Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention — Building a Drug-Free Future
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." – Benjamin Franklin As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication…
Commentary
Joe Guzzardi | Harris, Trump Debated, Voters Learned Nothing
Viewers who tuned in to the highly anticipated debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris left disappointed. Harris’ supporters wished she had taken the opportunity to clear up why she…
Detectives seek public’s help to ID body of dead woman
Detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who was found deceased last month in Agua Dulce. The body,…