Read more about the article Decision looming for COC student housing project 
A rendering of the student housing project at College of the Canyons, designed by architectural firm Westburg White. Courtesy rendering.

Decision looming for COC student housing project 

The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees has a decision to make, and not much time to make it.  According to Jasmine Ruys, assistant superintendent of student services…

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Read more about the article At least 2 hurt in four-vehicle crash in Saugus 
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At least 2 hurt in four-vehicle crash in Saugus 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and Fire Department personnel responded to a four-vehicle crash Wednesday in Saugus.  The crash was reported at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and…

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Read more about the article Schiavo gets two education bills to final hurdle 
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, shares remarks during the VIA Cocktails & Conversation with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo at Margarita's Mexican Grill on Wednesday, July 10. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Schiavo gets two education bills to final hurdle 

Two bills authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, that would affect educational institutions across California cleared the Senate’s Appropriations Committee last week.  Assembly Bills 2999 and 3074, both authored by…

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Read more about the article Court sets new trial in Black and Blue shooting 
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Court sets new trial in Black and Blue shooting 

Next month, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is once again planning to present its case against a man accused of attempted murder in a Halloween 2022 shooting.  Whether…

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Read more about the article Two arrested in connection with CHP pursuit through SCV from Victorville 
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Two arrested in connection with CHP pursuit through SCV from Victorville 

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating an Aug. 8 pursuit that started in Victorville and weaved its way through the Santa Clarita Valley at speeds in excess of 115 mph…

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Read more about the article Garcia speaks to Boys & Girls Club about combatting the opioid epidemic 
Congressman Mike Garcia R- Santa Clarita met and visited students at the Newhall area Boys & Girls Club to discuss his efforts in opioid and substance abuse prevention initiative on Monday afternoon. 081924 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Garcia speaks to Boys & Girls Club about combatting the opioid epidemic 

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke to the members of Keystone and Leaders in Training at the Boys and Girls Club in Newhall on Monday about how he secured funding…

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Read more about the article Dixon Health Center to host Duck Dash 
160 rubber ducks race down the slide in the first heat Samuel Dixon Family Heath Center's 20th Annual Dixon Duck Dash held at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 100723. Dan Watson/The signal

Dixon Health Center to host Duck Dash 

News release  The 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash presented by Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Inc. is ready to make another splash on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Santa Clarita…

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Music Center accepting Spotlight scholarship applications 

News release  The Music Center, Los Angeles’ performing arts center, invites all Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts to apply for The Music Center’s 37th Annual…

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Read more about the article FYI hosts beach day for local foster youth 
Several dozen local foster youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach provided by nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence. Courtesy photo.

FYI hosts beach day for local foster youth 

News release  Winding down the summer with a day of friendship, surf and sunshine, several dozen local foster youth recently enjoyed a day at the beach provided by nonprofit Fostering…

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Read more about the article Gibbons to stay in SCV 
A male Northern White Cheeked Gibbon named Pierre clings to the fence of one of the enclosures on a hot Saturday afternoon at the Gibbon Conservation Center on Aug. 3, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Gibbons to stay in SCV 

Drive all the way up to Bouquet Canyon Road and Esguerra Road in the early hours of the morning and you might just hear eerie high-pitched howling coming from the…

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Soroptimist International announces Bras for a Cause 2024: Denim & Diamonds 

News release  Soroptimist International of Valencia announced that tickets for its Bras for a Cause 2024: Denim & Diamonds event are now on sale.   The organization’s signature fundraising event,…

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Read more about the article Senses Block Party hits the Big 100 
Anastasia Markova, dressed up as Marilyn Monroe, poses in front of a sign filled with flyers of previous Senses Block Party themes during the Big 100 celebration Thursday night at Old Town Newhall. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Senses Block Party hits the Big 100 

It’s been 13 years since the first Senses Block Party hit Santa Clarita in June 2011, and Thursday marked the city’s hundredth celebration.  Past Senses Block Party themes melded together,…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita band still rockin’ after Java ‘n Jazz beginnings 30 years ago 
Electric Vinyl performs live in 2015 at Newhall Senses Block Party in Old Town Newhall. Photo courtesy of Mike Pieper

Santa Clarita band still rockin’ after Java ‘n Jazz beginnings 30 years ago 

Thirty years ago, one of the co-owners of the former Java ‘n Jazz on Lyons Avenue in Newhall begged Mike Pieper and his friends to play at the coffee shop.…

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Trump, Vance pledge to reduce crime, ‘re-fund police’ 

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, took their “Make America Safe Again” message to police departments in two battleground states…

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Read more about the article Obamas take stage, Harris coronated as nominee 
Delegates listen to former President Barack Obama speak during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Obamas take stage, Harris coronated as nominee 

By Jacob Burg, Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Democrats saw continued momentum during day two of their convention in Chicago on Tuesday as delegates from across the country officially coronated…

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Read more about the article Happy students, happy campus: Arroyo Seco students learn the meaning of community 
Arroyo Seco Junior High students participate in a water dodgeball game to promote team building and foster connections within their community. 081624 Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

Happy students, happy campus: Arroyo Seco students learn the meaning of community 

Students at Arroyo Seco Junior High completed a series of activities on Friday meant to make them better students, friends and community members.  Starting up her first full year at…

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Read more about the article 10 SCV students perform at Drum Corps International World Championship 
A group of students and alumni from various Santa Clarita Valley high schools, including Castaic, Saugus, Hart and Valencia, have represented the community on the world stage at the 2024 Drum Corps International World Championship held in Indianapolis. Courtesy photo.

10 SCV students perform at Drum Corps International World Championship 

News release  A group of students and alumni from various Santa Clarita Valley high schools, including Castaic, Saugus, Hart and Valencia, have represented the community on the world stage at…

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Read more about the article City invites community to Evening of Remembrance 
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the annual Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to honor Santa Clarita Valley youth who died in traffic-related incidents. Courtesy photo.

City invites community to Evening of Remembrance 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the annual Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to honor Santa Clarita Valley youth who died in traffic-related incidents…

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