Read more about the article Judge rejects Disney’s bid to toss Gina Carano’s lawsuit 
Gina Carano, shown here speaking at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con International, is suing Disney for discrimination over her firing from “The Mandalorian” in 2021. "Gina Carano" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. 

Judge rejects Disney’s bid to toss Gina Carano’s lawsuit 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Disney must face a discrimination lawsuit brought by actress Gina Carano, whom it fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.  Disney…

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Read more about the article Former COC, CalArts professor dies after cancer battle 
Longtime College of the Canyons and CalArts photography professor Darrell Walters died on July 4 after a battle with cancer. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.

Former COC, CalArts professor dies after cancer battle 

Former College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts photography professor Darrell Walters died July 4 after a battle with cancer. He was 56.  Originally from Texas, Walters…

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Read more about the article Photos: ‘A New Face’ art exhibit
Newcomer to the Santa Clarita Artists Association Cuban artist Yanier Lopez debuted his artwork at the 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall on Saturday titled “A New Face” 072024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘A New Face’ art exhibit

Santa Clarita Artist’s Association newcomer and Cuban artist Yanier Lopez debuted his ‘ A New Face’ solo exhibit at the SCAA’s Art Gallery on 6th Street in Old Town Newhall…

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Read more about the article Jason Gibbs | New and Upcoming Projects in Santa Clarita  
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Jason Gibbs | New and Upcoming Projects in Santa Clarita  

Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the city has already…

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Read more about the article College Brief for July 24 | Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members from SCV
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College Brief for July 24 | Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members from SCV

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:  Lionel Standridge, of…

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Read more about the article City confirms new outreach plan for substance abuse 
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City confirms new outreach plan for substance abuse 

City of Santa Clarita officials announced they will be taking a different approach toward informing parents about substance abuse this year in response to community feedback.   After a sparsely attended…

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Read more about the article Suspect arrested in Canyon Country shooting 
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Suspect arrested in Canyon Country shooting 

By Katherine Quezada and Perry Smith Gang detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station made an arrest in an incident that stemmed from a man who called 911 to…

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Read more about the article Practical woman shows her artistic side 
Vocal coach Katrina Negrete looks out on the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild Wednesday. Negrete recently wrapped up vocal coaching on “The Rat Pack Lounge,” set to open Saturday. 072424 Trisha Anas/The Signal

Practical woman shows her artistic side 

Katrina Negrete is a very practical young woman. She’s always been practical. So, while she’s had a lifelong love for music and performance, she was never going to pursue the…

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Read more about the article TMU baseball adds more local talent 
Toby Lite signs NLI with the Master's University. Photo courtesy of TMU athletics.

TMU baseball adds more local talent 

The Master’s University baseball is reloading with numerous talented Santa Clarita Valley players set to join the Mustangs for the 2025 season.  There’ll likely be more signees before the season…

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Read more about the article Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths 
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Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths 

Los Angeles County substance abuse experts reported encouraging data this week, indicating fentanyl-related deaths, which increased exponentially over a six-year span, might be approaching “a plateau,” according to an L.A.…

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Read more about the article Saugus school district considering facilities measure on November ballot 
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Saugus school district considering facilities measure on November ballot 

The Saugus Union School District announced Wednesday that it is considering placing a school facilities measure on the November ballot.  The formal announcement is expected to take place at the…

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