Read more about the article Van Hook to be placed on administrative leave 
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook, College of the Canyons Chancellor, speaks during the 2022 College of the Canyons Women's Conference held at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center on the Valencia campus of College of the Canyons on Saturday, 032622. Dan Watson/The Signal

Van Hook to be placed on administrative leave 

College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook will be placed on administrative leave, effective Monday, Santa Clarita Community College District board President Edel Alonso announced Wednesday night after a…

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Read more about the article EDC, CEO part ways; VP promoted 
From left, City Councilman Bill Miranda shakes hands with Jey Wagner, former CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp. Wagner confirmed his resignation Wednesday. Courtesy

EDC, CEO part ways; VP promoted 

The president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., an organization that strives to promote business growth and retention for the region, confirmed his resignation Wednesday.  Former…

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Read more about the article Beryl was not a surprise, but it battered southeast Texas electric grid anyway 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite image of Hurricane Beryl moving toward Texas late July 7, 2024.  

Beryl was not a surprise, but it battered southeast Texas electric grid anyway 

By John Haughey Contributing Writer  Hurricane Beryl was on radars for more than 11 days, and its likely southeast Texas landfall was projected for at least five days before it crashed…

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Read more about the article Hart Park staff saddened by bison’s death 
Watashne the bison. Photo courtesy of Hart Park.

Hart Park staff saddened by bison’s death 

The L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department announced the death of 20-year-old “Watashne,” a bison in the care of William S. Hart Regional Park.   “Watashne” came to Hart Park in…

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Read more about the article RNC’s draft 2024 platform includes revoking China’s preferred trade status 
Former President Donald Trump speaks to media at Trump Tower in New York City on May 31, 2024. Photo by Juliette Fairley. 

RNC’s draft 2024 platform includes revoking China’s preferred trade status 

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer  The Republican National Committee plans to cancel the most favored nation status of the Chinese regime as part of a push to restore fair trade around…

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Read more about the article Brush fire breaks out in Soledad Canyon 
A fire in Agua Dulce, dubbed the Poppy Fire, broke out Wednesday afternoon. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Brush fire breaks out in Soledad Canyon 

By Perry Smith & Tyler Wainfeld Signal Staff Writers A brush fire in Agua Dulce burned 100 acres as of about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Saadullah Sheiah of the…

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Read more about the article ‘Can’t stop, won’t stop’: Hart Pony 8U softball all-stars making their mark 
The William S. Hart Baseball and Softball 8U Silver All-Stars, nicknamed the "HartThrobs," show off their rings after winning a recent tournament. Courtesy photo.

‘Can’t stop, won’t stop’: Hart Pony 8U softball all-stars making their mark 

The 8U Silver all-star softball team out of William S. Hart Baseball and Softball has the mantra, “can’t stop, won’t stop.”  It’s the way that coach Robert Paschal signs off…

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Read more about the article Child & Family Center installs board of directors 
From left: Nikki Buckstead, Angela Artiaga, Diane Fiero, Tom Cole, Cristy Collins-Parker, Mike Berger, Staci Daniels-Sommers, Marc Winger, Kris Huber, Jean LaCorte, Rick Garcia, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Aida Weinstein, Jennifer Lee, Dennis Sugasawara, Bill Cooper and Di Thompson. Courtesy photo. 

Child & Family Center installs board of directors 

News release   Child & Family Center held its annual board installation on June 27, as Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, installed the new officers for the 2024/25 fiscal year along…

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Read more about the article City kicks off Concerts in the Park series 
Residents gather for the city's first Concerts in the Park of the year, Super Soul Groove: Disco, Funk, Soul and R&B, on Saturday, July 6 at Central Park. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City kicks off Concerts in the Park series 

As canopies came down and the music began, residents gathered for a groovy evening at Central Park for the city's first installment of the year of the city of Santa…

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Read more about the article Former Canyon Country man charged federally for sex crimes  
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Former Canyon Country man charged federally for sex crimes  

A convicted sex criminal from Canyon Country was charged as part of a federal grand jury indictment with 11 counts that allege he once again committed sex crimes involving children,…

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