Independent auditing firm to look over COC facilities projects 

Preliminary findings include roughly $12M that may have been misused for 700 projects, potential for personal gain  Preliminary findings into facilities contracts awarded by College of the Canyons since 2000…

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Read more about the article Survey: Overwhelming majority of Hart district students against cell phone ban 
The sign in front of the William S. Hart Union High School District administrative office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Survey: Overwhelming majority of Hart district students against cell phone ban 

A recent survey conducted by the William S. Hart Union High School District shows that an overwhelming majority of students are not in favor of cell phone use being restricted…

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Read more about the article SCV oak trees threatened by invasive goldspotted oak borer 
Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the Goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of oak trees. Courtesy of Cristhian Mace.

SCV oak trees threatened by invasive goldspotted oak borer 

Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell with gold spots that burrows underneath the bark of…

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Read more about the article Ayala stays ahead in District 1 race 
Valencia resident Cory Balousek casts his vote at the Saugus Union School District polling place in Valencia on Saturday, 030224. Dan Watson/The Signal

Ayala stays ahead in District 1 race 

Patsy Ayala’s lead in the first-ever district election for the Santa Clarita City Council is holding steady – but, she says, she is respecting the process and is not yet…

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Read more about the article Burglary suspects detained at gunpoint in Sand Canyon  
Deputies detained multiple burglary suspects from a vehicle at gunpoint on Canyon End Road on Monday afternoon. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Burglary suspects detained at gunpoint in Sand Canyon  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained multiple burglary suspects from a vehicle at gunpoint in Sand Canyon on Monday afternoon, according to Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesman for the station.  Three…

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Trump plans to declare national emergency to initiate mass deportations 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he will declare a nationwide emergency to carry out mass deportations of illegal immigrants, a move he frequently proposed…

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Read more about the article Kremlin says Biden ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by approving missile strikes into Russia 
President Joe Biden addresses the nation after presidential election results, congratulating President-elect Donald Trump at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Kremlin says Biden ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by approving missile strikes into Russia 

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer   The Kremlin has accused President Joe Biden of “adding fuel to the fire” after it was reported he had given his approval to Ukraine using U.S.-made…

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Read more about the article Public has opportunity to sound off about SR-14 problems 
Newhall resident Spencer Thompson speaks about the dangers of State Route 14 during a scoping meeting on Saturday morning at The Centre in Santa Clarita. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Public has opportunity to sound off about SR-14 problems 

Members of the public had the chance Saturday morning at The Centre to voice their opinions and offer ideas about safety and traffic issues related to State Route 14.   Los…

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Read more about the article First Look: SoCal’s Most Popular Holiday Events
Be Enchanted this holiday season at the annual Descanso Gardens holiday event. Photo Descanso Gardens.

First Look: SoCal’s Most Popular Holiday Events

It was surprising to walk into Costco two weeks before Halloween and discover that Christmas had already infiltrated the store. It was equally surprising to walk into Vons and discover…

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Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting

Hosting is a big responsibility, especially during the holidays when the pressure is on to create a magical and memorable experience. Planning a menu and decorating for the occasion is…

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