Read more about the article West Ranch brings in former major leaguer to lead baseball program 
Former San Francisco Giants catcher and new West Ranch head baseball coach Trevor Brown. Photo courtesy of West Ranch High School.

West Ranch brings in former major leaguer to lead baseball program 

Former San Francisco Giant Trevor Brown has been hired as the new head baseball coach at West Ranch High School, the school announced in a news release.  “We are thrilled…

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Read more about the article Jump for Joy opens stables for Blue Star Ranch 
Linda Luger and Nancy Pitchford-Zhe have known each other “since the ’90s,” they said, sharing their connections from the equestrian community, which is both tight-knit and long-established in the Santa Clarita Valley. Freckles is a 12-year-old Iberian that lives at Jump for Joy. Perry Smith/The Signal

Jump for Joy opens stables for Blue Star Ranch 

In May, Nancy Pitchford-Zhe of Blue Star Ranch, an equine therapy nonprofit that helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, found out the Placerita Canyon property she leased was being sold. …

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Read more about the article Passing the torch: Valencia High School celebrates 2025 graduates 
Valencia High graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of the class of 2025 ceremony on June 3, 2025 at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Passing the torch: Valencia High School celebrates 2025 graduates 

Valencia High graduating seniors Ella Ray, Ella Freed, Daniel Heringer, lucas Santos, and Maddox Espinosa perform the National Anthem during the class of 2025 graduation ceremony on June 3, 2025 at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

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Luis Nugent on the Future of General Surgery: How AI and Robotics Are Transforming the Field 

Advanced technology is reshaping general surgery at a pace no one could have predicted a few decades ago. Artificial intelligence and robotics now drive change in operating rooms everywhere, touching…

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Read more about the article COC celebrates 2025 nursing program graduates 
Graduating nurses raise their arms in celebration during the 2025 College of the Canyons Pinning Ceremony held at the Performing Arts Center at COC on Monday, June 2, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

COC celebrates 2025 nursing program graduates 

After years of hard work and dedication, navigating life’s triumphs and downfalls, and learning countless skills, the 2025 College of the Canyons nursing program class was celebrated with its pinning…

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Read more about the article Valencia High graduate lends voice to HBO show, late-night TV 
Isabella Henao performs on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Hollywood, May 27, 2025. Photo courtesy of Randy Holmes, ABC.

Valencia High graduate lends voice to HBO show, late-night TV 

Isabella Henao, a Valencia 21-year-old who’s sung in one capacity or another since she was a little girl, recently showed off her talents on the HBO docu-comedy series “The Rehearsal.”…

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Read more about the article Former Biden press secretary leaves Democratic Party 
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the first press briefing since the presidential election results in Washington on Nov. 7, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Former Biden press secretary leaves Democratic Party 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer   Former President Joe Biden’s longtime White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said on Wednesday that she has left the Democratic Party and will release a tell-all…

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Israel says Hamas spreading ‘false information’ about shootings  

By Chris Summers Contributing Writer  The Israel Defense Forces accused Hamas of spreading “false information” after the Gaza health ministry, which is controlled by the terrorist group, claimed that 27 civilians…

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Tanner Winterhof Tackles Mental Health Crisis in Agriculture Through Farm4Profit Podcast 

In a powerful and deeply personal episode of the Farm4Profit podcast, co-host Tanner Winterhof took on the critical but often overlooked topic of mental health in the agricultural community. The…

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Read more about the article Suspect to stay in custody until January on pending child-exploitation charge 
Saul Alfaro, 37, of Panorama City

Suspect to stay in custody until January on pending child-exploitation charge 

A 37-year-old Panorama City man will remain in federal custody pending his arraignment on nine counts alleging that he delivered alcohol and marijuana products to Santa Clarita Valley minors in…

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Read more about the article From Golden Valley to Oxford, local student set to attend prestigious university  
Christina Paz Arguello with her acceptance letter from Oxford University on May 24, 2025 in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

From Golden Valley to Oxford, local student set to attend prestigious university  

When Christina Paz Arguello received her letter of acceptance to the University of Oxford, her family didn’t just celebrate — they went all out.   Her sister played the Harry Potter…

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Read more about the article Summer Trolley service returns 
The city of Santa Clarita announced the return of its Summer Trolley service, offering complimentary transportation now through Monday, Sept. 1. Courtesy photo.

Summer Trolley service returns 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita announced the return of its Summer Trolley service, offering complimentary transportation now through Monday, Sept. 1.   The service connects residents and…

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Read more about the article No transports following two incidents after Valencia graduation 
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

No transports following two incidents after Valencia graduation 

Shortly after Valencia High School’s class of 2025 graduation on Tuesday night, two incidents were reported to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. According to a Fire Department official, there…

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