COC celebrates first year of Veterans Upward Bound grant 

News release  College of the Canyons has completed the first year of its five-year Veterans Upward Bound grant program. This transformative initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services to eligible…

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Read more about the article Valencia High School set to host WGASC Classification & Debut Show 
Valencia color guard performed "Groove is in the Heart" during the Winter Guard Association of Southern California Debut and Classification show at Valencia High School on Feb. 3, 2024. Photo courtesy of Barbara Karpp.

Valencia High School set to host WGASC Classification & Debut Show 

Valencia High School’s color guard is set Saturday to host the Winter Guard Association of Southern California Classification and Debut Show, with 39 color guard teams set to perform.    Lorraine…

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Read more about the article SCV Jewish Community and Friends celebrate Israel 
Speaker Hila Oz speaks recounts her experince of Oct. 7 in Israel during the Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends' celebration of Israel event at The Centre on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2025 Maya Morales/The Signal

SCV Jewish Community and Friends celebrate Israel 

Hundreds of attendees gathered at the Centre on Sunday to celebrate Israel with the Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends committee.  Cheryl Thatt-Burbank, one of the event organizers, the…

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Grandparents are invited to Valencia Hills’ ‘Grandparenting Summit’ 

For the first time in what is hoped to be an annual event, Valencia Hills Community Church is hosting the Legacy Grandparenting Summit on Feb. 21 and 22, which, according…

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Read more about the article Saugus alum looking to continue playing after illustrious career for Glendale football 
Glendale Community College defensive end Dario Sandoval (82), a Saugus High alumnus, was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Pacific League. Courtesy photo.

Saugus alum looking to continue playing after illustrious career for Glendale football 

Saugus High School football head coach Jason Bornn said he could see Dario Sandoval’s future when he was just a high school freshman in 2019.  A starter for the Centurions’…

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Read more about the article What’s at stake on the final day of the winter regular season 
Saugus center Max Guardado (45) keeps possession of the ball against West Ranch small forward Sanad Alrabadi (14) during the fouth quarter of Friday's game at West Ranch High School on Jan. 24, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

What’s at stake on the final day of the winter regular season 

The CIF Southern Section is set to release playoff brackets for basketball and soccer on Saturday. But before that, there’s plenty at stake before Wednesday’s deadline for teams to finish…

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Read more about the article Magician says his new one-man show is not just fun and games 
Chris Canfield, standing, performs magic in February of 2024 at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Photo courtesy of Dana Pleasant

Magician says his new one-man show is not just fun and games 

As a boy, he played board games and games in the street with his friends. Sure, he had an Atari 2600 home videogame system like so many kids his age.…

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Read more about the article Valencia boys’ basketball secures share of Foothill League title 
Valencia Viking Issac Michel-zavala (13) goes for a layup against Golden Valley during the final week of the Foothill League on Jan. 3, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia boys’ basketball secures share of Foothill League title 

The Valencia boys’ basketball team is built to win in the future — but first-year head coach Greg Fontenette is just fine with success in the present.  A team with…

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Read more about the article Committee advances Gabbard’s nomination for director of national intelligence 
Tulsi Gabbard, nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Committee advances Gabbard’s nomination for director of national intelligence 

By Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer  The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bid to become the next director of national intelligence.  The 9-8 closed-door vote means that…

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Read more about the article Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment 
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the East Palestine Fire Department as he visits East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2025. Pool photo by Rebecca Droke/AFP via Getty Images

Vance visits East Palestine to commemorate 2 years since derailment 

By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer  EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Promising better communication and transparency and assuring residents that they are not forgotten, Vice President JD Vance visited East Palestine two years…

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Read more about the article Finance Committee advances nomination of RFK Jr. as HHS secretary 
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., testifies before the Senate Committee on Finance on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Finance Committee advances nomination of RFK Jr. as HHS secretary 

By Jeff Louderback Contributing Writer  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a step closer to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday when the Senate Finance Committee…

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Read more about the article CHP investigating pedestrian-involved collision near West Ranch High 
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CHP investigating pedestrian-involved collision near West Ranch High 

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision reported Tuesday near the West Ranch High School campus.  The incident was initially reported by a student involved in the incident…

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Read more about the article Scouting for adventure: Troop 583 hosts a day outdoors 
A group of boys prepare to shoot their arrows during the ‘Get Outside Day’ archery activity hosted by Scouts BSA Troop No. 583 on Feb. 1, 2025 at Valley Trails Ranch in Castaic, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Scouting for adventure: Troop 583 hosts a day outdoors 

Keenan Loftfield woke up Saturday morning with plans to participate in some outdoor activity that would help him make an informed decision.  It wasn’t a college or career decision.  The…

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California’s Updated Medical Gas Storage Regulations: What Healthcare Facilities Need to Know 

Medical gas storage is a critical component of healthcare facility management, ensuring that essential gases like oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air are available when needed for patient care. Proper…

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