Read more about the article COC shines a light at stigma 
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health set up a booth to provide resources for students during the Student Health and Wellness Center's "Shine a Light" event on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

COC shines a light at stigma 

Most campus officials don’t like the look of empty seats.  But at College of the Canyons this week, they were out on display for everyone to see, with a potentially…

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Read more about the article Riding bikes to support horse therapy for veterans 
John Zhe helps facilitate the Blue Star Ranch Poker Run at Mint Canyon Moose Lodge on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Riding bikes to support horse therapy for veterans 

From Mint Moose Lodge, to various locations throughout Sierra Highway, participants of the Blue Star Ranch Poker Run supported the nonprofit in an effort to raise funds for free equine-assisted therapy for veterans and first…

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Read more about the article Valencia’s Quintero leads Vikings to flag football win over Hart  
Valencia quarterback Camila Quintero (1) looks for an opening during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Hart at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Valencia’s Quintero leads Vikings to flag football win over Hart  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in flag football After a shutout loss to West Ranch in the team’s last Foothill League contest, the Valencia flag football team was…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ volleyball sweeps Valencia 
West Ranch opposite hitter Jade Fedenkoff (3) hits the ball over the net against Valencia defense during the second set of Tuesday's game at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch girls’ volleyball sweeps Valencia 

Plus, scores from around the Santa Clarita Valley in girls’ volleyball After a four-set win over Canyon, the West Ranch girls’ volleyball team followed up its performance with a straight-set sweep, 25-16, 25-18, 25-19, over…

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Read more about the article West Ranch girls’ tennis wins narrowly over Valencia  
West Ranch's Sophia Peterson returns the ball during Tuesday's match against Valencia at Valencia High School on Sept. 22, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch girls’ tennis wins narrowly over Valencia  

Plus, scores from around the Foothill League in girls' tennis After a season-opening loss to Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks, the West Ranch girls’ tennis team responded with four straight…

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Read more about the article City, school district announce deal for campus 
Main entrance of Santa Clarita Elementary School on Seco Canyon Road. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

City, school district announce deal for campus 

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin said he was very excited Tuesday to ask the City Council to approve the terms of a deal to purchase the site of the…

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Trump set to host Xi in high-stakes summit amid trade, human rights tensions 

By Emel Akan & Nathan Worcester Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington from Wednesday to Friday.  Discussions between the two leaders are expected…

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Read more about the article SCV Education Foundation awards teachers with classroom materials 
Educators from across the Santa Clarita Valley with supplies granted by the SCV Education Foundation aimed to help fund creative classroom projects on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at the Newhall District office. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Education Foundation awards teachers with classroom materials 

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation awarded 12 local teachers across all school districts with nearly $14,000 worth of materials altogether aimed to implement creative and engaging classroom projects that promote learning on Friday at the Newhall School District…

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Read more about the article Pack 527 Cub Scouts partner with The Children’s Hunger Project 
Cub Scouts from Pack 527 recently volunteered alongside their parents with The Children’s Hunger Project. Courtesy photo.

Pack 527 Cub Scouts partner with The Children’s Hunger Project 

News release  Cub Scouts from Pack 527 recently spent their early Saturday morning volunteering alongside their parents with The Children’s Hunger Project, preparing clothing items to be shipped to individuals…

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