Snow, hail falls on Santa Clarita
February 21, 2019 1:29 pm
A mixture of rain, hail and snow fell on parts of the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday. Residents in Saugus, Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia shared their reactions to the
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Brennon Dixson covers education for the Signal. He comes to Santa Clarita from Long Beach, where he was previously employed by the Press Telegram in Long Beach and the Daily Breeze in Torrance.
Hill’s whistleblower bill passes House
February 21, 2019 9:15 am
Whistleblower legislation introduced by Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, earlier this month passed the House of Representatives Tuesday and is awaiting action from the Senate. House Resolution 1064 aims to
College seeks Continuing Education Survey participants
February 20, 2019 6:15 pm
College of the Canyons recently created a Continuing Education Survey to identify the unique and specific needs of the Santa Clarita Valley community, and school leaders are inviting residents to
Wilk introduces bill aimed at state’s homeless crisis
February 20, 2019 5:05 pm
Prior to Sunday’s legislative introduction deadline, Sen. Scott Wilk introduced Senate Bill 333, a measure aimed at California’s homeless crisis. If passed, SB 333 will require the Homeless Coordinating and
COC hosting event on eating disorders
February 19, 2019 8:30 am
To inform students about the dangers of anorexia, bulimia and other common eating disorders, College of the Canyons is hosting an Eating Disorders Awareness Day, which will be held at
Hill joins group fighting addiction crisis
February 18, 2019 1:20 pm
Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, announced Thursday she will join fellow legislators on the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction, which is a bipartisan effort to promote policies that attempt to
Ecos Chicos gain environmental education, teach lessons
February 18, 2019 10:00 am
Like the trash that accumulates in watersheds throughout Southern California, the discussion on the effects of global warming has only increased over the years, but thanks to local clubs like
Senate approves memorial for St. Francis Dam tragedy
February 16, 2019 8:30 am
The U.S. Senate approved an expansive public lands bill Tuesday that proposes — among other things — the creation of four new national monuments, including the former St. Francis Dam
Wilk introduces legislation to assist foster youth
February 15, 2019 3:30 pm
In an effort to help the hundreds of foster youth who live in the Santa Clarita Valley and its neighboring communities, Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced new legislation
Smith to host town hall, community swearing-in Saturday
February 15, 2019 1:36 pm
Recently elected Assemblywoman Christy Smith will hold a community swearing-in ceremony and her first town hall beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony will include remarks by Assembly Speaker Anthony
Rep. Hill, local republican chair react to funding deal
February 15, 2019 6:55 am
Congress passed a funding bill Thursday to prevent another government shutdown, which includes $1.375 billion in funding that will be used to support 55 miles of border barrier. The bill
Lackey introduces new bill to assist with registration fees
February 14, 2019 12:23 pm
In an effort to help motorists who are unable to keep up with rising vehicle registration fees, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced a bill that would allow individuals the opportunity
COC faculty members affirm contract needs
February 14, 2019 8:00 am
With no contract agreement made, the faculty of College of the Canyons crowded into Hasley Hall on Wednesday to speak to the college’s board of trustees in advance of next
Find out which former SCV students made a Dean’s List.
February 13, 2019 2:58 pm
DRAKE A former Santa Clarita Valley student has been named to Drake University’s dean’s list for her work during the fall 2018 semester. Valencia’s Hannah Horowitz was selected for the
Local legislators respond to the State of the State
February 13, 2019 11:46 am
Gov. Gavin Newsom used his first State of the State speech Tuesday to announce some sweeping changes that he intends to implement in the coming year, including some issues that
StretchLab grand opening set for Saturday
February 12, 2019 12:52 pm
Valencia’s first StretchLab — an assisted stretching facility — is set to hold its grand opening this week, and has already began accepting members. StretchLab hopes to introduce people of
Local ‘adventure’ race set for Saturday
February 12, 2019 12:15 pm
New Global Adventures has announced its roster of race experiences that will occur in the coming year. More than half of this year’s domestic races are set to take place
Henry Mayo offers lectures for American Heart Month
February 12, 2019 10:00 am
In celebration of American Heart Month, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is offering two free heart health lectures this week. The first event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to
Centenarian visits Rosedell students to mark 100th day of class
February 11, 2019 11:11 pm
To celebrate their 100th day of school, students of Rosedell Elementary School gathered Monday for a discussion with a local 100-year-old resident. As somebody who grew up in a rural
Managing orbits, one day at a time
February 11, 2019 1:30 pm
It might sound a little crazy, but one longtime Stevenson Ranch resident travels about 30 miles every day to explore planets, moons and areas of the galaxy that many will