Chartering a new course in education: Part III

This two-part package is intended to break down and explain the bills and their potential impacts, taking into account the local context and history of charter schools in our community,

COC Fire Technology students receive scholarships

Edison International awarded 10 College of the Canyons students who are studying fire technology with $1,000 scholarships each in an effort to help the students pay for tuition, books and

Hill speaks on National Defense Authorization Act

As the House Armed Services Committee prepares to receive this fiscal year’s National Defense Authorization Act, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, released a statement Wednesday that discussed the thousands of

Residents invited to Sidewalk CPR event

Drowning is among the leading causes of death for children under the age of 4, and with the weather warming, many families will head to a pool or beach to

Dementia discussion to be held Wednesday

In an attempt to inform local seniors and their loved ones about the dangers of dementia, Atria Santa Clarita will hold a discussion with Dr. Yuvraj Grewal from 5:30 p.m.

Hart High bids farewell to 2019 graduates

William S. Hart High School graduated more than 500 students Monday during the school’s 71st commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons Stadium. Prior to the ceremony, the 2019 William

Human trafficking bill moves ahead to Senate

Along with her three bills focusing on education reform, Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, authored Assembly Bill 629, which was marked as priority legislation by the Legislative Women’s Caucus and

Medical Lab Techs gather for symbolic pinning

A day after College of the Canyons nursing students received their traditional pins, the 10 soon-to-be graduates of COC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program hosted a pinning ceremony of their own

Smith’s education bills pass Assembly

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, celebrated the Assembly’s passage of three bills this week as Assembly Bills 967, 1233 and 1729 head to the Senate for consideration. The bills garnered

Two bills authored by Smith head to Senate

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, had two health-related bills pass the state Assembly this week as Assembly Bills 769 and 1051 head to the state Senate. Together, the bills seek

Residents invited to Town Hall with Sheriff

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a town hall meeting with Sheriff Alex Villanueva at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10. The event will allow the department an opportunity to

COC’s graduating class is largest ever

The largest graduating class in the history of College of the Canyons will receive their degrees during the school’s 50th annual commencement ceremony, which is set to occur at 8

Smith announces re-election campaign

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, formally launched her 2020 re-election campaign Tuesday. Last year, Smith became the first Democrat to represent the communities comprising the 38th Assembly District since 1978,