Juan Avalos — U.S. Marine — Afghanistan — Canyon Country
October 3, 2019 7:19 pm
“To my cadets, to my young Marines, I tell them they need to be the whole package, the world needs them to be the full package. “Be honest men …
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Caleb Lunetta covers government, criminal justice, education and breaking news for The Signal. He joined in Nov. 2018 and previously worked as a supply chain engineer in Veterans Affairs hospitals. He is a graduate of Cal State University, Northridge and a proud College of the Canyons Model United Nations alumnus. Have a story tip? Message him on Twitter (@lunettcaleb) or at [email protected].
Charter school changes: Newsom signs Smith’s AB 1507
October 3, 2019 5:40 pm
Changes are on the horizon for California’s charter schools after Assemblywoman Christy Smith’s Assembly Bill 1507 received Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature Thursday. The bill, once it takes effect on Jan.
Project Linus: Student-run organization makes blankets for sick, traumatized kids
October 1, 2019 10:48 pm
As she sat in the neonatal intensive care unit and worried about her child who was born barely breathing and riddled with pneumonia, Sharon Garver said she was given a
Hart board to discuss a $20-million purchase of solar panels, classified employees
October 1, 2019 10:44 pm
Along with showing appreciation for their classified staff members, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board will discuss a $20-million purchase of solar power generating facilities. In
College of the Canyons holds 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration
September 29, 2019 12:29 am
Under the Cougar Stadium lights, College of the Canyons invited faculty, staff and students to the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration Saturday night. During the event, which took place as the
County experiments with new voting system during mock election
September 28, 2019 7:11 pm
Replacing the status quo and procedure for the first time in decades, county officials introduced Santa Clarita to Los Angeles County’s new electronic voting system Saturday. Punching out chads are
COC hosts Human Trafficking seminar
September 28, 2019 4:13 pm
At 14 years old, Katariina Rosenblatt was addicted to cocaine, had a boyfriend connected to Pablo Escobar, was being trafficked through an apartment complex and sexually exploited by grown men.
Old Orchard Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary
September 27, 2019 6:52 pm
With generations sitting next to generations, current students beside former students, young teachers listening to retired teachers, the Old Orchard Elementary School community celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday. During an
Canyon, West Ranch open wellness centers
September 27, 2019 6:03 pm
Lights low, the sound of water running and not a phone in sight, the campuses at Canyon High School and West Ranch High School cut the ribbons on each of
Disability dialogue: Rosedell Elementary holds 3rd annual Inclusion Week
September 26, 2019 10:02 pm
Rosedell Elementary students are learning lessons inside and outside the classroom for Inclusion Week, a few days set aside each year for the impressionable minds of students to be taught
40 cases of whooping cough diagnosed last week in Santa Clarita (VIDEO)
September 26, 2019 7:53 pm
Health officials have diagnosed 40 cases of whooping cough in the Santa Clarita Valley last week, and are expecting more for this week, according to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials.
3 Newhall School District schools awarded National Blue Ribbon
September 26, 2019 1:35 pm
Of the 30 schools that won a 2019 National Blue Ribbon Award in the state of California, three of them are in the Newhall School District. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary
Bruce Fortine named 2020 recipient of COC’s Silver Spur award
September 25, 2019 8:28 pm
After five decades of service and working with the institution since its inception, College of the Canyons’ Foundation is honoring Bruce Fortine with its highest community service award, the Silver
LatinX & Hispanic Cultural Festival draws hundreds
September 25, 2019 8:16 pm
It was a tour of a hemisphere without ever leaving Santa Clarita. The College of the Canyons department of modern languages and cultures invited the community to come to the
Valencia students raise money for classmate with leukemia
September 25, 2019 8:08 pm
Even the smallest clubs can make a world of a difference. At least that’s how Valencia High School juniors Julia Unas and Ayden Reading see it. When they heard that
SCV deputies arrest suspect wanted by LAPD
September 24, 2019 7:40 pm
Following a traffic stop Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a burglary suspect wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, deputies pulled over
Sulphur Springs set to discuss labor, arts and school buses
September 24, 2019 7:37 pm
The Sulphur Springs Union School District board is set to discuss an initial proposal to the district’s teachers’ union, a $19,900 art grant and electric school buses during its Wednesday
COC Cultural Cultivation: College set to host LatinX & Hispanic Cultural Festival
September 24, 2019 7:31 pm
Featuring the sounds of mariachi, the smell of fresh tortillas and the bright colors of Latino and Hispanic culture, College of the Canyons is once again playing host to the
Santa Clarita whooping cough: Five cases reported in a week
September 20, 2019 5:51 pm
Five cases of whooping cough have now been reported within the last week in Santa Clarita school districts. As of Friday, officials with Valencia High School, Saugus High School, La
A Playground for All: Sulphur Springs opens second national demonstration playground
September 20, 2019 5:44 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley’s oldest school district now has the newest playground. On Friday, Sulphur Springs Union School District officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their namesake school’s new recreational