Politics and government

DWR report supports Delta Conveyance Project 

News release  A new report released from the Department of Water Resources examines how a combination of strategies, most importantly the Delta Conveyance Project, can help the State Water Project

Politics and government

Whitesides holds news conference to denounce EPA cuts 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, held a news conference in Granada Hills on Wednesday urging Congress to reject federal budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.  Others participating

LASD to conduct DUI checkpoint 

News release  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is scheduled Friday to conduct a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location, according to an LASD

Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday, Aug. 25, for the start of the fall 2025 semester. Courtesy photo.

Cougars return to campus  

Students made their way back to College of the Canyons on Monday for the start of the fall 2025 semester. The semester features more than 1,880 sections of core classes

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, according to a news release from the hospital.  Courtesy photo.

HMNH honored for cardiac cath lab excellence 

News release   The American College of Cardiology has recognized Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for

A group of people walk behind a banner and are led by drummer Riley Navaratnasingam into the Youth Grove during the city of Santa Clarita's annual Walk of Remembrance event at Central Park on Aug. 28. 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

City to host Evening of Remembrance 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the annual Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday to honor Santa Clarita Valley youth whose lives were tragically cut short in

Saugus High School graduate David Doyle signs copies of his novel, "Parker," at a recent signing event. Courtesy photo.

Saugus grad releases new novel, ‘Parker’ 

News release   After years of working in education and mentoring young athletes, one local graduate felt called to tell a story that reflected the grit, dreams and resilience of the

College briefs

College Brief for Aug. 21

Puglisi named to dean’s list at Grove City College  Dom Puglisi, a junior English major at Grove City College from Santa Clarita, was named to the dean’s list with high

Hart district celebrates national rankings 

News release  William S. Hart Union High School District high schools have been recognized among the nation’s best in the latest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has approved construction of a new $23.9 million treatment plant to remove chemicals from local water wells. Rendering courtesy of SCV Water.

SCV Water to build new PFAS treatment facility 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has approved construction of a new $23.9 million treatment plant to remove chemicals from local water wells, according to a news release

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Master Chorale invites singers to audition  

News release   The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, has announced open auditions for its upcoming season. Vocalists from the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are invited