Sophie Sabbah

Sabbah named COC swim/dive head coach 

News release  College of the Canyons has announced the hiring of Sophie Sabbah as head coach of the Cougars’ swim and dive program, bringing more than 30 years of aquatics coaching experience

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival kicked off with performances of “Unsweet Perdition,” an original play by Evan Spreen. Courtesy photo.

Shakespeare Festival returns to Newhall 

News release  The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is back at The Main (24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall) for the rest of July, featuring productions that honor William Shakespeare while celebrating and promoting local artists, according to a news release from the

SCV Food Pantry volunteers Yasmine Razack (back) and Ethan Balgemino (front) organize resources provided to the organization for those in need during “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 25, 2025 in Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City seeks nonprofit projects for Make a Difference Day 

News release  Make a Difference Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the city of Santa Clarita is inviting local nonprofit organizations to submit projects for this national day of service. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to identify projects where city volunteers can lend a

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water kicking off recycled water projects 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will soon begin a conversion project to expand the use of recycled water in Santa Clarita to Fair Oaks Park (17468 Honey Maple St., Santa Clarita) and nearby city of Santa

Hsiawen Hull

COC employee wins cybersecurity award 

News release  Hsiawen Hull, executive director of infrastructure and information security at College of the Canyons, has been awarded the Innovation & Best Practices Award by the Multi-State Information Sharing

Map courtesy of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

AQMD issues ozone advisory due to heat wave 

News release  The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an ozone advisory due to poor air quality brought on by the heat wave enveloping areas of Southern California, including

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra perform for guests at "The Romantic Symphony" at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, Saturday, May 10, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra seeks musicians 

News release  Local musicians are sought to join the Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra during its 2026-27 season. SCSO is seeking outstanding musicians to fill principal chair positions in bassoon, oboe, trombone, tuba and viola, according to a news release from the nonprofit orchestra

“Turbulent Waves” by Hannah Thoreson.

‘Outdoor Explorer’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Outdoor Explorer,” a solo exhibition by Hannah Thoreson on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch, 23743 Valencia Blvd., through Sept. 30.   This exhibition features a collection of watercolor and mixed media landscapes inspired by

College briefs

College Brief for July 23

Cespedes celebrates successful Match Day at Geisinger College  Damien Balboa Cespedes, of Canyon Country, was among the 111 soon-to-be graduates of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine who learned their residency

Press release

Castaic Lake activities resume after algae treatment 

News release  The California Department of Water Resources has determined that after its recent lake treatment on the Upper Castaic Lake, harmful algae levels are low enough to resume water contact activities

The SCV Water logo, located in Saugus, Calif. on Jan. 27, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Water to host water quality webinar 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is scheduled next week to host a “Water Matters” webinar intended to help residents learn about the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report.  This free webinar is scheduled to be held via Zoom from 5:30

Brandon Chang, West Ranch High School.

Harvard-bound West Ranch grad named a Milken Scholar

News release  A 2026 West Ranch High School graduate is among 10 college-bound students across Los Angeles County who have been named as Milken Scholars, earning individual $10,000 awards for their dedication to

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, recently honored local students from across the 40th Assembly District at her Young Community Leader Awards Gala. Courtesy photo.

Schiavo celebrates students at Young Community Leader gala 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, recently honored local students from across the 40th Assembly District at her Young Community Leader Awards Gala, celebrating students who have demonstrated leadership, service, resilience, compassion,