The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic 

News release  Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled.  The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands

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City receives 31st consecutive investment policy award 

News release  For the 31st consecutive year, the city of Santa Clarita has received the Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada.   The city earned this recognition for its Fiscal Year 2025-26 Investment Policy, which demonstrates success in

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

SCV Water Well V201 public comment period, meeting announced  

News release  The California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water and the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency invite the community to participate in a public comment period and upcoming virtual meeting regarding Well V201, located near Valencia Boulevard and Citrus Street in

The College of the Canyons Society of Physics and Engineering Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific payload that members designed, built, and tested over several months, according to a news release from COC. Courtesy photos.

COC students launch high-altitude science project 

News release   The College of the Canyons Society of Physics and Engineering Students successfully launched a high-altitude balloon carrying a scientific payload that members designed, built, and tested over several

Residents enjoy the newly lit tree, which marks the beginning of the holiday season in Santa Clarita, during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City: Light Up Main Street goes on, rain or shine 

News release  Despite Saturday’s forecast calling for up to 2 inches of rain, Light Up Main Street, will still illuminate Old Town Newhall from 4 to 8 p.m.   “Make sure to wear your rain boots and bring an

Holiday Events Filler

Santa arriving at mall on Saturday 

News release  Valencia Town Center is inviting families to welcome Old St. Nick to its Santa’s Arrival Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.   The event will be held in Santa’s holiday

"Studebaker Reflections" by Qiana Tarlow.

SCAA presents a journey of contemplation with ‘Reflections’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase the group art show, “Reflections,” starting Friday and running through Dec. 14 with a free opening reception from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.  Reflections is an art exhibit that showcases the explorations of perception, light and

College of the Canyons men's soccer beat Citrus College, 6-2, as part of the program's annual Sophomore Night on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

Cougars score 6-2 win over Citrus on Sophomore Night 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director     College of the Canyons erupted for a season-best six goals to handily defeat Citrus College 6-2 on Friday as part of the program’s annual Sophomore Night.  

College briefs

College Brief for Nov. 13

Shenandoah announces 2026 Global Citizenship Project participants  Shenandoah University student Carter Sand, of Stevenson Ranch, is one of 50 individuals selected for Shenandoah University’s 2026 Global Citizenship Project.  These 50

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SCVi to host aerospace learning showcase 

News release  Students from SCVi Charter School are scheduled Friday to present their first semester of aerospace learning at the TK-7 Aerospace Learning Showcase.  The event, scheduled 11:15 a.m. to

Festival of Trees set for Nov. 21-23  

News release   The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is presenting the return of its Festival of Trees, celebrating 23 years of holiday magic and community giving.

College of the Canyons played to a 3-0 win over Antelope Valley College on "Sophomore Night," Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

Cougars complete season sweep over AV 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director     College of the Canyons played to a 3-0 win over Antelope Valley College on Friday night, with the Cougars scoring a pair of second-half

Sammy Clarita, left, Councilwoman Marsha McLean, center left, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, center right, and Mayor Cameron Smyth flip the switch to light the tree during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Light Up Main Street’ returns Saturday 

News release  The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street on Saturday from 4 to

Victims’ rights group honors Schiavo  

News release  The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals, has honored  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and Sen. Eloise Gomez