College briefs

College Briefs for Oct. 9

Connolly named to chancellor’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi  Caitlyn Connolly, of Santa Clarita, was named to the University of Mississippi’s spring 2025 honor roll lists.  Connolly, majoring

Circus Vargas is coming to the Valencia Town Center Oct. 11-20 with the red-carpet premiere of its latest entertainment extravaganza, “Hollywood Dreams!” Photo by Heather Colleen Fairchild/Courtesy of Circus Vargas

Circus Vargas coming to Valencia Town Center Oct. 11-20

News release  Circus Vargas is scheduled this month to present the red-carpet premiere of its latest entertainment extravaganza, “Hollywood Dreams!” at the Valencia Town Center.  This year’s edition of the

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Government shutdowns: past lessons and impacts 

By Stacy Robinson Contributing Writer  The government shut down on Wednesday, with Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal on a short-term spending plan.  The White House and Republicans were

The Golden Globe Foundation grant will fund the Canyons Media Work Education Experience program, which gives students hands-on opportunities to produce professional-quality films and television projects. Photo courtesy of College of the Canyons.

COC Receives Golden Globe Foundation Grant 

News release  College of the Canyons has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Golden Globe Foundation to support the college’s Canyons Media Work Education Experience, a hands-on program that allows students

The city of Santa Clarita has been named a “Clean California Community” by Caltrans’ Clean CA initiative.

Santa Clarita named a ‘Clean California Community’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has been named a “Clean California Community” by Caltrans’ Clean CA initiative, joining 30 communities across the state receiving the designation. This recognition

Sahya Kitabatake was the low scorer for a fourth straight event and three Cougars finished in the top eight of the individual standings to help College of the Canyons win the Western State Conference event at Rancho Vista Golf Course on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Courtesy photo.

Kitabatake, COC, earn fourth straight tourney win 

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    PALMDALE — Sahya Kitabatake was the low scorer for a fourth straight event and three Cougars finished in the top eight of the individual

Steven Soos (20) from UCLA and Sam Kliensmith (22) from NAU fight for the puck during the West Coast Hockey Conference Championship at the Cube Ice and Entertainment Center on Sunday, Feb. 12. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

UCLA hockey calling SCV home 

News release   The UCLA Bruins are back on the ice in Santa Clarita: The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center is welcoming back the UCLA men’s hockey team, officially