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Zonta to host Women Who Serve celebration 

News release  The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is scheduled March 21 to host its Women Who Serve celebration, honoring local “extraordinary women whose volunteer service strengthens and uplifts

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TMU grad earns near-perfect LSAT score 

News release   A recent graduate of The Master’s University accomplished a remarkable feat last semester: After taking the Law School Admission Test, Mary Mobley (Class of 2025) received news that she had

Students returned to the Valencia campus for the start of the 2026 spring semester. Courtesy photo.

Photos: COC spring semester begins 

The College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester is underway after classes began recently. The semester includes more than 1,690 sections of core courses across a wide range of subjects, along

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Public Health confirms measles case in LA County 

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited several L.A. County public locations

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Walk 4 MHF set for March 28 

News release  Walk 4 MHF, a family-friendly community walk that brings together families, supporters, volunteers, and local partners to raise funds and awareness for children and families facing pediatric cancer, is

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SCAG scholarship program accepting applications 

News release  The Southern California Association of Governments announced that the application window for the 2026 SCAG Scholarship Program is now open.   The program, in collaboration with the California Transportation Foundation, will award nine

The Canyon Coyotes 4-H club presents an award each year to the senior whom the members believe has contributed the most to the club. For the second time in club history, it was a tie: Michael Chourbagi and Evelett Sparks tied for the Chris Carroll Award. Courtesy photo.

4-H club presents Chris Carroll Award  

News release  The Canyon Coyotes 4-H club presents an award each year to the senior whom the  members believe has contributed the most to the club.   The Chris Carroll Award is named after Chris Carroll, who always helped people

The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning and achievement. During the one-day event, Scouts participated in 38 classes and earned 413 merit badges. The organization issued a statement thanking the volunteer merit badge counselors, Scout leaders, parents and organizers. Courtesy photo.

Scouts earn 413 badges in one day 

The Western Los Angeles County Council of Scouting America hosted the Bill Hart Merit Badge Midway on Jan. 31 at Saugus High School, bringing together 207 Scouts for a full day of learning

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Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine set for March 28 

News release  Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine fundraiser, scheduled March 28, aims to bring together “exceptional wine, elevated cuisine and a shared commitment to supporting local families facing cancer,” according to a

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The Time Ranger | Glass Volcanoes & Mr. Jane Fonda 

We’ve a most interesting trek ahead through Santa Clarita Valley history, what with glass volcanoes, presidential candidates, Mr. Jane Fonda and a California Highway Patrol feeding frenzy.  Left foot goes in the stirrup. Bounce a little. Hop on up. If you’ve done

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Robert Lamoureux | Help! The carpet is all wet 

Question: Hello there, Robert.  I hope you’re doing well. I’m sure you must be so busy with this weather we’re having.  My question is in fact, weather related.  We have two windows leaking and I know that we have to wait until we

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College Briefs for Feb. 19

2 local students named to Shenandoah University dean’s and president’s list   Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester and 525

Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 

Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation.  But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.  

Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 

News release  John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper