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Thousands of community members were ordered to evacuate on Thursday, August 7 as firefighters battled the “Canyon Fire.” PHOTO BY HABEBA MOSTAFA / THE SIGNAL

Timely Tips from the California Fire Foundation 

California’s High Temperatures: A Recipe for Wildfire Disaster California is known for its sunny climate, but it experiences extremely high temperatures throughout the year. Heat waves are becoming more frequent

College briefs

College Briefs for Aug. 28

Seidel named to Bucknell University dean’s list  William Seidel, of Valencia, has been named to the Bucknell University dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the

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

Clockwise from left: Brittany Markham, Brock Markham and their 6-year-old Damien Markham, who’s strapped into the flying rig, prepare for flight at a private residence in Newhall, Aug. 14, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

Flying like a superhero 

Kids take flight, hope takes hold Newhall 6-year-old Damien Markham flew like Superman.  He got to do that thanks to veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director Jim Churchman and

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

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