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College Briefs for July 11

Local student named to Albion College dean’s list  Canyon Country student Cindy Avila was named to the Albion College dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.  Students named to the

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Bill Miranda | Creativity in Every Corner 

Santa Clarita is known, not only for its scenic open spaces and family-friendly community, but also for its commitment to nurturing the arts and fostering a thriving, dynamic environment where

Watashne the bison. Photo courtesy of Hart Park.

Hart Park staff saddened by bison’s death 

The L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department announced the death of 20-year-old “Watashne,” a bison in the care of William S. Hart Regional Park.   “Watashne” came to Hart Park in

Nicole Miller was awarded Zontian of the Year 2024. Courtesy photo.

Miller named Zontian of the Year 

News release  Nicole Miller was awarded Zontian of the Year 2024 at Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Installation of the 2024-2026 officers on May 20. This award recognizes Miller’s

Dan Watson, center, holds the Ruth Newhall Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday, July 9 at the City Council Meeting with Mayor Cameron Smyth, center right, and councilmembers Marsha McLean, left, Jason Gibbs, center left, Laurene Weste, center right and Bill Miranda. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Veteran Signal photographer Dan Watson retires

City Council honors his two decades covering the community  By Stephen K. Peeples For The Signal  After nearly 20 years as The Signal’s award-winning chief photojournalist and photo editor, Dan Watson

Over 100 floats wowed thousands of spectators at the 92nd annual SCV Fourth of July Parade held in Old Town Newhall and other parts of Santa Clarita on Thursday morning. 070424 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV Fourth of July Photo Galleries

Parade: Photos by Katherine Quezada and Habeba Mostafa/The Signal Pancake Breakfast: Photos by Katherine Quezada/The Signal Independence Day Classic: Photos by Katherine Quezada Fireworks: Photos by Habeba Mostafa

College briefs

College Briefs for July 4

Local student named to fall dean’s list at Nebraska  Grace Catherine Gilroy of Santa Clarita has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall

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City urges preparedness amid heat wave 

News release  With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July