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College Brief for June 19

Local students elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi  Several local students were recently elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a nationwide all-discipline collegiate honor

Longtime local writer, editor dies  

Tim Haddock, a longtime former L.A. Times and ESPN sports and features writer who at one time laid claim to be “America’s only fast-food newspaper columnist” for The Signal in

Fostering Youth Independence coordinator Shana Butterwick (left), with one of the FYI youth. Courtesy photo.

FYI milestone: 200th foster youth welcomed 

News release   The nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed its 200th foster youth into the FYI community, according to a news release from

Attendees learned the "Haka," a traditional Māori dance from New Zealand during the city of Santa Clarita's "Celebrate" event on Friday, June 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Celebrate’ New Zealand

Attendees gathered at Canyon Country Community Center on Friday to learn more about New Zealand during the city’s second “Celebrate” event of the year. From learning about Maori traditions, such

Maria Montag, president of Friends of California Condors, gives a presentation at the "California Condors: Back from the Brink" event at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Condors presentation soars at nature center 

Maria Montag, president of the Friends of California Condors, has always loved birds since she was growing up near Houston.  “Oh, as a kid, the hawks, raptors, fascinated me, yes,

Attendees hike together at the community hike at the McHaddad Trailhead on the Old Road, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Community hike at McHaddad Trailhead

The city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation Department had its monthly community hike at the McHaddad Trailhead on the Old Road on Saturday evening. The activity was line dancing. Photos