White Ribbon Week drives discussion on distracted driving
May 21, 2018
For more than 20 years, the Santa Clarita Valley has celebrated White Ribbon Week in honor of the local teenagers who have lost their lives in vehicular collisions. Every year
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Summer Rush returns to COC
May 18, 2018
The College of the Canyons hosted another of its Summer Rush event Friday as it seeks to help reduce the difficulties students face when enrolling in the college and classes.
Hart district bids farewell to board member
May 18, 2018
A member of the governing board for the William S. Hart Union High School District participated in his final board meeting this week as he prepared to enter the next
Super Jazz returns to West Ranch
May 18, 2018
The talent and tunes of Southern California jazz performers will fill the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, when Super Jazz at the Ranch returns to West Ranch High School. The
County teens join peers in marijuana discussion
May 18, 2018
In an effort to prevent tweens and teens from using marijuana, local teenagers have launched a digital public education campaign in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Scholars and Superior Court judges gather for Scholars & Bench Night
May 18, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association recognized three Hart district students during its Scholars and Bench Night, a special dinner event attended by Superior Court judges and other high-ranking law
Five artists receive $75,000 prize
May 18, 2018
The California Institute of the Arts and the Herb Alpert Foundation have announced the five recipients who will receive $75,000 at the 24th annual Herb Alpert Award in the Arts
Newhall School District announces choice for next superintendent
May 17, 2018
The Newhall School District governing board announced today it has found the next superintendent of the Newhall School District. The district’s current Assistant Superintendent Jeff Pelzel will be appointed to
Classified staff, Hart locked in labor negotiations
May 16, 2018
Citing “years” without a cost of living raise and that some employees have at least two jobs, Hart district’s classified staff organized a large gathering at the district office prior
Castaic Union treats teacher and staff
May 16, 2018
Students, parents and schools are continuing their efforts to recognize the valuable work of teachers and classified staff in the Castaic Union School District, despite national Teacher Appreciation Week concluding
Santa Clarita libraries to host ‘bag sale’
May 16, 2018
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host a spring “Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal
Hart athletes helped by donation from Boston Scientific
May 16, 2018
Athletic trainers in the William S. Hart Union High School District will receive crucial concussion testing software after a generous donation from the company Boston Scientific. The WiSH Education Foundation
Saugus welcomes new superintendent
May 15, 2018
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board announced Thursday that it has found its next superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Joan Lucid. Colleen Hawkins is expected to officially assume the
Saugus reacts to rising Independent Home Study numbers
May 15, 2018
With an increasing number of students and their families opting into the Independent Home Study program, the Saugus Union School District is looking to increase the educational resources available to
CalArts students campaign to prevent gun violence
May 14, 2018
As the passionate conversation on gun control continues around the country, CalArts students have launched a new campaign in an effort to illustrate the ways in which gun violence shapes
COC recognized for improving student employment and wage
May 14, 2018
College of the Canyons has been recognized by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for its success in improving student employment and wage outcomes. Eighteen College of the Canyons career
CalArts students graduate
May 11, 2018
Future Academy, Tony and Grammy award-winners and a host of other artists from California Institute of the Arts achieved a dream Friday they sought to accomplish when they first auditioned
COC discusses #MeToo, Sexual harassment and assault
May 11, 2018
With the #MeToo movement growing more prevalent in society by the day, the College of the Canyons’ Institute of Ethics, Law and Public Policy decided to host a panel discussion
Newhall School District names three new principals
May 11, 2018
Newhall School District officials announced Jennifer Boone, Wendy Maxwell and Jackeline Tapia have been named principals for three of the district’s schools. “We’re fortunate to have three incredibly gifted leaders
Castaic Elementary names new principal
May 11, 2018
Castaic Elementary School named a new principal Thursday to replace outgoing Principal Stephanie Beach, who was appointed principal of Live Oak Elementary School earlier this year. Allison West was unanimously