College Briefs for Jan. 2
January 2, 2025
Local students named to SNHU summer 2024 president’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced that multiple local students were named to the summer 2024 president’s list. The summer terms run
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Applications open for Gladbach scholarship
December 31, 2024
News release The 2025/26 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship opportunity is now available, and interested students may apply for the scholarship through the Association of California Water Agencies website. The
New laws going into effect in 2025: Part I
December 26, 2024
By CalMatters Staff There are roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025. If that sounds like a lot, it could have been much more: California
College Briefs for Dec. 26
December 26, 2024
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 9,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer
West Ranch math students place 2nd in math modeling challenge
December 23, 2024
West Ranch High School students Brandon Chang, Kent Gao, and Omkar Guha, coached by Tanja Brosche, participated in a Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations, also
Golden Valley grad receives YoungArts award for jazz alto saxophone accomplishments
December 23, 2024
Matias Castro, a 2024 graduate of Golden Valley High School, has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in jazz alto saxophone, the highest honor of the organization, according
Read with Me program bridges gaps in literacy
December 23, 2024
On a recent Tuesday morning, Michele Lobl, a retired city employee, made her way to Newhall Elementary School to spend some time with Mrs. Katherine George’s second-grade class. “How’s everybody
West Ranch senior Naomi Kim earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
December 20, 2024
The William S. Hart Union High School District announced in a news release Friday that Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest
Storli gives a tearful goodbye to Hart district board
December 19, 2024
Before the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board organizational meeting on Wednesday night, the board members and colleagues recognized Linda Storli for her 40 years of service.
New COC board members take their places
December 19, 2024
Santa Clarita Valley residents got their first look Wednesday at the new governing board overseeing College of the Canyons — and the apparent division within it. Sharlene Johnson, sworn in
College Briefs for Dec. 19
December 19, 2024
Trixie Aguila graduates with master of science in nursing from Cedarville University Trixie Aguila, from Santa Clarita, graduated from Cedarville University in the spring of 2024 with a master of
SUSD board elects Garibay as new board president
December 18, 2024
The Saugus Union School District governing board named Patti Garibay as the new board president on Tuesday night after several failed nominations of other members, including Christopher Trunkey, who was
Janene Maxon says goodbye to Castaic Union School District
December 18, 2024
The Castaic Union School district governing board and community members celebrated the retirement of board President Janene Maxon on Monday night at the board’s organizational meeting. Maxon completed 36 years
Valencia student wins Voice of Democracy essay contest
December 18, 2024
News release Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6885 announced that Arundhathi Jathin, from Valencia High School, is the first-place applicant in the post’s “Voice of Democracy” essay competition, representing VFW
Hart district high schools named to national honor roll
December 16, 2024
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District’s seven comprehensive high schools have been named to the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for 2023-24, placing them in
Hart district finding ways to improve financial outlook, deficit spending to continue
December 16, 2024
Deficit spending is set to continue for the William S. Hart Union High School District for the foreseeable future based on assumptions of declining enrollment and the rise in cost
Hart district settles Saugus High shooting lawsuits for $10M
December 12, 2024
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board President Linda Storli announced at the start of Wednesday’s meeting that $10 million in settlements had been reached with regard to
Michael Vierra officially takes up Hart district superintendent role
December 12, 2024
After officially having his contract approved at Wednesday’s board meeting, Michael Vierra had his first day as the William S. Hart Union High School District’s superintendent on Thursday. The board
College Briefs for Dec. 12
December 12, 2024
Brittaney Smyth earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus Brittaney Smyth, of Valencia, earned a bachelor of science in laboratory management from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring
Sources: District to consider $10M shooting settlement
December 9, 2024
Hart district board expected Wednesday to consider settling lawsuit over 2019 Saugus High shooting A proposed $10 million settlement of a lawsuit over the 2019 Saugus High School shooting is