Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta visits Golden Valley
September 2, 2024
“Si se puede, si se puede!” became a chanting echo in the 1970s from the United Farm Workers of America when they fought for higher wages and Cesar Chavez was
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Community college officials encouraging students to apply for financial aid ahead of deadline
August 30, 2024
As Tuesday’s deadline for community college students to apply for financial aid quickly approaches, officials are encouraging all students to submit applications to see how much relief they are entitled
Supreme Court refuses to reinstate $475 billion student loan relief program
August 29, 2024
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down President Joe Biden’s request to reinstate a $475 billion student loan relief plan weeks after an appeals court blocked
College Briefs for Aug. 29
August 29, 2024
2 local students named to SNHU dean’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced two local students were named to the winter 2024 dean’s list: Jade Johnson, of Valencia, and Hassan
Minimal public input provided at Saugus school district facilities needs meetings
August 29, 2024
There were no in-person attendees on Wednesday to hear why the Saugus Union School District is putting a $187 million bond measure proposal on the November ballot, and only a
Sulphur Springs district, developer agree to terms for Skyline Ranch school site
August 29, 2024
The Sulphur Springs Union School District announced Thursday morning that it has agreed to purchase a parcel of land in the Skyline Ranch community from Tri Pointe Homes to build
Newhall School District showing progress in state testing
August 28, 2024
Newhall School District officials said Tuesday that as the COVID-19 pandemic moves further away, results are starting to show that students are getting back to pre-pandemic standards. Discussing the preliminary
New Hart district student board member wants to get students involved
August 28, 2024
Valencia High School senior Maya Yiadom said she wants to empower her fellow students. As the representative for the William S. Hart Union High School District’s student body on the
Head of COC Canyon Country campus announces resignation
August 28, 2024
Another change has been announced for College of the Canyons as the head of the college’s Canyon Country campus is set to leave his position at the end of the
COC seeks new members for bond oversight committee
August 28, 2024
News release College of the Canyons is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee. The committee’s mission is to ensure that bond revenues are expended
Valencia student recognized by National Society of High School Scholars
August 28, 2024
News release The National Society of High School Scholars announced that student Tiana N. Louie, of Valencia, has been selected to become a member of the organization. The society
Rio Norte finding results from shift to ‘at-promise’
August 27, 2024
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the term “at-risk” was replaced with “at-promise” in the California Education Code due to Assembly Bill 413, authored by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles. “The label
Saugus school district hopeful of progress with preschool program
August 27, 2024
It’s only been eight months since the Saugus Union School District restarted its preschool program, but district officials said at last week’s meeting that there is hope for it to
Newly appointed Rio Norte assistant principal resigns
August 27, 2024
Less than a week after being appointed to the role, James Webb has resigned as assistant principal at Rio Norte Junior High, according to William S. Hart Union High School
Newhall School District to discuss state test scores
August 26, 2024
With the new school year up and running, school districts across the state are starting to get the data from state testing that took place in the spring. The Newhall
Hart school board signs off on classified union contract after delays
August 23, 2024
After a couple months of delays, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board on Wednesday officially ratified the 2023-24 contract with the classified employees’ union. The contract
Danielsen announces bid to return to COC board
August 23, 2024
News release Jerry Danielsen, vice president of Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees, announced that he will run for re-election in Trustee Area 4 in November 2024.
Measure SA, oversight committee officially closed
August 22, 2024
Despite having authorization to issue another $16 million in bonds for Measure SA, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board chose Wednesday to close the measure and
Saugus school district announces facility needs community meetings
August 22, 2024
The Saugus Union School District announced Thursday that community meetings will be held beginning next week related to the district’s facility needs. There have been seven meetings scheduled, with each
Hart school district announces three appointments
August 22, 2024
Three appointments were announced at the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board’s meeting on Wednesday, including the return of a former board member in a new role.