Education

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Oversight group to look at school deputy program 

A plan to study the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s School Resource Deputy program was met with skepticism and questions from local school officials this week, after the LASD Civilian Oversight

The William S. Hart Union High School District's governing board gets ready to deliberate on the vacancy for Trustree Area No. 4 during a special meeting in June. Perry Smith/ The Signal

School districts adopt budgets for 2023-24 

While the clamoring of kids in the classroom is at least about a month away for most districts, Santa Clarita Valley school leaders are already making their preparations for the

College briefs

College Brief for July 13

Local students named to dean’s listat Washington University in St. Louis   The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Washington University

Press release

Schiavo announces 2023 Young Community Leader Awards

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Community Leader Awards, a program aimed at recognizing and honoring exceptional students within the 40th Assembly

Mayor Jason Gibbs and Gina Stevens, program director for Fostering Youth Independence, congratulate Aaron Hofmann for receiving his bachelor's degree in engineering. Courtesy photo.

FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence held a “Celebration of Everything,” its annual event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth,

The Saugus High School band marches in the National Memorial Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Jackie MacDougall.

Saugus band gives back while raising funds

News release  The Saugus High School Marching Centurions are inviting the community to help those in need: The band will be collecting new and clean, used clothing, shoes, backpacks, purses,

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COC launches new career-focused programs

News release  College of the Canyons will offer new degrees and certificates in the fall 2023 semester designed to help students successfully launch careers in growing fields. The new programs

The Santa Clarita Division of California Retired Teachers Association held its annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 6, honoring 11 local graduating seniors with college scholarships. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA presents scholarships to 11 graduating seniors

News release  The Santa Clarita Division of California Retired Teachers Association held its annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 6, honoring 11 local graduating seniors with college scholarships.  The 205-member CalRTA

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Paralegal graduate fights for her dreams

News release  On the first day of the College of the Canyons spring 2023 semester, Laura Llamas was virtually attending her civil litigation class via Zoom along with her classmates.