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College Briefs for Jan. 30

Local student graduates from Fort Hays State University  Fort Hays State University, in Hays, Kansas, recognized approximately 1,014 graduates during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14, including

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CHP arrests man after brief pursuit 

A 26-year-old Palmdale man was arrested on suspicion of felony evading, assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful taking or driving of a stolen vehicle after California Highway Patrol officers

COC Valencia campus

COC board meeting rescheduled for Friday 

The College of the Canyons governing board meeting that was canceled due to the Hughes Fire last week has been rescheduled for Friday at noon.  It’s the first meeting of

COC Valencia campus

COC VITA program to offer free tax services 

The College of the Canyons Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $67,000 in 2024, persons with disabilities and

Press release

Homeless count rescheduled for Feb. 18 

News release  The 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count has officially been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to a news release from the city of Santa Clarita.   This

White House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer  The Trump administration’s freeze on federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance has been rescinded, the White House Office of Management and Budget said on Wednesday. 

Break-ins reported at Valencia shopping center  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating several break-ins that occurred early Tuesday morning in Valencia and asking anyone who might have seen anything to contact the station.  Deputy

Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami, a Santa Clarita resident, speaks during a debate streamed live on YouTube by Los Angeles Magazine. Screenshot.

Hatami to head DA’s Complex Child Crimes Unit  

District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the promotion of a Valencia attorney who’s built a reputation on prosecuting some of L.A. County’s most heinous crimes against its most vulnerable victims.  Jonathan