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College Briefs for July 20

Rachel Rackerby of Newhall earns degree at George Fox University  Rachel Rackerby of Newhall was among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University

The entrance to the Los Angeles County Superior Court courthouse in Valencia.

LA County courts announce changes to bail system 

The nation’s largest trial court system announced this week another more permanent move toward reducing its reliance on a cash-bail system.  Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner announced the new bail system

Santa Clarita Councilwoman Marsha McLean speaks during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment. Courtesy photo.

SCOPE celebrates 35th anniversary

News release  The Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a ceremony and champagne toast attended by about 50 people, including members of

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene.

Tuesday morning brush fire reaches 1 acre 

A brush fire in Canyon Country reached 1 acre in size before forward progress was stopped early Tuesday morning, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  According to Esteban

Power outage affects over 1,100 customers 

A power outage in Stevenson Ranch and Valencia on Monday night temporarily left 1,157 customers without electricity, according to Diane Castro, spokeswoman for Southern California Edison.   The outage affected customers

FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene.

Fire breaks out in creek bed near Cinema Drive 

An encampment fire in the creek bed behind businesses on Cinema Drive reached approximately one-eighth of an acre on Sunday, according to Kevin Dejong, Los Angeles County Fire Department chief