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MESA Program Director Amy Foote (left) shows COC Trustee Edel Alonso the “MESA Student Highlights” wall during the MESA Program’s 25th anniversary celebration in the Aliso Courtyard of the College of the Canyons campus on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

COC’s MESA program celebrates 25 years 

The College of the Canyons Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement Program celebrated its 25-year anniversary of streamlining students toward academic success on Tuesday in the Aliso Courtyard.   Students, faculty, professors and governing board members were among those present to celebrate over

George H.W. Bush pardons a turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House on Nov. 17, 1989. Courtesy George Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

Trump pardons 2 turkeys, Gobble and Waddle 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, continued a White House tradition on Tuesday when he pardoned two turkeys just days before Thanksgiving.  “On behalf of the

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Republicans weigh second reconciliation bill 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act five months ago, advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through budget reconciliation, GOP lawmakers are pushing for

City approves Wiley Canyon plan  

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a new plan Tuesday for a housing development with hundreds of condo units and a quarter-acre of commercial development in Wiley Canyon.  The former home of the Smiser Mule Ranch between

CHP holding annual toy drive 

The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area Office has started its annual toy drive, according to officials.  In addition to starting the collection now, officers are planning the annual “stuff-a-bus” event for Dec. 6-7

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DA charges man with DV assault  

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office charged a 26-year-old Canyon Country man with three felony counts in response to a series of brutal domestic violence allegations reported last month.  Skyler

A self-driving Waymo vehicle awaits passengers in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

Waymo to perform tests in SCV  

Self-driving cars are making their way into the Santa Clarita Valley in Waymo’s effort to expand into other parts of Southern California.   According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Waymo was approved in new

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday authorized a rate increase for its commercial and residential waste-management services, which is associated with cost increases due to the closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Courtesy

City considers 3% trash rate increase 

The Santa Clarita City Council is expecting to increase the city’s monthly trash rates by just over 3%, which comes to about $12 per year, according to the agenda for

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Opinion on Cemex fight due in February 

  Both sides argued Thursday over whether Cemex should be able to challenge a state water board decision before a final ruling is expected in February, during a hearing broadcast live on the

Air regulators pass new rules for landfills 

After hours of emotional testimony and stark warnings Thursday, the California Air Resources Board updated its landfill-methane regulations to improve the detection of environmental problems and the transparency around how they’re reported. 

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Now live: The Signal’s new streaming channel, The Buzz 

By Signal Staff  There’s a new Buzz in town as of Monday, as The Signal has launched its new 24-hour streaming channel, The Buzz.  The Buzz features local video and podcast shows, covering a wide array of topics from