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COC uses $3M award for energy efficiency

College of the Canyons has announced plans to use a $3 million grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, or SCAQMD, to improve its energy efficiency on campus.

Neighborhood ‘fed up’ with speed humps

Every time Andrea Avalos’ newborn startles when going over a series of speed humps on Abelia Road in Canyon Country, the mother recalls the discomfort she felt during her pregnancy.

Natural causes eyed in Bouquet Creek death

The body of a man was found in Bouquet Creek Tuesday evening, leading investigators to believe he died of natural causes. The man, in his 60s, reportedly lived in one

Deputies cite 34 in pedestrian-safety operation

Close to three dozen motorists were issued citations this week during a crackdown by local sheriff’s deputies on pedestrian and cyclist safety. Out of 34 motorists cited, seven of those

Lackey seeks to extend commutation review period

Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, introduced Assembly Bill 580, which aims to extend the review period before the governor makes a decision to approve or deny an application for commutation of

Assemblywomen attempt to help trafficking victims

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, and co-author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, have introduced Assembly Bill 629, which seeks to help human trafficking victims rebuild their lives. Cosponsored by the

Hill, Smith address Women’s Conference at COC

This year’s Women’s Conference seemed to have “a different energy from previous years,” according to attendees at the Saturday event on College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus. With the theme

Makerspace Festival at COC showcases creativity

In a day filled with contraptions, engravings and drum circles, the second annual Makerspace Festival at College of the Canyons saw hundreds of students and their parents explore their creativity