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"River of Lights," rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Construction begins on ‘River of Lights’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the start of construction for a permanent amenity and public artwork located at Central Park.   Starting Wednesday, the plaza and

Mark Overdevest and Valerie Van Oss. Photos courtesy of the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Hart district names new leadership team members 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new director of fiscal services and Mark Overdevest

Politics and government

Lackey bill would give drivers $100 rebate 

News release    Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has introduced legislation, Assembly Bill X2-5, to give commuters $100 rebates to pay for high gas prices in the Special Session of the Legislature. 

College briefs

College Briefs for Sept. 19

Local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University  Several local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2024 semester.

FYI Ally Betty Gutierrez and her youth. Photo courtesy of Fostering Youth Independence.

FYI welcomes 17 new youth and 9 volunteer Allies 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first

Volunteers participate in community service and paint sidewalk curbs on National Make a Difference Day, Oct. 28, 2023. Katherine Quezada/ The Signal

City to host Make a Difference Day Oct. 26 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is looking for enthusiastic residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit

The Huntertones. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch to host Huntertones Concert Sept. 30 

News release  The Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet that has thrilled music lovers around the globe with their fun, imaginative and fearless music, are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for

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Learning Post Academy to host info meetings 

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District is scheduled this week to host a pair of  community information meetings about Learning Post Academy Independent Study School.  

Politics and government

Lackey introduces bill to suspend gas tax   

News release  To help lower the cost of gas, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, has introduced a bill that, if passed, would temporarily halt the gas tax for one year.  “California

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Saugus district honored for PBIS implementation 

News release  California Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports announced the 2024 PBIS Statewide Recognition award recipients for school sites based on their implementation of PBIS, including all 15 schools in

Politics and government

15 Schiavo bills sent to governor 

News release   Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that her 15-bill legislative package successfully passed through both houses of the Legislature and was sent to the governor’s desk for final