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Mark Crawford

Crawford, former West Ranch principal, succumbs to cancer 

July 27, 2026 9:41 am

News release  Mark Crawford, former principal of West Ranch High School, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement released by the William S. Hart Union High School District.  “Mark Crawford, loving husband, doting father, beloved principal, and cherished friend, succumbed to a long battle with cancer on July 4, 2026,” the release said. “Mark will be remembered as a truly kind man, warm, friendly and funny, with many

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College Briefs for June 25

June 25, 2026 9:52 am

Local trio named to dean’s list at Tufts University  Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point

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Hart district announces administrative appointments 

June 24, 2026 5:12 pm

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year.  Gwendolyn Delgado has

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Newhall school board considers censure of trustee    

June 24, 2026 4:30 pm

Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent  The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal

Isaac Hopewell

SCCS, TMU grad works with NHL team 

June 24, 2026 11:48 am

News release  As Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, walked beneath the arena seats, he could hear the crowd of nearly 20,000 fans cheering above

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Hart district reviews proposed LCAP for 2026-27  

June 23, 2026 5:29 pm

A draft of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan was presented during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting.   The 2026–27 school year marks the final year of the

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College Briefs for June 18

June 18, 2026 1:14 pm

Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll   Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll.   Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in

Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.

Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships 

June 16, 2026 5:53 pm

News release  Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college. 

Alex Canepa

Blind student overcomes barriers to graduate 

June 13, 2026 8:41 am

News release  Alexa Canepa navigated college with determination and a refusal to let accessibility become an obstacle, proving what’s possible when support and self-advocacy come together.  Like many college students,

Saugus district presents 2026-27 LCAP proposal 

June 10, 2026 5:52 pm

The Saugus Union School District held a public hearing on its 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan during the June 3 governing board meeting, and the approval of the LCAP is scheduled

Being a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons has been both exciting and nerve-wracking for Shauntell Lowe, according to a news release from the community college, which held its graduation ceremony last week. Courtesy photo.

First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation 

June 10, 2026 12:42 pm

News release  With the help of Umoja, mentors and her own persistence, Shauntell Lowe rose from uncertainty and housing instability to reach graduation with hope and determination.  Being a first-generation college

The College of the Canyons University Center. Courtesy photo.

COC to hold tentative budget workshop  

June 9, 2026 5:07 pm

College of the Canyons’ governing board has scheduled a tentative budget workshop after its regular business meeting Wednesday.  The business meeting is set to include an Up Close and Personal presentation, where different

AOC celebrates its class of 2026 

June 5, 2026 6:51 pm

The celebration of Academy of the Canyons’ newest graduating class Thursday at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center featured a celebration of a unique achievement made possible through the school’s partnership

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College Briefs for June 4

June 4, 2026 10:14 am

Avery Swailes named to University of Mississippi dean’s honor roll   Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll lists.   Swailes, studying in the