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COC board questions moving forward on ATC plans 

During the Santa Clarita Community College District governing board meeting last week, board members had a list of questions following an informational presentation for the proposed on-campus Advanced Technology Center

President Donald Trump stands and salutes troops during the celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington on June 14, 2025. Pool photo by Doug Mills/Getty Images.

Parade, fireworks honor Army’s 250th birthday 

By Arjun Singh, Joseph Lord, Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke in honor of soldiers’ valor to cap off a parade celebrating the oldest military branch’s 250th

Melissa Hortman, a former assembly speaker, and her husband, Mark, pose for a photograph at the annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner in Minneapolis on June 13, 2025. Minnesota House DFL Caucus/Handout via Reuters

Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings arrested 

By Jack Phillips and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  Authorities say they’ve captured Vance Boelter, the suspect accused of the slaying of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and an attack on

Maria Montag, president of Friends of California Condors, gives a presentation at the "California Condors: Back from the Brink" event at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, Sunday, June 15, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Condors presentation soars at nature center 

Maria Montag, president of the Friends of California Condors, has always loved birds since she was growing up near Houston.  “Oh, as a kid, the hawks, raptors, fascinated me, yes,

Attendees hike together at the community hike at the McHaddad Trailhead on the Old Road, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: Community hike at McHaddad Trailhead

The city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation Department had its monthly community hike at the McHaddad Trailhead on the Old Road on Saturday evening. The activity was line dancing. Photos

A variety of tea pots sit on a shelf at Teagan’s Enchanted Tea Room on Friday May 16, 2025 in Old Town Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Afternoon tea time in Santa Clarita 

By Alicia Doyle  Tucked between the sunny strip malls and suburban streets of Santa Clarita lies a surprising escape into a slower, more refined world — tea rooms where porcelain

Watermelons are a great summer snack. Stock Photo.

Simple Summer Snacks 

From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll

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How to create the perfect picnic  

Dining outdoors is a popular way to enjoy a meal. Many restaurants set up tables outside of their establishments or in nearby courtyards when the weather warms. There is an

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, stands with the students as they hold their certificates during the student art show on Friday, June 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Art show

Students from Castaic Union School District were recognized for their artwork by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, on Friday. Certificates were handed out to 60 students, who had the opportunity to

Health News

FDA approves Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine.  The FDA licensed the vaccine for adults aged 65 and up as well as people