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The building is a prominent example of Brutalist architecture, a style characterized by its heavy use of raw, board-formed concrete and functional, geometric shapes. In the image, you can see the distinctive vertical concrete columns and the "COMMONS" signage at the top, along with the characteristic ivy-covered pillar that has become a staple of the building's aesthetic.

COC students face financial hurdles on path to four-year degrees

Business management major Gianna Delgado and business administration major Victor Velásquez share…

College of the Canyons names Dr. Jasmine Ruys new Superintendent-President

College of the Canyons has appointed Dr. Jasmine Ruys as its new…
A roadside Shell gas station sign displays high fuel prices—regular, plus, V-Power, and diesel—at an intersection, with cars passing by and dry hills in the background.

Rising gas prices in California fuel frustration among college students

If you work a 9-5 or are a college student who commutes,…
Firefighters in yellow gear battle a large roadside wildfire as tall flames and thick smoke engulf dry brush next to a paved road, with a fire engine parked nearby and visibility reduced by haze.

Los Angeles County Fire Department’s ‘Ready, Set, Go’ program aims to improve community fire safety

Over the winter, it rained a lot, but now we have something…
A fenced industrial facility with electrical equipment and power lines, featuring a prominent warning sign that reads “Danger: Lithium Ion Battery Storage Facility,” along with an address and emergency contact numbers. Hills and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Lithium-Ion battery storage concern local businesses in SCV

On a 3.2-acre site next to an Edison substation sits an 80-megawatt…
Dozens of small clear plastic bags filled with light blue pills are arranged in rows on a tabletop scale labeled “Mettler Toledo,” with a computer keyboard partially visible to the side.

The fentanyl crisis contiues impacting communities across the country, including Santa Clarita

The national Fentanyl crisis has become a war, even in ideal cities…
A roadside sign reading “Entrance – Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project” stands tilted on a patch of grass beside a sidewalk. The sign indicates access for contractors and authorized personnel only, with a suburban street, houses, and utility poles visible in the background under a blue sky.

Unauthorized riders delay opening of Haskell Canyon Open Space Bike Park

A new bike park in Santa Clarita is already facing delays —…
A cozy, modern cat lounge with a colorful wall mural of cartoon cats. A real cat rests on a red multi-level cat tree in the foreground, surrounded by plants, stools, and seating along the wall under warm hanging lights.

Unique café in Canyon Country helps cats find forever homes

At first glance, it feels like a cozy lounge, quiet, calm, and…
Audience members sit in a large auditorium watching a stage discussion, where two speakers are seated on chairs under blue lighting. A large screen behind them displays a portrait and the name “Dr. Jasmine Ruys” along with event branding.

COC Superintendent finalists spoke to the community

“Creating opportunities for all is not optional, but it is essential for…
A student Athletic trainer wraps a person left ankle with tape in a training room at Canyon High School

Canyon High Sports Medicine Program provides hands-on medical training to students

On any given game day, while the crowd focuses on the scoreboard,…