Author: CJ Schmid

CJ Schmid

U.S. Olympian Vonn talks Wings for Life, support of race

United States Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn spoke to Cougar News reporters about her support for the 2015 Wings for Life World Run in Santa Clarita.

4.2 earthquake recorded near Castaic, rattles Santa Clarita and Los Angeles area

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Santa Clarita early Saturday night at around 7:18 p.m. The tremor was initially recorded at 4.5 on the Richter scale before being downgraded just 20 minutes later.

Special Olympics to have two Santa Clarita athletes in USA Games

28 year-old Blaine palmer and 18 year-old Keegan Clark are members of the Santa Clarita chapter’s Track team for the Olympics, and have just been invited to the USA Games in New Jersey this summer. The invitation also is a preparation for the International games to be held in 2015 in the greater Los Angeles area. CJ Schmid has more.

Sexual battery, attempted kidnapping near campus spurs search

Reports of an attempted kidnapping and a sexual assault near College of the Canyons has spurred a search for two men, according to campus officials.

Valencia goes on 15-0 start, blows out Canyon 81-49

Two of the top teams in the Foothill League squared off as the Valencia Vikings Boys Basketball team faced Marc Cabrera and the Canyon Cowboys. CJ Schmid was at the game to report on the Viking win.

Valencia Girls Basketball cruises past Canyon 53-27

The lady Vikings took on The Canyon Cowboys in a Foothill League matchup. The Vikings started hot and never looked back. Our own CJ Schmid was there to recap the game.

Hart runs past Valencia, Wins CIF Title 28-21

A championship game as close as this makes it hard not to smile and could arguably make most stoic and stone-faced fans enjoy the game. However, when asked about the game and where it ranks among his favorites, Indians coach Mike Herrington simply smiled and said,”It’s definitely up there.”

December 4, 2013

This week Tyler Whiting, Melissa Lopez, and the rest of the Cougar News team explore the death of celebrity Paul Walker, find ways to enjoy your holiday season, and catch you up on College of the Canyons athletics this fall.

Valencia and Saugus nearly clear benches, Vikings advances to CIF Finals

Valencia and Saugus already have a great rivalry, and it was strengthened even more this past Friday. The Vikings took on the Centurions in the CIF Playoffs for a spot in the Northern Division championship game.

Valencia shakes up CIF Southern Section, upsets Hart 24-19

After being favored to win the Foothill league and CIF northern Division, the Hart Indians showed that they were human. It took facing another league favorite, but it happened. The…

Fire in San Francisquito Canyon threatens homes, families

A fire started on San Francisquito Canyon Road late Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and families North of Santa Clarita.

COC pitcher Chad Bennet pitches in the Topof the 6thBennet had 2 hits and 1 K

Cougars baseball allows 11 hits, lose 7-5 to Allan Hancock

College of the Canyons looks to get back-to-back wins against Allan Hancock, but loses 7-5.

COC men’s basketball earns 6 seed in Southern Regional Tournament

College of the Canyons’ Men’s Basketball received the 6th seed in the State Regional Tournament.

Cougars hire new football coach

College of the Canyons recently hired former Alemany High football assistant coach Ted Iacenda as the new head coach for the Cougars.

Disney buys Lucasfilm, plans new ‘Star Wars’ movie for 2015

The Walt Disney Company officially announced on Tuesday that they have bought Lucasfilm Ltd from founder George Lucas for $2 billion and around 40 million stock shares.

Cougars give away six turnovers in 44-37 loss to Ventura

College of the Canyons lost to the Ventura College Pirates Saturday night at home after a 1-1 road trip to Bakersfield and Antelope Valley.

COC clubs ‘rush’ to Canyon Country Campus for new members

Many of the different clubs at College of the Canyons came to the Canyon Country Campus to visit students and try to get some to join their club.

Cougars upset Antelope Valley in double overtime thriller

Cougar fans felt that love late Saturday night as the COC football team upset undefeated Antelope Valley College 62-61 at Marauder Stadium in what was a total shootout between Canyon quarterback Ryan Kasdorf and Antelope Valley’s double threat of Derrick Dison and Edwin Westlund.