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Erika Kauzlarich-Bird: Single-family home price hikes offset low interest rates
We have much to be thankful for here in the Santa Clarita Valley where, like elsewhere in California, rising resale prices benefit the one out of five homeowners statewide who owe more than the current resale value of their home.
Bruins make their mark
Off of politics for awhile, let's deal with a very important matter - the UCLA vs. USC football game on last Saturday at the Rose Bowl.
A true Thanksgiving
As American-Muslims, Thanksgiving holds a special meaning for us. The Holy Prophet of Islam laid strong emphasis on the practice of offering thanks and the quality of gratefulness, not just to God but also to fellow human beings.
Eurozone fails to reach deal on Greece aid
BRUSSELS (AP) - EU officials have failed to reach a deal on giving Greece more aid, prolonging uncertainty over the future of the euro.
Tolkien heirs sue moviemakers over merchandizing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - The heirs of late author J.R.R. Tolkien are suing the producers of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movie trilogies over alleged exploitative merchandizing.
San Francisco lawmakers vote to ban public nudity
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco lawmakers disappointed committed nudists Tuesday by narrowly approving a ban on public nakedness despite concerns the measure would undermine the city's reputation as a sanctuary for free expression.
NLRB still investigating Wal-Mart dispute
NEW YORK (AP) - Federal labor officials said Tuesday they don't expect to decide before Thursday on whether to seek an injunction on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to stop a union-backed group from encouraging worker walk-outs that are expected to culminate Friday. That's the traditional start of the holiday shopping season.
Congolese rebels seize Goma, take airport
GOMA, Congo (AP) - A rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda seized the strategic, provincial capital of Goma in eastern Congo on Tuesday, home to more than 1 million people as well as an international airport in a development that threatens to spark a new, regional war, officials and witnesses said.
Dallas to mark 50 years since JFK's assassination
DALLAS (AP) - The city of Dallas will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy next year with a ceremony featuring the tolling of church bells, a moment of silence and readings by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough from the president's speeches.
Bay Area nurses picketing after going on strike
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hundreds of nurses in the San Francisco Bay area were braving rain showers to walk picket lines after going on strike Tuesday, union officials said.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012
Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. No online sales. For hours and more information visit www.scvbgc.org.
Girl Scouts salute veterans
Girl Scout Troop 5282 honored veterans Nov. 12 at a “Thank a Veteran” event and fundraiser at the Valencia Chick-Fil-A. Thanks to generous donations and support from local, regional, and national organizations and private citizens, the troop had a great start to its Quest Take Action Project, said Troop Leader Jenelle Hamilton. During the project, Hamilton said, the troop learned about and developed leadership skills while conducting a military-related community service project. The “Thank a ...
Weather Service issues wind, fire danger warnings
The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings in Los Angeles County that will last until Friday evening.
UPDATE: Canyon Country explosion caused by marijuana processing
A 29-year-old rain gutter cleaner and accused pot grower was in custody Thursday after his home laboratory exploded Wednesday, injuring two and prompting the evacuation of a Canyon Country apartment building.
Visual effects experts set up shop at local studio
A visual effects team from Encore, a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, has set up a production unit at Santa Clarita Studios in a move that takes its services to the clients.
Articles By Author - Signal
Erick Arndt: Startup community critical to SCV future
This morning I read The Top 12 American Boomtowns by Bloomberg about the most economically and culturally thriving cities in America.
Holly Schroeder: What’s at stake in homeownership and politics
Every new home built creates three jobs, as well as expands and increases the tax base that supports schools and our community.
Kids and youth compete in the Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association Junior Rodeo
About 90 contestants raced, roped and rode in the Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association Junoir Rodeo on Sunday at JPK Arena in Agua Dulce.
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