Archive By Author - Signal Staff
These wild neighbors aren't knocking for sugar
Newhall resident Peggy Taylor had an unexpected visit recently from some of her more unruly neighbors: three wayward coyotes came to her front door.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 11, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Higher minimum wage cuts jobs
Dear President Obama, My husband and I are small business owners and employed up to 120 employees at one point. As I understand it, you are requiring an increase in minimum wage. Due to minimum wage increases we have decreased our staff accordingly to stay in business. We realize the reason for minimum wage increases are too improve the standard of living for minimum wage earners. The majority of our employees, and most minimum wage ...
UPDATED: 'Art ‘n the Park' still open for artists to enter
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation presents "Art 'n the Park" on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321.
UPDATED: Wine event benefits Boys & Girls Club Aug. 18
"One August Night," a special wine event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355.
UPDATED: 'State of the city' luncheon set for Oct. 5
The Santa Clarita City Council and community leaders will host a luncheon and presentation about the city of Santa Clarita, "Setting a Course for Stability," on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia.
'Out & About with Roger Martin' highlights Michael Jackson tonight
Michael Jackson's favorite things will be unveiled in Santa Clarita on a segment of "Out & About with Roger Martin" on SCVTV, Santa Clarita Channel 20, tonight at 9 p.m. and Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Student strangled, boyfriend arrested
Sheriff's detectives arrested a man suspected of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend in her Canyon Country home Sunday night.
Performing Arts Center intros arts to kids
Early first-hand exposure to the arts can play an important part in child development, but such access is limited for many children at a time when art programs are cut from school curriculums because of lack of funding.
Californians to fly on next space shuttle mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's next space shuttle mission will carry two California-born astronauts into orbit.
City replaces traffic control backup batteries
The city of Santa Clarita installed new battery backup systems (BBS) as part of the city's traffic signal maintenance program.
'Downed Officer Support Ride' revs up Aug. 16
On Sunday, Aug.16, the 14th annual "Downed Officer Support Ride" will kick off from the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall with a memorial ceremony starting at 8:45 a.m. and the ride starting at 9:15 a.m.
Driver arrested after barely missing officer
A person was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday on the Northbound I-14 just north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
Betty Arenson: This is about Sarah Palin ... and more
The Signal's July 15, 2009 edition printed Gary Horton's Opinion column "It's not about Sarah Palin." The commentary goes on about, well, Sarah Palin. She was, once again, personally attacked as the "Ice Queen," "sexy," with references to her eyeglasses and lipstick, and so on.
'Clunker' rebate a waste of money
Congratulation on the purchase of your new car. It's a real beauty, bright and shiny in your driveway.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Steve and Cokie Roberts: Astonishing attack on our core values
Finally, an issue Republicans and Democrats can agree on:
The Obama scandals
Obama and his minions are mired up to their eyeballs in scandals, what with Benghazigate, the IRS targeting of conservative groups for harassment, and the Justice Departments secret grab of Associated Press phone records, not to mention the lingering Operation Fast & Furious debacle.
The Village Idiot: Please, invade my privacy
A world-famous entertainer announced that she and her boyfriend were splitting up in one of the saddest tweets I've ever read: "We have decided to go our separate ways. Please respect our privacy."
Local bikers embrace their military roots
The still-rugged beauty of the Santa Clarita Valley provides a natural appeal for motorcyclists. For the past six years, chapter 101 of the legendary Boozefighters Motorcycle Club has enjoyed our rural spirit and open roads by making Canyon Country their home.
Kings lose to Sharks; series tied 2-2
SAN JOSE (AP) - Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Mike Trout cycles in Angels' blowout win
ANAHEIM (AP) - Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Man found dead from apparent fall at UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials at the University of California, Los Angeles say a man was found dead on campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Senate panel OKs sweeping immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
Feds take over Calif. high-risk insurance program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - About 17,000 Californians with serious medical problems will be moved from a state-run stopgap health insurance program to a federal plan starting in July, ensuring they will have no break in medical coverage until the national health care reforms kick in next year, state officials announced this week.
Calif. sends rescue workers to Okla. tornado site
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is sending six specially trained urban search-and-rescue workers to Oklahoma to assist recovery efforts after Monday's tornado.
Point Mugu park reopening many areas after fire
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - Many areas of sprawling Point Mugu State Park that have been off-limits since this month's big wildfire on the outskirts of Camarillo and Thousand Oaks will reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.
Dog day afternoon: dress your pooch for the beach
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional.
