Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Letter to the president
My dearest president: What you wrote on (the Fourth of July) touched my heart on so many levels. I have always dreamed of a world where people will see each other as brothers and sisters, band together in equality, one that would celebrate our differences, not exploit them. One that would open their heart to all. Not just the few. I believe that with you at the helm, this dream is much closer than ever ...
Notes that jump off the page
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Santa Clarita Valley residents Susan Bibicoff and Lori Gardner are adding even more value to the family album.
Meet adoptable dogs at “G-Force” Premiere
Four "awesome adoptables" from the Brittany Foundation will prance the red carpet during the premiere of Walt Disney's "G-Force" at Edwards Theatre in Valencia's Town Center on July 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 24, 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:
David E. Rickett: Your child can have an attorney
Generally in divorce or paternity cases (cases where there is a child(ren) but no marriage), the parties battle over custody and/or visitation.
Photo Spotlight, July 17-24, 2009: This week through our eyes
Here's The Signal's Photo Spotlight for the week of July 17-24, 2009 featuring photos taken in the Santa Clarita Valley by Signal staff photographers.
Tickets available for local cancer benefit
Three doctors, who have treated many patients throughout the community, will be honored Aug. 2 at Tournament Players Club in Valencia.
Bill Kennedy: The good, the bad and the ugly
The good What a glorious celebration of accomplishment we had this past week when we marked the 40th anniversary of our landing on the moon. For centuries, people were enamored with the moon, wondering if any earthling would ever step foot on it. It wasn't until May 25, 1961, when President John F. Kennedy appeared before a special joint session of Congress to propose the ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the moon ...
Go ‘back to school’ on budget
Back-to-school shopping can be an exhausting and expensive experience and many parents start off on the wrong foot before they even get to the store.
Eric Christiansen: Recent losses
It was 1982, an "El Nino" year of record with surf and soaking rain. That year I rode surf breaks never seen before and surfed bigger waves than I had ever surfed, even to this day. It was the year Michael Jackson released his album," Thriller." Queen Elizabeth forded streams in a four-wheel drive to visit President Ronald Reagan at the Western Whitehouse near Santa Barbara. It was the year I first caught a glimpse ...
Saturn dealership hosts Jamfest
For the second year in a row, Saturn of Santa Clarita is hosting Summer Jamfest, featuring local bands and musicians, Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Graffiti Task Force continues to keep Santa Clarita clean
The city of Santa Clarita's Graffiti Task Force continues to conduct a number of events this year to help eradicate graffiti and maintain the beautiful aesthetics of Santa Clarita streets.
St. Clare Church offers 'Alpha' courses starting August 12
St. Clare Church will host an "Alpha Course" every Wednesday evening from Aug. 12 to Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Renehan Hall on location at 19606 Calla Way, Santa Clarita 91351.
Health care forum in Newhall tonight
A non-partisan community educational health forum and discussion dinner will feature doctors and local health care officials who will answer questions regarding the state and federal healthcare reform proposals tonight at 7 p.m. at Vincenzo's Pizza Parlor, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue behind the Shell Gas Station.
‘Popcorn and a Movie’ encores with ‘Bolt’ finale
Due to popular demand, the city of Santa Clarita will host an additional "Popcorn and a Movie" event on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Preschool director retires
On Sunday, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners will come together at The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall to honor Esther Kloth's long career as the director of the Little Shepherd's Preschool.
MLB: Dodgers slammed in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly said too many walks and too many errors gave the Atlanta Braves far too much help.
A guide to the Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) - All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run in the race.
City’s jobless rate falls below 6 percent
Santa Clarita's April jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent, a drop from 6.1 percent in March, according to statistics released Friday.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 17, 2013
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California Health Benefit Exchange to Register Voters
Sacramento– California is slated to be the first state in the nation to provide voter registration through a Health Benefit Exchange similar to "Motor Voter" registration through the DMV. Last year, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 35, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), which expands voter registration by requiring that California come into full compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), commonly known as Motor Voter. The new law became effective January ...
UPDATE: Injuries reported as Conn. commuter trains collide
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.
Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air in an ongoing eruption that has drawn attention from a nearby community but isn't expected to threaten air traffic.
14-year term for Calif. doc promising cancer cure
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles doctor was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison for bilking patients out of more than $1 million by promising them that an herbal supplement she hawked could cure late-stage cancer and other diseases.
Mourners gather to remember Malcolm X's grandson
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds gathered Friday to remember the late grandson of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X as mourners said Malcolm Shabazz was well on his way to cementing his own legacy.
Brown defends education spending in L.A.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown is defending his proposal to shift some education spending to the state's neediest children.
Udall tells USFS to override air tanker protest
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado is urging the U.S. Forest Service to make sure a contract dispute doesn't ground large air tankers used to fight wildfires.
State jobless rate at 4 1/2-year low
SACRAMENTO (AP) - California's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in 4 1/2 years as the state experienced one of the sharpest drops in joblessness nationwide, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.
Deal to sell Sacramento Kings signed
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.
Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones
WASHINGTON (AP) - The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it.
