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Horton’s insult
It is a given that Gary Horton is very clever with words and has strong opinions of Republicans, as in his July 15 Opinion column in The Signal ("It's not about Sarah Palin").
Suzan Solomon: Candidates speak out on Castaic high
In its editorial The Signal asked, "How committed are Strickland, Messina, Solomon and Jensen to keeping the Hart District's No. 1 promise to the community (a Castaic high school)?
Peter Kavounas: Got questions about water rates? Logical answers await
There's a natural series of reactions people have when they are told they will soon be asked to pay more for something.
Reiki and angels lead the healing path
Searching for peace of mind in today's unpredictable world can be a difficult quest. For certified angel therapy practitioner and Valencia resident Joan Darlene, no journey in life is too great, especially if it is one of self-discovery. Through non-denominational spiritual healing methods - such as angel card readings and the practice of Reiki - Darlene is helping Santa Clarita Valley community members explore pathways to inner peace and the discovery of new joys in ...
A Hot August Night to benefit senior meals program
Mann Biomedical Park will transform into a jazzy, snazzy Bourbon Street bash on Saturday, Aug. 22 when the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation presents, A Hot August Night."
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 2, 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:
Bob Jensen: Candidates speak out on Castaic high
I'm Bob Jensen, candidate for the William S. Hart Union High School board of education, and I'm prepared to honor my commitments, along with the commitments made to this community by the Hart district.
Hart launches new television program
Local residents who want more in-depth information about the William S. Hart Union High School District can tune in to the newly created "Education Today" program filmed in collaboration with SCVTV at the local Public Access Television studio.
Hart district re-launches Web site
The William S. Hart Union High School District has re-launched its Web site, www.hartdistrict.org, making it easier for visitors to learn more about the district.
Church hosts rummage sale
Clothes, shoes, Easterling china and sterling, vintage cameras, a Wurlitzer organ, books and estate jewelry are among the items on sale today at a church-wide rummage sale in Canyon Country.
Goodwill golf tournament looking for sponsors
Local organizations interested in sponsoring the fifth annual Goodwill Southern California Golf Classic can contact Mario Haug at (323) 539-2030.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 1, 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:
‘Clunkers’ driving sales
fThis was one government stimulus plan that yielded quick results. Maybe too quick. Far more drivers signed up for the "cash for clunkers" program than anyone thought, overwhelming showrooms, blowing through the initial $1 billion set aside by Congress and leaving dealers panicked over when or if the government would make good on the hefty rebates. Confusion reigned, even as dollars flowed into dealerships starved for business for months. The government Web site set up ...
Walters needs to address real issues
Dear Dan Walters: I found your June 30 commentary in The Signal on cutting prison costs a bit disingenuous ("Costly prisons a good place for overhaul," Opinion, from the Sacramento Bee). I am a little surprised you are picking on the paltry $10 billion Department of Corrections budget, when nearly two-thirds of state expenditures lie in two areas: K-12 education ($50 billion) and Health and Human Services ($39 billion). Please refresh my memory: Did the governor ...
Believe in Obama
Seventy-two percent of Americans want health care reform. Listen to our president, please. He has said that he will provide affordable health care for all accompanied by similar coverage that they have in Congress. He will deliver. Believe.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Calif. man gets prison in Medicare fraud plot
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A California man was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and Medicaid more than $21 million for medical tests at New Orleans area clinics.
Protesters to march vs Monsanto in 250 cities
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.
After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.
Arellano Felix drug cartel leader pleads guilty
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The last of the brothers accused of creating an infamous Mexican drug cartel pleaded guilty Friday to helping send hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States, marking one of the final milestones in an investigation that began two decades ago.
Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.
Shuttle is major draw at California Science Center
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There was always been a special connection between space shuttle Endeavour and California, where it was built.
Timothy Myers: Manufactured and actual milestones
One thinks about milestones in life, but few can actually point to a day when their life really changed, for good or ill.
Reason for no outrage
I just read Betty Arensons' May 24 column, "Where is the outrage?" wherein she describes all the recent and many of the past scandals attributed to this administration and wonders why there is not more public outrage.
National Bike Month
In recognition of the increased presence of our two-wheeled counterparts on the street enjoying spring weather, May has been declared National Bike Month. During this time of year, it is especially important to have a heightened sense of awareness on the road and be on the lookout for those traveling by bicycle.
Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) - David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs play to win in game one
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of columns by The Master's College baseball player Mason Nesbitt, who will be filing stories from Lewiston, Idaho - the site of the NAIA World Series. Nesbitt, who played baseball until his sophomore year for TMC, was asked to return to the Mustangs out of need. At the time, he was a contributing baseball writer with The Signal.
Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
LONDON (AP) - Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly impossible to predict that the men were on the verge of a brutal killing.
President of local advocacy group praises Boy Scout decision
The president of a local advocacy group said this week's decision by the Boy Scouts of America to reverse a long-standing policy barring gay children from joining is a step in the right direction, but more must be done for the scouts to be completely inclusive.
