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City’s Concerts in the Park series kicks off Saturday
The first performance of the city of Santa Clarita's 2009 "Concerts in the Park" series kicks off this Saturday, July 11 at 7 p.m. with a performance by classic rock and dance band Skinny Little Twits.
National 'Curb Day' set for Oct. 24
Rochester, NY -- Here's an event that will relieve household clutter, lessen waste disposal costs, reduce stress on landfills, and best of all - provide free stuff for people in need.
Local teen attends Civil Air Patrol course
Local Saugus teen Cadet 2nd Lt. Sean L. Quigley will join the rank of 118 youth as they gain a comprehensive perspective on leadership, teamwork and problem-solving at Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Officer School, one of the top professional development opportunities available to youth.
Santa Clarita Artists Association slates summer schedule
American Flag Art Show The American Flag Art Show has been rescheduled to be included in the "Art in the Park" affair August 15, 2009 due to a lack of flags. "Electric Women & Eccentric Men" Art Show The County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, is presenting "Electric Women & Eccentric Men" at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park, in Valencia. This show is open to all artists, all medias, no size limitations. Experimental, ...
Famed organist Bob Mitchell: Tribute from a friend
I had a birthday on July 4. As I get older I find that birthdays are less a cause for joy and more a reminder of our own mortality. I certainly didn't need any additional reflection this year with the passing of Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Karl Malden, Steve McNair, Billy Mays and my wife's aunt over the preceding days.
City launches "green" Web site to keep community informed
The city of Santa Clarita launched its Green Santa Clarita Web site today, giving visitors a local website to visit for all things "green" in the city.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. Sierra Hillbillies dance classes The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is continuing its square dancing classes for beginners at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Couples ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 8, 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:
Your Community: Dates to watch
Dates to Watch Monday SCV Senior Foundation Golf Showdown. The SCV Senior foundation will host its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser Monday, July 13 at TPC Valencia. Prizes will be offered at each hole and catering will be provided by Salt Creek Grille. All proceeds will benefit the Adult Daycare Respite and Supportive Services for seniors suffering from memory loss. Info: www.scvseniorfoundation.org or contact Kathy Crone at (661)259-9444 x 1514. Aug. 2 The American Cancer Society ...
Gary Horton: The health care line has been crossed
Most agree the role of good government is to provide citizens the important goods and services that private industry either can't, won't or is too inefficient to provide.
Same-sex marriage not about rights
It's a physical fact that you cannot marry the DNA of a same-sex couple. This can be done with an opposite-sex couple, though. Since this is a significant difference between same- and opposite-sex couples, isn't it then appropriate for the government to have different definitions for them? Well, they already do. The government already recognizes same-sex civil unions and opposite-sex marriages. After all, same-sex relationships cannot create descendants or dependents. These are things the state ...
Memo to McKeon
Congressman McKeon: Well, I see you still have not signed on as a cosponsor of HR 450, the Enumerated Powers Act. My question to you is, why not? Are you afraid you might be black-balled in the Congress for wanting to abide by the Constitution of the United States? Are you planning on introducing unconstitutional legislation? Or do you just not believe in your oath the protect the Nation and Constitution? Hope you had a ...
Kenneth W. Keller: The business owner’s mid-year checklist
Early July signals an opportunity to review, refocus and renew. Every owner is typically overwhelmed but conducting periodic review and planning sessions is an essential part of success. Here is a guide for conducting a mid year evaluation. What were my priorities at the start of the year? Did I make satisfactory progress? If not, why not? If so, what were the results? What are my priorities for the second half of the year? ...
State Energy Commission pushes back code updates
The city of Santa Clarita, under the direction of the California Energy Commission, is pushing back the effective date of the new California Energy Code provisions from Aug. 1, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010.
City seeks ideas for public art
Have you ever thought that a piece of public art needs to be placed/installed at a certain location in the city?
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.
Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
2 Calif. Powerball tickets have five of six numbers
SAN JOSE (AP) - California Lottery officials say two Powerball tickets sold in California have five of the six winning numbers. Officials say those tickets win $1 million each.
Fate of LA pot shops left to voters
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.
David Hegg: Of progress and purpose
There is no debate that time marches on. The sun rises, shines, and sets, and then does it all over again, day after day. And each day we encounter the unknown components of a whole new 24-hour set of life experience.
Main Street still needing to feel better
Despite the recent news that jobless rates are falling, these are still difficult times. Nearly everyone agrees at some level that America is still struggling economically but why and what should we do?
Authorities: Hofstra student was killed by police
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - In what police are describing as a crime of opportunity, a wanted man with a criminal history dating nearly 15 years entered a front door that had been left open at a New York home near Hofstra University.
Climber falls to death near Idyllwild
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) - A rock climber is dead after falling 150 feet while scaling a rock face in the San Jacinto Wilderness near Idyllwild.
FBI searches apartment in ricin letter case
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.
One Jackpot Winner
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - One of the tickets sold in Florida for the Powerball game Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, which were:
Ken Keller: Here are ten mistakes that business owners make
A former leader of a large Fortune 500 company was quoted in an interview that "People who do things make mistakes. The biggest mistake is doing nothing."
Kings lose to Sharks 2-1 in OT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.
TMC Insider: Athletes prepare for big week
We're down to two sports still competing for The Master's College.
Last-minute fortune seekers buy Powerball
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - It's all about the odds.
Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) - Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.
