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Business luncheon to focus on COC
A team from College of the Canyons will provide an overview of the college's programs, plans and vision for 2009 and beyond at the next Valley Industrial Association business luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on July 21 at the Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia.
Clearing up confusion
Reading "Health care confusion" (Letters, The Signal, July 2) I agree that Rob Kerchner has some "health care confusion" since he quite obviously has no concept of what "single-payer" health care is comprised of.
Barr too far gone
This letter is not written to Howard Barr ("Health care not funny," The Signal, June 26).
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 7, 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:
Nature centers feel the crunch
Two local parks made the list of nature centers in Los Angeles County having their hours cut to save money in the midst of a budget crisis.
Program of the Year: Saugus High School
From the first snap of the football season to the last leg of the CIF State Track and Field Championships, Saugus High School shined in athletics.
Students invited to honors recital
Local piano teachers Suzy Hanna and Alicia Jones will travel to Santa Clara with 13 students and their families for the Music Teachers Association of California State Piano Convention.
Student ambassador heads for Australia
Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, learning to throw a boomerang and communicating with local tribes is all a part of what Zachary Fetter, 12, is exploring in the land of Australia, through the People to People Student Ambassador Program.
VIDEO: Fourth fireworks show lights up the night
Fireworks sparkled over Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday night as crowds gathered in parking lots and along sidewalks.
Proxart brews free art show at Town Grind Saturday
Santa Clarita-based arts group Proxart is presenting a free art show on Saturday, July 11 at the Town Grind in the Lyons Station on Lyons Avenue and Apple Street, 23414 Lyons Ave., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‘Electric,’ ‘Eccentric’ art show at Tesoro Adobe
Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia is presenting the "Electric Woman & Eccentric Men" art show opening on July 18 with a 5 p.m. public reception and art party. Admission is free.
Influenza on the rise in L.A. County
Influenza activity in Los Angeles County is increasing, according to a report released July 2 by county health officials.
Blueprint for destruction
I was thinking about the road map to peace the other day. On Israel's southwest side lies the Gaza Strip which has been taken over by Hamas. It's armed to the teeth with rockets and run by terrorists who vow to never recognize Israel. To the north lies Lebanon and the terrorist group Hezbollah. It too is armed, with more rockets than it had in the second Lebanon War also vowing to destroy Israel. Next ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 6, 2009
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Hollow words
In a story in The Signal's Nov. 6, 2008, edition, following the passage of Measure SA ("First priority: Castaic high school"), Hart District School Board Member Gloria Mercado-Fortine stated, "We are going to move forward in full disclosure and transparency and really encourage the community to work with us as we implement the bond."
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 21 injured
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.
Rebates benefit buyers and the local economy
Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.
Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation
Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.
At least seven injured in two crashes on Highway 14
Two multi-car crashes involving five vehicles injured at least seven people and caused a backup on the northbound Highway 14.
Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens
OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.
Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers
ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.
College of the Canyons football adapting to slew of changes
COC Insider: Cougars close season with two state titles
Tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma; no injuries reported
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.
